Comparison

Reticulum vs Tablo

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

Head to head
About

Reticulum

Features
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Immerse yourself in the world of Reticulum through the stories, art and culture of the people who travel it. The mark of a good story is how well it pulls the reader in, how believable the world is and how interesting and diverse the characters are. Reticulum takes this immersion to a whole new level readers can appreciate and build upon as they travel. Hyperlinks within the stories themselves create another layer of world building that feels like a novel experience. Curious travelers can touch links to reveal information about characters, including portraits, personal history and names written in their native languages. Users can also earn in-app points for learning about the characters' cuisine, animals, games and slang by opening links throughout the stories! Digital and hand-drawn artwork adds life to the Reticulum universe. Learn the characters' languages (and earn more points) through interactive word puzzles featuring vocabulary from the stories. Subscribers are eligible to comment on stories and join the Reticulum Discord to discuss their favorite parts of the Reticulum universe. Come travel the galaxy with us! Terms Of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

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.

Highlights
  • Record live TV
  • Watch streaming channels
  • No subscription required
  • Access on all home devices
  • Includes local news and sports
  • Works with TV antennas
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Reticulum4 screens
Tablo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tablo at none against Reticulum's 1. Reticulum's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Reticulum sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Tablo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Reticulum versus Tablo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReticulumTablo
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.2 (103 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—20.1% of reviews
Number of ratings—103 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size271 MB152 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperRobert HowellsNuvyyo Inc.

Bugs and requests

Reticulum

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

1 purchases

Reticulum

Subscriptions1
  • English (US)$9.991 Year
None

Tablo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Reticulum free?
Reticulum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tablo free?
Tablo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Reticulum or Tablo have ads?
Tablo shows ads; Reticulum does not.

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