Epic for iPad vs Tablo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Epic for iPad
Stream live TV channels and access cloud DVR features with a stunning interface. Enjoy instant channel changes, restart missed shows, and pause live broadcasts.
- Live linear television streaming
- High-quality graphic rendering
- Sub-second channel change time
- Cloud DVR with unlimited recording
- Restart TV for past shows
- Pause live broadcasts
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The Epic app is used by participating broadband service providers to enable high quality live linear television services. Features of the app include: Stunning user interface with beautiful graphic rendering and compelling guide information. Patented streaming technology that enables sub 1 second channel change time or DVR playback. Patented Cloud DVR solution enabling custom time offsets on a per record basis with unlimited concurrent recording capability. Never miss a show with restart TV that allows a subscriber to view a show from the beginning up to 72 hours in the past. Pause your show, make some popcorn, and never miss any of your favorite show.
Tablo
Record and watch live TV from your antenna and streaming channels without a subscription. Access broadcast content and local news on any device in your home, including smartphones and tablets.
- Record live TV
- Watch streaming channels
- No subscription required
- Access on all home devices
- Includes local news and sports
- Works with TV antennas
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Tablo is a device that lets you watch and record live TV, with no subscription. Just one Tablo delivers antenna TV and streaming channels to every screen in your home, including your iPhone or iPad. Simply connect your TV antenna to Tablo, connect your Tablo to your home network, and you can enjoy live sports, local news, and favorite broadcast TV shows, and even ad-supported streaming channels on any iOS-enabled device via the Tablo app. Tablo also works with your smart TV and streaming media devices so you can catch up on your favorite shows.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Epic for iPad at 5.0 against Tablo's 2.1. Epic for iPad also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Tablo's advantage is ratings volume (98 vs 3). 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.
Epic for iPad holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tablo has 98 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Epic for iPad | Tablo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 2.1 (98 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 20.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 98 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 152 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | EPIC Video Technologies, Inc | Nuvyyo Inc. |
Customer experience
Epic for iPad
Tablo
Bugs and requests
Epic for iPad
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Tablo
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to watch recordings in progress
- Unreliable channel scanning and guide data
- Connectivity issues with certain network setups
- Compatibility problems with newer devices
Requested features
4 requests- Picture-in-picture mode
- Remote access to recordings
- Improved channel guide and DVR management
- Seamless integration with smart home devices
In-app purchases
Epic for iPad
No in-app purchases
Tablo
No in-app purchases
