# TV Set vs AnyTV

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AnyTV at 60% against TV Set's 0%. AnyTV also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 weeks). TV Set's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Set sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and AnyTV sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AnyTV holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of TV Set's written reviews are positive against 60% of AnyTV's.

TV Set ships an update every 4 weeks, AnyTV every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Set | AnyTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-set/id1660197316/reviews) | **[4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anytv-iptv-smart-player/id6450650101/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 451 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **18** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Heiko Wichmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/423986815) | [Pixelslab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609877594) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Set

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-set/id1660197316)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Complete TV Channel Listing | $3.99 | one-time |


### AnyTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anytv-iptv-smart-player/id6450650101)

Stream live TV channels and download movies/episodes for offline viewing. Offers multiple profiles with iCloud sync, a mini-player for multitasking, and advanced download management. Supports various playlist formats and player engines for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Offline downloads with smart queue, Live Activities and widgets for download tracking, Multiple profiles with iCloud sync, Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mini player, Support for M3U, M3U8, and Xtream API playlists, Multiple player engine options (VLC, AVPlayer, KSPlayer), Seamless channel browsing with EPG

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Family Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Annually | $19.99 | per year |
| Family Annually | $59.99 | per year |
| Limited lifetime offer | $89.99 | one-time |
| Limited lifetime offer | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Set free?

TV Set is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is AnyTV free?

AnyTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TV Set or AnyTV?

AnyTV is rated higher. TV Set averages 3.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while AnyTV averages 4.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do TV Set or AnyTV have ads?

Neither TV Set nor AnyTV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TV Set or AnyTV?

TV Set ships an update every 4 weeks, and AnyTV every 11 days. Most recently, TV Set was updated on October 24, 2026 and AnyTV on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*