Comparison

HomeStreamTV vs Node Player

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

Node Player

Features
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Node Player is a media player application designed to stream video content from user-provided sources. The app provides a simple, reliable interface for accessing and managing streaming content using supported media formats and network protocols. Node Player does not host, provide, or distribute content. Users are responsible for supplying their own media sources and ensuring they have the rights to access that content. FEATURES • Plays video streams from user-provided sources • Fast and responsive playback • Simple channel and content navigation • Stable streaming performance • Full-screen viewing support • Secure subscription-based access SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION • Subscription required to access playback features • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period • You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account Settings Node Player is a playback tool. It does not provide media content or channels. COMPATIBILITY Node Player supports common playlist and streaming formats used by personal media and streaming services, including: • Standard M3U and M3U8 playlists • Xtream-compatible servers • HTTP and HTTPS streaming sources • Live and on-demand video streams Users provide their own streaming sources. Node Player does not host, provide, or distribute media content. Privacy Policy: https://nodeplayer.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://nodeplayer.app/terms Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

HomeStreamTV4 screens
Node Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HomeStreamTV at none against Node Player's 2. Node Player's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads 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. Node Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. HomeStreamTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HomeStreamTV ships an update every 5 months, Node Player monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
HomeStreamTV versus Node Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHomeStreamTVNode Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB44 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperTiVo Platform Technologies LLCLouis Hall

In-app purchases

None

HomeStreamTV

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Node Player

Subscriptions2
  • Node Player Premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Node Player Premium$39.991 Year

Questions

Is HomeStreamTV free?
HomeStreamTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Node Player free?
Node Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HomeStreamTV or Node Player have ads?
Neither HomeStreamTV nor Node Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HomeStreamTV or Node Player?
HomeStreamTV ships an update every 5 months, and Node Player monthly. Most recently, HomeStreamTV was updated on June 4, 2026 and Node Player on September 15, 2026.

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