Comparison

Pure TV vs TeeVeeing

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pure TV

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Pure TV. Powered by Netgem TV. On the go? Watch 130+ channels on your mobile and tablet, find anything in seconds, and create your TV playlist (shows and TV channels). The Pure TV app is the perfect way to enhance your TV experience. By downloading the Pure TV app, you can enjoy the following: MOBILE TV: Unlimited access for everyone in the home to our state-of-the-art personal mobile TV service, where you can watch live TV and cast any programmes from the app to the big screen (requires a Pure TV compatible device). THE BEST SHOWS RECOMMENDED FOR YOU: Tailored recommendations for you, based on what you are watching, or bookmark your favourite shows to watch later. ALL IN ONE PLACE: Find something to watch, quickly and simply. Search and find the programs you love across all catchup players and streaming services - no more scrolling down a wall of apps. ON THE GO: Watch extra channels from your Pure TV subscription out of the house and access the TV Guide so you can schedule your programmes. Evening sorted!

About

TeeVeeing

Access live satellite TV channels legally and instantly without a dish or VPN. Control your rented European satellite receiver remotely to power on/off, switch channels, and browse program guides. Schedule recordings and replay content up to 7 days back.

Highlights
  • Remote receiver control
  • Live satellite TV streaming
  • Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)
  • Cloud-based recording scheduling
  • 7-day program replay
  • Access to 120+ FTA channels
Features
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TeeVeeing Control App Real satellite TV. No dish. No VPN. Just control and watch — legally and instantly. The TeeVeeing Control App connects you to your own rented satellite TV equipment, physically installed in a secure European facility. You receive live television exactly as it's broadcast via satellite — unaltered, in real time, with no overlays or added ads. We don’t retransmit or repackage TV. Instead, we rent you a real satellite receiver, which you control through this app. What the App Does • Power your rented satellite receiver on or off • Switch channels instantly • Browse a complete Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) • Schedule cloud-based recordings • Replay programs up to 7 days back (depending on your plan) You are in direct control of your own satellite equipment. Important Note on Satellite Coverage Satellite TV relies on geographic footprints — which means you can only access channels available via satellites visible from the location of your assigned receiver. We place our receivers in strategic locations across Europe to provide access to major Free-To-Air (FTA) channels from: • United Kingdom • Ireland • France • Germany Channel availability may vary depending on the satellite coverage area based on your location. Memberships – Buy Directly in the App Activate your satellite equipment with one of our rental memberships, available as in-app purchases: • Holiday Pass – Short-term, ideal for travellers • Monthly or Annual Plans – Great for long-term access • Family Plan – Multi-device usage with added features Activation is quick, usually within minutes of sign-up. Key Features • 120+ FTA channels • Fully remote access to your private receiver • Works on phones, tablets, smart TVs, and set-top boxes • No VPNs, no cables, no satellite dish needed at your home • GDPR-compliant, legally operated under EU broadcasting laws Who Is This For? Perfect for expats, holidaymakers, second-home owners, or anyone looking for a lawful, personal way to watch real satellite TV from back home — even while abroad. Download the TeeVeeing Control App now to activate and manage your satellite TV receiver — and enjoy real TV from the source.

Screenshots

Pure TV4 screens
TeeVeeing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pure TV at none against TeeVeeing's 4. Pure TV also leads on ads (none vs shown). TeeVeeing's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence 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. TeeVeeing sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Pure TV asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pure TV ships an update every 5 months, TeeVeeing every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pure TV versus TeeVeeing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPure TVTeeVeeing
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.2 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—22.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—19 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB3 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNetgemPZAZ

Bugs and requests

Pure TV

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

TeeVeeing

Reported bugs

22 issues
  • Unable to sign in
  • Screen goes blank
  • Site is down
  • Cannot watch recordings
  • Connection error message
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  • Playback times out when Airplaying
  • Subscription says expired incorrectly
  • App stops and won't stream
  • Airplay not working
  • App doesn't work
  • Gets stuck
  • No PiP
  • Online chat unavailable
  • Emails not responded to
  • Cannot update payment info
  • Payments not possible from iOS app
  • Website is gone
  • App displays 404 page
  • Channels don't load
  • Plays channel in landscape on iPhone
  • Cannot pause or change channels on iPhone
  • Signals lag and freeze

Requested features

8 requests
  • App for Roku
  • App for Apple TV
  • App for Sony smart tv
  • Picture-in-Picture (PiP) option
  • USA option
Show 3 more
  • Timeshift functionality
  • Subtitles availability
  • Option to pay through Apple

In-app purchases

None

Pure TV

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

TeeVeeing

Subscriptions4
  • Expat TV - Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Family TV - Monthly$17.991 Month
  • Expat TV - Yearly - Save 25%$79.991 Year
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  • Family TV - Yearly - Save 25%$149.991 Year

Questions

Is Pure TV free?
Pure TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TeeVeeing free?
TeeVeeing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pure TV or TeeVeeing have ads?
TeeVeeing shows ads; Pure TV does not.
Which is updated more often, Pure TV or TeeVeeing?
Pure TV ships an update every 5 months, and TeeVeeing every 9 months. Most recently, Pure TV was updated on October 30, 2026 and TeeVeeing on November 8, 2026.

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