# TDS TV+ vs PHYXTV

The clearest difference is rating: PHYXTV at 3.8 against TDS TV+'s 2.3. PHYXTV also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months). TDS TV+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ratings volume (80 vs 26). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PHYXTV sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. TDS TV+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

PHYXTV holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 80 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of TDS TV+'s written reviews are positive against 33% of PHYXTV's.

TDS TV+ ships an update every 12 months, PHYXTV every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TDS TV+ | PHYXTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tds-tv-plus/id1458756397/reviews) | **[3.8 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phyxtv/id1640343043/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **80** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | 7.5% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 365 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [TDS Telecommunications Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1058897662) | [Brian Keller](https://appshunter.io/developer/1083032586) |

## What reviewers say

### TDS TV+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tds-tv-plus/id1458756397)

Search live TV, On Demand, TV Everywhere, and streaming apps simultaneously. Access your TDS TV+ channels, recordings, and DVR management across all devices. Browse programs or find content from your downloaded streaming apps.

**Highlights:** Unified search for live TV, On Demand, and streaming apps, Access TDS TV+ channels and recordings, Manage DVR recordings, Browse programs across services, Watch on any device

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works great (rare)
- 👍 Good functionality (rare)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constantly not working
- 🐛 Buffering issues
- 🐛 Streaming errors
- 🐛 Cannot stream away from home
- 🐛 New guide format unusable

**Reported bugs**

- App never works
- App constantly replays or buffers
- Does not always stream
- New Guide format is unusable
- Frequent stream freezes

**Requested features**

- Return to former guide format
- Show OnePass recordings
- Support for macOS
- Support for remote media controls on Apple TV
- Ability to stream away from home


### PHYXTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phyxtv/id1640343043)

Stream live content and favorite shows on demand. Enjoy exclusive content, ad-free viewing, and unlimited access across all your devices. Subscribe for daily new content and live chat features.

**Highlights:** Live streaming content, On-demand episodes, Ad-free viewing, Exclusive content, Unlimited access, Live chat, New content daily

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Free + Full Access | $5.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| TRS Gold Member | $100.99 | per year |
| TOPUP Basic | $9.99 | one-time |
| Event Watch Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| TOPUP Premium | $19.99 | one-time |
| The Hill  Raceway Annual Pass | $149.99 | one-time |
| Luxy Raceway Annual Pass | $189.99 | one-time |
| Outagamie Raceway Annual Pass | $229.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TDS TV+ free?

TDS TV+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PHYXTV free?

PHYXTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TDS TV+ or PHYXTV?

PHYXTV is rated higher. TDS TV+ averages 2.3 out of 5 from 80 ratings, while PHYXTV averages 3.8 from 26 ratings.

### Do TDS TV+ or PHYXTV have ads?

TDS TV+ shows ads; PHYXTV does not.

### Which is updated more often, TDS TV+ or PHYXTV?

TDS TV+ ships an update every 12 months, and PHYXTV every 3 weeks. Most recently, TDS TV+ was updated on October 15, 2026 and PHYXTV on October 11, 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.*