TelTV+ vs 8 String TV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TelTV+
Stream live TV channels, including news, sports, and movies, on your mobile device. Enjoy over 150 channels and 50 music channels with pause, rewind, and record features. An active account and internet connection are required.
- Live TV streaming
- Over 150 channels
- 50 music channels
- Pause, rewind, record
- SD and HD quality
- Watch on the go
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The TelEm TelTV+ app is the streaming app which allows you to watch TV while on the go. Live stream your favorite TV shows, news, weather, sports or movies at your convenience, 24/7, wherever you are. There are over 150 channels to choose from and 50 music channels to constantly keep you entertained. Select from SD or HD quality for your viewing pleasure or enjoy our pause, rewind and record features to ensure you never miss a beat. How do I get started? All you need to start watching is an active TelTV+ account and an internet connection. Mobile network and/or WiFi charges may apply. Contact TelEm for more information.
8 String TV
Access on-demand content, live streams, and video archives from this entertainment provider on your iOS devices. Stay updated with news and subscribe to their Google Calendar for event notifications.
- Watch Live Streams
- View Playlist Video Archive
- Subscribe to Google Calendar
- Get 8 String TV News
- iOS device compatibility
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View all of 8 String TV's on demand content from your IOS devices! With 8String TV you can: - Watch Live Streams - View Playlist Video Archive - Subscribe and View 8String TV Google Calendar - Keep up to date with 8String TV News
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: 8 String TV at every 4 months against TelTV+'s every 16 months. 8 String TV also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.
8 String TV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively.
TelTV+ ships an update every 16 months, 8 String TV every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TelTV+ | 8 String TV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sint Maarten | CASTUS Corporation |
Customer experience
TelTV+
8 String TV
In-app purchases
TelTV+
No in-app purchases
8 String TV
No in-app purchases
