HTC TV MAX vs SE Stream
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
SE Stream
Stream live and recorded TV content on your mobile devices without a set-top box. Enjoy high-definition channels, including sports, with cloud DVR capabilities. Additional storage and devices can be added for a fee.
- Cloud DVR with 50-300 hours storage
- High-definition channel broadcasts
- Includes favorite sports channels
- Add devices and storage for a fee
- No set-top box required
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SE Stream is a streaming TV service available exclusively to Service Electric Cable TV and Communications High-speed Data customers. Watch TV how you want, anytime you want using your favorite mobile device or TV without the need for a set top box! Amazing features include: * Cloud DVR - Base service is 50 hours with options up to 300 hours of recording * All channels broadcast in High Definition * All of your favorite sports channels included * Add devices and hours of cloud storage for a small additional fee.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: HTC TV MAX at 23% against SE Stream's 0%. SE Stream's advantage is rating (3.3 vs 3.1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
SE Stream holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 9 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 23% of HTC TV MAX's written reviews are positive against 0% of SE Stream's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
HTC TV MAX ships an update every 3 months, SE Stream every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HTC TV MAX | SE Stream |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (18 ratings) | 3.3 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 23.1% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | TiVo Platform Technologies LLC | Service Electric Cable TV, Inc. |
Customer experience
HTC TV MAX
SE Stream
In-app purchases
HTC TV MAX
No in-app purchases
SE Stream
No in-app purchases
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