AW TV vs IFT Network TV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AW TV
Stream live local TV channels in HD without cable. Catch up on shows aired in the last 48 hours or record favorites with network DVR. Create profiles for personalized viewing experiences.
- Live local HD channels
- 48-hour catch-up TV
- Network DVR recording
- Personalized profiles
- No cable box required
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Enjoy live TV on your streaming device with no cable box or equipment rental fees. Local Channels: All your favorite local channels in perfect HD quility. * Catch Up TV: Restart a program that has aire in the last 48 hours without setting it up for recording. Restart a already playing movie and start over your favorite game. * Network DVR: Record and save your favorite shows. Starting at 100 hours you can upgrade to more when needed. Profiles: Setup profiles for each member in the house * products, channels, & pricing are subject to change. * Catch Up TV is enabled/disabled on a individual show and/or network basis. Not all neetworks or shows allow this feature.
IFT Network TV
Stream award-winning independent films, new theater and musical productions, comedy specials, and original web series. Enjoy a unique streaming experience with access to a diverse range of content anytime, anywhere.
- Independent films
- New theater and musicals
- Comedy original shows
- Web series
- Online streaming platform
- Watch anytime
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IFT Network Online Streaming Platform featuring Best-In-Class: Award Winning Independent Films New Theater & Musicals Comedy Original Shows Web Series IFT Network: The Indie Film Theater Network. New Streaming Experience. Access Everything. Watch Anytime.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: IFT Network TV at 5 against AW TV's 1. IFT Network TV also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). AW TV's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for AW TV against 5.0 for IFT Network TV. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IFT Network TV has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
AW TV ships an update every 4 months, IFT Network TV every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.
| Parameter | AW TV | IFT Network TV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TiVo Platform Technologies LLC | TvStartup Inc. |
Customer experience
AW TV
IFT Network TV
In-app purchases
AW TV
No in-app purchases
IFT Network TV
No in-app purchases
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