TV Set vs Fred TV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Live TV streaming
- Channel zapping
- Program information display
- Fullscreen landscape mode
- Clean user interface
- M3U and XMLTV URL support
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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.
Fred TV
This application allows users to import and manage IPTV channels from various sources. It offers fast performance, low memory usage, and the ability to add favorite channels.
- Import IPTV channels from M3U File, M3U link, Xtream
- Supports multiple IPTV sources
- Low RAM usage and fast speeds
- Instant channel search
- Refresh IPTV sources
- Add channels to favorites
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Fred TV is the best open-source IPTV app. It's ultra fast and super simple to use. Our open-source commitment means this application is truly yours, forever. - Import your IPTV channels from any source (M3U File, M3U link, Xtream) - Multi IPTV sources - Super low RAM usage, crazy speeds, and instant search - Refresh your sources when you need it - Add channels to favorites
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Fred TV at 46% against TV Set's 0%. Fred TV also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). TV Set's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99). On ratings volume, update cadence, 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
TV Set is free to download; Fred TV costs $3.99 up front. TV Set sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Fred TV asks for nothing beyond the download.
Fred TV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of TV Set's written reviews are positive against 46% of Fred TV's.
TV Set ships an update every 4 weeks, Fred TV monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TV Set | Fred TV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 3.7 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 46.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Heiko Wichmann | Frederic Lachapelle |
Customer experience
TV Set
Fred TV
In-app purchases
TV Set
- Complete TV Channel Listing$3.99
Fred TV
No in-app purchases
