AW TV vs BroadStream 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.
BroadStream TV
Transform your device into a comprehensive TV experience. Stream live channels and access your recorded content with intuitive navigation and advanced search.
- Live channel streaming
- Access to recordings
- Interactive program guide
- Advanced content search
- Catch Up TV functionality
- Series and program recording
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Turn your device into a full featured TV. Watch current channels and recordings. This app is intended for people that are already subscribers to BroadStream TV. MAIN FEATURES -- Navigation with simple and efficient gestures. -- Fully interactive program guide -- Advanced content search -- Watch currently streaming programming -- Catch Up TV on selected programs -- Record and watch series and individual programs. REQUIREMENTS - This is a free app for BroadStream TV subscribers only. - Wi-Fi only video viewing. - Universal App (iPhone and iPad). Requires IOS 15.6 +
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: AW TV at 5.0 against BroadStream TV's 4.5. BroadStream TV's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
AW TV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BroadStream TV has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
AW TV ships an update every 4 months, BroadStream TV every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AW TV | BroadStream TV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.5 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 8 — 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, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | TiVo Platform Technologies LLC | Broadstar |
Customer experience
AW TV
BroadStream TV
In-app purchases
AW TV
No in-app purchases
BroadStream TV
No in-app purchases
