Comparison

Greatwave TV vs Nextpisode

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Watch live TV channels
  • Browse program guide
  • Access on-demand content
  • Schedule and manage DVR recordings
  • Control set-top box
  • Transfer playback between devices
Features
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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.

About

Nextpisode

Easily track your TV shows, discover new ones, and never miss an episode. Browse trending content, mark episodes as watched, and get reminders for upcoming releases. See where to watch shows and explore detailed information.

Highlights
  • Track TV show progress
  • Discover trending and popular shows
  • Get reminders for new episodes
  • Build and manage a watchlist
  • See where to watch shows
  • View detailed show information
Features
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Nextpisode is the simple way to keep track of every TV show you're watching, and always know what to watch next. No account, no clutter, no ads getting in the way. Just search, save, and track. DISCOVER Browse what's trending and popular right now, filter by genre, and open the latest trailers on YouTube — all from one clean home screen. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Mark episodes (or whole seasons) as watched with one tap. Nextpisode remembers exactly where you left off on every show, so you never have to guess again. NEVER MISS THE NEXT EPISODE See each show's next episode and air date at a glance, get a reminder when it drops, and check the Upcoming tab for everything airing soon across your watchlist. BUILD YOUR WATCHLIST Save shows you want to watch with a single tap. Browse your list as a poster gallery or a detailed list with ratings and descriptions — whichever you prefer. KNOW WHERE TO WATCH See which streaming services carry a show in your region — subscription, free, rent, or buy — before you even start. EXPLORE THE DETAILS Full cast, creators, season-by-season breakdowns, ratings, and links to trailers for every show. Everything is saved privately on your device. No sign-up, no account, no syncing your data anywhere. This application uses TMDB and the TMDB APIs but is not endorsed, certified, or otherwise approved by TMDB. Streaming availability data by JustWatch.

Screenshots

Greatwave TV3 screens
Nextpisode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Greatwave TV at 4 against Nextpisode's 2. Greatwave TV also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Greatwave TV against 5.0 for Nextpisode. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Greatwave TV versus Nextpisode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGreatwave TVNextpisode
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 34 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB44 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperGreatWave Communications / The Conneaut Telephone CompanyJose Carlos Dos Santos Junior

In-app purchases

None

Greatwave TV

No in-app purchases

None

Nextpisode

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Greatwave TV free?
Greatwave TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nextpisode free?
Nextpisode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Greatwave TV or Nextpisode?
Greatwave TV and Nextpisode are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Greatwave TV or Nextpisode have ads?
Neither Greatwave TV nor Nextpisode shows ads.

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