Comparison

TV Set vs UESTV+

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

Head to head
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.

About

UESTV+

Features
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Bienvenido a UESTV+, el ecosistema de streaming y televisión digital de las Universidades del Estado de Chile (CUECH), una plataforma pública y 100% gratuita diseñada para poner a disposición de la ciudadanía el patrimonio audiovisual, científico, académico y cultural de las 18 Universidades del Estado de Chile. Bajo el lema "18 universidades. Una sola plataforma", UESTV+ conecta a todo el país desde Arica hasta la Antártica, ofreciendo una vitrina única donde la innovación, la ciencia, las artes, la historia y la diversidad regional se encuentran al alcance de un clic, de forma libre, anónima, sin tarifas de suscripción y sin solicitar datos bancarios ni tarjetas de crédito. La plataforma reúne en vivo las transmisiones continuas de los canales universitarios de Chile (Señal UESTV+, Señal TV USACH, Señal UCHILE TV, Señal ULAGOS TV, Señal UTALCA TV y Señal UMAG TV) junto a un extenso catálogo de video bajo demanda (VOD) organizado en los ejes temáticos de Innovación y Ciencia, Cultura y Creación, Sociedad y Memoria, Charlas y Foros, Bienestar, Rutas y Expediciones, y Planeta Sustentable. Además, cada una de las casas de estudios cuenta con su propio Hub Institucional exclusivo —incluyendo a la Universidad de Tarapacá, Universidad Arturo Prat, Universidad de Antofagasta, Universidad de Atacama, Universidad de La Serena, Universidad de Valparaíso, Universidad Playa Ancha, Universidad de Chile, Universidad de Santiago de Chile, Universidad Tecnológica Metropolitana, Universidad Metropolitana de Ciencias de la Educación, Universidad de O'Higgins, Universidad de Talca, Universidad del Bío-Bío, Universidad de La Frontera, Universidad de Los Lagos, Universidad de Aysén, Universidad de Magallanes y el CUECH—, consolidando una experiencia multidispositivo en alta definición disponible en smartphones, tablets, entorno web y Smart TV para conectar de manera permanente a las comunidades con el conocimiento público.

Screenshots

TV Set4 screens
UESTV+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UESTV+ at none against TV Set's 1. UESTV+ also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). 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. UESTV+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Set ships an update every 4 weeks, UESTV+ every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TV Set versus UESTV+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV SetUESTV+
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB49 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHeiko WichmannCastr Live Streaming, Inc.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TV Set

One-time1
  • Complete TV Channel Listing$3.99
None

UESTV+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TV Set free?
TV Set is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UESTV+ free?
UESTV+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TV Set or UESTV+ have ads?
Neither TV Set nor UESTV+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Set or UESTV+?
TV Set ships an update every 4 weeks, and UESTV+ every 5 days. Most recently, TV Set was updated on November 3, 2026 and UESTV+ on October 31, 2026.

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