MidcoTV vs DRN ReadiTech Stream TV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MidcoTV
Stream live TV, cloud DVR recordings, and On Demand content on your device. Manage recordings remotely and access additional shows through TV Everywhere networks. Enjoy up to three simultaneous streams within your home network.
- Stream live TV
- Access cloud DVR recordings
- Watch On Demand content
- Schedule and manage recordings remotely
- Access TV Everywhere networks
- Up to three simultaneous streams
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After connecting MidcoTV equipment to your TV, download the MidcoTV app. When you're on your home network, you can stream live TV, recordings from your cloud DVR, ON Demand content and more on your device, so everyone can watch what they want (up to three streams at once!). Plus, you can schedule and manage your recordings from anywhere and access TV Everywhere networks to watch more shows.
DRN ReadiTech Stream TV
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With hundreds of channels including your favorites, you can get the live TV you love. Just better. Stream the season’s biggest premieres, must-see shows and more. Add Cloud DVR to record must-see moments. The channels you receive will depend on your DRN ReadiTech TV subscription. LIVE SPORTS Catch top teams from every league. KIDS SHOWS Keep the kids happy with their favorites. LOCAL NETWORKS Watch local events, weather forecast, community announcements as they happen on the local stations. STAY UP-TO-DATE ON CURRENT EVENTS Get up-to-the-minute headlines from major news outlets. WATCH ON YOUR DEVICES Stream shows in HD on your favorite devices including your smartphone, tablet, TV and more. NEVER MISS ANOTHER MOMENT Add on Cloud DVR so you can record your favorite shows. Start watching on one device and finish on another. Product features • LIVE SPORTS • KIDS SHOWS • LOCAL NETWORKS for local events, weather forecast, community announcements as they happen. • STAY UP-TO-DATE ON CURRENT EVENTS
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: DRN ReadiTech Stream TV at none against MidcoTV's shown. DRN ReadiTech Stream TV also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MidcoTV ships an update every 12 months, DRN ReadiTech Stream TV every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MidcoTV | DRN ReadiTech Stream TV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (73 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 6.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 73 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months — better | Every 17 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 378 MB | 99 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Midcontinent Communications | Dickey Rural Telephone Cooperative |
In-app purchases
MidcoTV
No in-app purchases
DRN ReadiTech Stream TV
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is MidcoTV free?
Is DRN ReadiTech Stream TV free?
Do MidcoTV or DRN ReadiTech Stream TV have ads?
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