Comparison

HTC TV MAX vs Hub TV App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HTC TV MAX

Stream live TV, news, sports, and on-demand content from over 100 channels. Features include Cloud DVR, Start Over TV, and Look Back TV for a flexible viewing experience on multiple devices.

Highlights
  • Live and local channel streaming
  • Video On Demand library
  • Start Over TV functionality
  • Look Back TV up to 72 hours
  • Cloud DVR recording
  • User-friendly guide
Features
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Enjoy the latest entertainment, up to the minute news, live sporting events and even classic television programming from over 100+ channels, including the most popular local channels and national cable networks. HTC TV MAX makes watching television simple on almost any device in your home. In addition to live television, HTC TV MAX provides access to a host of popular features including Video On Demand, Look Back, Start Over TV, and Cloud DVR. Top Features: Live & Local: Enjoy your favorite local and national channels with HTC TV MAX. Subscription required. User Guide: Simple and informative user guide provides access to what’s on today and in the future. Video On Demand: Access to thousands of hour’s content from the most popular cable channels. Start Over TV: Never miss the beginning of a show again, with Start Over TV you can go back to the beginning of a show currently in progress. Look Back TV: Available with most channels, Look Back TV provides access to up to 72 hours of shows that can be accessed, even if you didn’t record them. Cloud DVR: Record your shows and movies in the cloud and access them from your device whenever you want.

About

Hub TV App

Stream live TV channels and watch your favorite shows and movies on the go. Customize your TV guide, search for content, and set parental controls. Requires an internet connection and a Flow TV subscription.

Highlights
  • Stream Live TV
  • Customize TV Guide
  • Search for Content
  • Browse Recommendations
  • Set Parental Controls
  • Watch on Multiple Devices
Features
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Browse and view all your available channels and enjoy your favorite TV shows and movies wherever you are in the country. All you need in an internet connection. Here are some things you can do: • Stream Live TV. • Customize your TV Guide. • Search. • Browse Recommendations. • Set Parental Controls. • Watch on up to 3 compatible devices. Flow TV is available to all HubTV from Flow customers. To log in, use your Flow ID username and password. Watching TV on your mobile device through a 3G/4G/LTE/5G connection will use data and contribute to any monthly allowance set by your mobile network operator. Exceeding this could result in significant charges from your wireless provider, except on unlimited plans where excess charges may not apply.

Screenshots

HTC TV MAX4 screens
Hub TV App3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hub TV App at 40% against HTC TV MAX's 23%. HTC TV MAX's advantage is rating (3.1 vs 2.8) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HTC TV MAX holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 23% of HTC TV MAX's written reviews are positive against 40% of Hub TV App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HTC TV MAX ships an update every 3 months, Hub TV App every 8 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
HTC TV MAX versus Hub TV App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHTC TV MAXHub TV App
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (18 ratings) — better2.8 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews23.1% of reviews40.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB381 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperTiVo Platform Technologies LLCCable & Wireless Holdings, Inc.

Customer experience

HTC TV MAX

All ratings18 ratings
Positive44.4%
Neutral5.6%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive23.1%
Neutral7.7%
Negative69.2%

Hub TV App

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

In-app purchases

None

HTC TV MAX

No in-app purchases

None

Hub TV App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HTC TV MAX free?
HTC TV MAX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hub TV App free?
Hub TV App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HTC TV MAX or Hub TV App?
HTC TV MAX is rated higher. HTC TV MAX averages 3.1 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Hub TV App averages 2.8 from 6 ratings.
Do HTC TV MAX or Hub TV App have ads?
Neither HTC TV MAX nor Hub TV App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HTC TV MAX or Hub TV App?
HTC TV MAX ships an update every 3 months, and Hub TV App every 8 months. Most recently, HTC TV MAX was updated on November 3, 2026 and Hub TV App on November 3, 2026.

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