Space Channel vs Tablo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Space Channel
This platform delivers global news and entertainment focused on space exploration and industry. It covers commerce, policy, and community developments in low Earth orbit and beyond, offering news, movies, and live coverage.
- Global space news
- Space industry coverage
- Movies and entertainment
- Live programming
- Exclusive events
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Space Channel is the world's premier global news and entertainment media platform dedicated to space. Connecting the stories that will inform the future of commerce, policy, entertainment and community in low Earth Orbit and beyond, Space Channel is available in more than 30 million households worldwide and explores every aspect of the genre with news, movies, exclusive events and live coverage from every sector of the global space industry. You can watch Space Channel’s live programming via Connected (Smart) TV applications as well as online at www.spacechannel.com
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: Space Channel at 4.7 against Tablo's 1.9. Space Channel also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 20%) and ratings volume (579 vs 57). Tablo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 22 months). On price 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. Space Channel sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Tablo asks for nothing beyond the download.
Space Channel holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Channel has 579 ratings behind it against 57, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Space Channel's written reviews are positive against 20% of Tablo's.
Space Channel ships an update every 22 months, Tablo every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Space Channel | Tablo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (579 ratings) — better | 1.9 (57 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews — better | 20.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 579 — better | 57 |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | — | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 10.2 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 152 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Space Channel Inc. | Nuvyyo Inc. |
Customer experience
Space Channel
Tablo
User reviews
Space Channel
From 579 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 📚 Excellent educational content on space topics
- 👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly programming suitable for children
- 🎬 Great selection of classic sci-fi movies
- 💰 Free ad-supported streaming model
- 📺 24/7 continuous space content available
Room to improve
- 🐛 App frequently fails to load or open
- 📵 Persistent offline status issues
- ⚠️ Long-standing technical problems (months)
- 🔔 Intrusive pop-up comments during content
- 😤 Reliability concerns over extended period
Tablo
From 57 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and reliable
- 🔓 Secure and stable
- 💰 Great value for cord-cutters
- 📺 Excellent OTA TV experience
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Inconsistent performance across devices
- 🕰️ Slow app load times
- 🔀 Confusing navigation and UI
Bugs and requests
Space Channel
Reported bugs
4 issues- App won't load or open
- Shows offline status when launched
- Persistent crashes affecting multiple users over months
- Pop-up comments appearing during video playback
Requested features
3 requests- Improved app stability and loading performance
- Option to disable or control pop-up comments
- Better offline functionality
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
Space Channel
- Space Channel Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
- Space Channel Premium Annual$19.991 Year
- Movie Purchase Tier 1$0.99
- Movie Purchase Tier 2$1.99
- Movie Purchase Tier 5$4.99
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- Movie Purchase Tier 10$9.99
Tablo
No in-app purchases
