Comparison

VOtv vs TV Set

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

Head to head
About

VOtv

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With VOtv you get: - Live TV on all devices: TV, smartphone, tablet, web browser - Live Pause & Restart current broadcasts - 7 days replay - Recording function (PVR) - Electronic program guide for the next two weeks (EPG) - HD quality for most TV channels - Up to 4 parallel streams - AirPlay lets you stream your favorite show from your smartphone/tablet to your Apple TV - Create a list of your favorite channels - Search for programs easily - Super fast zapping - EU-wide streaming

About

TV Set

Watch live TV channels and browse program information effortlessly. This app offers a clean interface and seamless integration for a distraction-free viewing experience. Setup requires only two URLs for channel lists and electronic program guide data.

Highlights
  • Live TV streaming
  • Channel zapping
  • Program information display
  • Fullscreen landscape mode
  • Clean user interface
  • M3U and XMLTV URL support
Features
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ENJOY LIVE TV 'TV Set' lets you watch tv and zap through tv channels effortlessly. When the device is upright additional tv program information is displayed. In landscape orientation the screen displays immersive fullscreen tv. No distractions, a lean feature set and a clean user interface make 'TV Set' a joy to use. The native integration into the OS enables a frictionless tv experience. Only two urls are needed for the setup: an m3u url for the tv channel list, and an optional xmltv url for the epg data. Disclaimer: 'TV Set' does not include any media or streaming content.

Screenshots

VOtv4 screens
TV Set4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VOtv at none against TV Set's 1. VOtv also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.6). TV Set's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads 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. TV Set sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. VOtv asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VOtv ships an update every 3 months, TV Set every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
VOtv versus TV Set: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVOtvTV Set
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB11 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperVisual OnlineHeiko Wichmann

In-app purchases

None

VOtv

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

TV Set

One-time1
  • Complete TV Channel Listing$3.99

Questions

Is VOtv free?
VOtv is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TV Set free?
TV Set is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VOtv or TV Set have ads?
Neither VOtv nor TV Set shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VOtv or TV Set?
VOtv ships an update every 3 months, and TV Set every 5 weeks. Most recently, VOtv was updated on October 1, 2026 and TV Set on October 3, 2026.

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