# 电视直播HD vs TVBox

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 电视直播HD at 100% against TVBox's 50%. 电视直播HD also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). TVBox's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

TVBox holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 电视直播HD has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of 电视直播HD's written reviews are positive against 50% of TVBox's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

电视直播HD ships an update every 3 months, TVBox every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 电视直播HD | TVBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hd/id1448480232/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvbox-iptv-player/id6720753107/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 72 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [深圳市松盛兰馨科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/936666139) | [冬姣 彭](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769236286) |

## What reviewers say

### 电视直播HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hd/id1448480232)

Access a wide range of domestic and international TV channels, including news, sports, and entertainment. Enjoy a smooth, buffer-free viewing experience with instant channel switching and synchronized live broadcasts. Easily find your favorite programs with smart search and schedule features.

**Highlights:** Extensive channel coverage (CCTV, provincial, sports, anime), Zero-buffering playback, Instant channel switching, Synchronized live broadcast, Smart channel search, Program schedule and booking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### TVBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvbox-iptv-player/id6720753107)

This app allows users to preview live broadcast sources in real-time, ensuring they never miss a moment of their favorite TV dramas, sports, or news. It offers a channel list with real-time delay checks and a favorites feature for easy access to preferred content. Users can also configure network and local settings.

**Highlights:** Real-time live source preview, Channel delay monitoring, Favorites list, Network configuration, Local configuration

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 电视直播HD free?

电视直播HD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TVBox free?

TVBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 电视直播HD or TVBox?

TVBox is rated higher. 电视直播HD averages 4.5 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while TVBox averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do 电视直播HD or TVBox have ads?

TVBox shows ads; 电视直播HD does not.

### Which is updated more often, 电视直播HD or TVBox?

电视直播HD ships an update every 3 months, and TVBox every 3 days. Most recently, 电视直播HD was updated on October 14, 2026 and TVBox on October 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*