Greatwave TV vs StreamALERTApp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Greatwave TV
Stream live, on-demand, and recorded TV content from your pay TV provider on your mobile devices. Control your set-top box, schedule DVR recordings, and browse program guides from anywhere.
- Watch live TV channels
- Browse program guide
- Access on-demand content
- Schedule and manage DVR recordings
- Control set-top box
- Transfer playback between devices
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ABOUT THIS APP GreatWave TV is the perfect way to watch Live, On Demand, and Recorded TV content at home and on the go! Within GreatWave TV’s intuitive user interface, you can watch any of your favorite programming from the palm of your hand, schedule recordings on your DVR or control your set-top box without picking up the remote control. FEATURES - Browse the Program Guide for all channels offered by your Pay TV provider. - Watch live channels directly from your mobile device (if available by your Pay TV provider). - Browse and watch On Demand content. - Never miss another show with the Catch-up and Restart TV features (if available by your Pay TV provider). - Transfer playback to or from your set top boxes (provided by your Pay TV provider). - Transfer playback to and from any mobile device running the GreatWave TV App. - Search On Demand and TV content by title. - Schedule and manage your DVR recordings (if available in your Pay TV Service) REQUIREMENTS - Check with your Pay TV Provider to see if GreatWave TV is compatible with your current service. - 3G, 4G, LTE or Wi-Fi connection to the Internet. Download speeds over 1Mbps are recommended. - Video quality and performance may vary depending on your network speed and device hardware.
StreamALERTApp
Organize your streaming life with a personalized watchlist and smart notifications for new episodes and seasons. Track your favorite series with an interactive calendar and access detailed show information. Customize settings for a tailored viewing experience.
- Personalized watchlist
- Smart episode notifications
- Interactive viewing calendar
- Detailed series information
- Customizable settings
- Cross-service organization
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This app brings all your streaming services and series together in one smart, intuitive hub designed to keep your watch life organized, personalized, and always up to date. Personalized Watchlist & Smart Notifications: Build your own watchlist by selecting the streaming platforms you use and the series you love. The app automatically tracks airing schedules, upcoming episodes, and new season announcements. When a new episode is about to drop—or when a long‑awaited season finally gets a release date—you’ll receive timely notifications so you’re always in the loop. Interactive Calendar for Your Shows: Stay on top of your viewing schedule with a dynamic, interactive calendar. It visually maps out upcoming episodes, premiere dates, and returning seasons, giving you a clear overview of what’s coming next. Whether you follow a handful of shows or dozens, your entertainment timeline is always just a tap away. Rich Series Information: Dive deeper into every show with detailed series pages that include cast and crew listings, episode guides, synopses, and more. Whether you’re discovering something new or revisiting an old favorite, you’ll have all the context you need right at your fingertips. Customizable Settings for a Tailored Experience: Make the app truly yours with flexible settings that adapt to your preferences. Choose your preferred date format, fine‑tune notification styles, and filter content by genre to surface the shows that match your taste. Everything is designed to give you a smooth, personalized experience. Your Entertainment, Organized: No more juggling multiple apps, missing release dates, or forgetting where you left off. This app streamlines your viewing habits, keeps your favorite series front and center, and ensures you never miss a moment of the stories you care about.
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Verdict
Greatwave TV and StreamALERTApp are too close to call on the numbers: across 8 compared parameters — price, rating, ratings volume and ads among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Greatwave TV against 5.0 for StreamALERTApp. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | Greatwave TV | StreamALERTApp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 34 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GreatWave Communications / The Conneaut Telephone Company | Todd Handlin |
In-app purchases
Greatwave TV
No in-app purchases
StreamALERTApp
No in-app purchases
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