# HTC TV MAX vs Greatwave TV

The clearest difference is rating: Greatwave TV at 5.0 against HTC TV MAX's 3.1. HTC TV MAX's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 34 months) and ratings volume (18 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Greatwave TV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HTC TV MAX has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

HTC TV MAX ships an update every 3 months, Greatwave TV every 34 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | HTC TV MAX | Greatwave TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/htc-tv-max/id1479688744/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/greatwave-tv/id1660663838/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 23.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 34 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 39 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [TiVo Platform Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/324632173) | [GreatWave Communications / The Conneaut Telephone Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660663840) |

## What reviewers say

### HTC TV MAX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/htc-tv-max/id1479688744)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Greatwave TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/greatwave-tv/id1660663838)

Stream live, on-demand, and recorded TV content from your pay TV provider on your mobile devices. Control your set-top box, schedule DVR recordings, and browse program guides from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Watch live TV channels, Browse program guide, Access on-demand content, Schedule and manage DVR recordings, Control set-top box, Transfer playback between devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HTC TV MAX free?

HTC TV MAX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Greatwave TV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HTC TV MAX or Greatwave TV?

Greatwave TV is rated higher. HTC TV MAX averages 3.1 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Greatwave TV averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do HTC TV MAX or Greatwave TV have ads?

Neither HTC TV MAX nor Greatwave TV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HTC TV MAX or Greatwave TV?

HTC TV MAX ships an update every 3 months, and Greatwave TV every 34 months. Most recently, HTC TV MAX was updated on November 3, 2026 and Greatwave TV on November 3, 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.*