Comparison

HTC TV MAX vs TCT Now

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

TCT Now

Stream live TV channels, watch on-demand content, and manage your DVR recordings from your mobile device. The app allows you to browse program guides, schedule recordings, and even transfer playback between devices.

Highlights
  • Watch live TV channels
  • Browse program guide
  • Watch on-demand content
  • Schedule DVR recordings
  • Transfer playback between devices
  • Catch-up and Restart TV features
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TCT Now's intuitive user interface, you can watch any of your favorite programming from the palm of your hand, schedule recordings on your DVR or control your set-top box without picking up the remote control. •Browse the Program Guide for all channels offered by your TCT Now. •Watch live channels directly from your mobile device. •Browse and watch On Demand content. •Never miss another show with the Catch-up and Restart TV features. •Transfer playback to and from any mobile device running the TCT Now app. •Search On Demand and TV content by title. •Schedule and manage your DVR recordings.

Screenshots

HTC TV MAX4 screens
TCT Now1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TCT Now at 4.0 against HTC TV MAX's 3.1. HTC TV MAX's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 30 months) and ratings volume (18 vs 3). 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

TCT Now holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HTC TV MAX has 18 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HTC TV MAX ships an update every 3 months, TCT Now every 30 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
HTC TV MAX versus TCT Now: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHTC TV MAXTCT Now
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (18 ratings)4.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 30 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB39 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperTiVo Platform Technologies LLCTri County Telephone Assocation

Customer experience

HTC TV MAX

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

TCT Now

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

HTC TV MAX

No in-app purchases

None

TCT Now

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HTC TV MAX free?
HTC TV MAX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TCT Now free?
TCT Now is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HTC TV MAX or TCT Now?
TCT Now is rated higher. HTC TV MAX averages 3.1 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while TCT Now averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.
Do HTC TV MAX or TCT Now have ads?
Neither HTC TV MAX nor TCT Now shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HTC TV MAX or TCT Now?
HTC TV MAX ships an update every 3 months, and TCT Now every 30 months. Most recently, HTC TV MAX was updated on November 3, 2026 and TCT Now on November 3, 2026.

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