Comparison

HomeStreamTV vs AllStreamNow

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

Head to head
About

HomeStreamTV

Stream live TV channels on your mobile devices or TV without a set-top box. Record shows with cloud DVR and enjoy all channels in HD, including sports. Additional streams and storage are available for a fee.

Highlights
  • Cloud DVR recording
  • HD channel broadcasts
  • Includes sports channels
  • Mobile and TV streaming
  • Optional storage upgrades
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HomeStreamTV is a streaming TV service available exclusively to Home Telecom 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 - Record your favorite shows to watch on any device   * All channels broadcast in High Definition  * All of your favorite sports channels included  * Add streams and hours of cloud storage for a small additional fee.

About

AllStreamNow

Features
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IMPORTANT: Contact your local telecommunications service provider for details regarding availability of the service this app provides. Manage your DVR recordings from anywhere. With the All Stream Now app, you can connect to your DVR enabled set-top boxes to schedule and manage DVR recordings even when you are not at home. You will be able to schedule new recordings or view currently being recorded programs. Additionally, you can view and search the TV program guide for your favorite shows or programs. FEATURES: * View and Search TV program guide. * Filter channels on TV program guide by subscribed and favorites. * View list of recordings from all DVR enabled set-top boxes. * Manage all DVR recordings including scheduling a one-time or series, deleting existing, viewing currently recording, and organizing in folders. * Perform remote control functions including changing channels. * Local Channel Streaming where available

Screenshots

HomeStreamTV4 screens
AllStreamNow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AllStreamNow at every 2 months against HomeStreamTV's every 5 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HomeStreamTV ships an update every 5 months, AllStreamNow every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
HomeStreamTV versus AllStreamNow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHomeStreamTVAllStreamNow
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB100 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperTiVo Platform Technologies LLCAlliance Communications

In-app purchases

None

HomeStreamTV

No in-app purchases

None

AllStreamNow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HomeStreamTV free?
HomeStreamTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AllStreamNow free?
AllStreamNow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HomeStreamTV or AllStreamNow have ads?
Neither HomeStreamTV nor AllStreamNow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HomeStreamTV or AllStreamNow?
HomeStreamTV ships an update every 5 months, and AllStreamNow every 2 months. Most recently, HomeStreamTV was updated on October 18, 2026 and AllStreamNow on October 24, 2026.

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