TV Set vs Player for SAT>IP
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.
Player for SAT>IP
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Player for SAT>IP is a lightweight, native player for TV and radio channels provided by a SAT>IP server (e.g. a SAT>IP-capable receiver or multiswitch) on your home network. The app automatically discovers SAT>IP servers on your local network, displays the available channel list clearly, and plays live TV and radio directly, with no detours — fast, resource-efficient, and without unnecessary frills. Features: – Automatic detection of SAT>IP servers on your home network – Clear channel and channel list management – Playback of live TV and radio in high quality – Simple, native operation without unnecessary extras – No ads, no data collection Player for SAT>IP requires its own SAT>IP server or tuner on your home network as well as your own, legally receivable TV and radio channels. No content is provided by the app itself. Privacy Policy: https://www.drentner.at/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: TV Set at Free against Player for SAT>IP's $8.99. TV Set also leads on iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). Player for SAT>IP's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). On 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; Player for SAT>IP costs $8.99 up front. TV Set sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Player for SAT>IP asks for nothing beyond the download.
TV Set ships an update every 5 weeks, Player for SAT>IP every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TV Set | Player for SAT>IP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $8.99 |
| Rating | 3.9 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Heiko Wichmann | Thomas Entner |
In-app purchases
TV Set
- Complete TV Channel Listing$3.99
Player for SAT>IP
No in-app purchases
