Comparison

TCA.TV vs Amherst TV

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

Head to head

TCA TV

About

TCA.TV

Read full description

With TCA TV you can enjoy the best entertainment from any device, wherever and whenever you want. Watch, pause and rewatch all your favorite shows and events. Discover a wide range of family, documentary, sports, kid’s and movie TV stations. Enjoy the simple controls, the easy to navigate graphical interface, and all the features of a modern digital television. You can find more information on TCA TV by visiting tcaexpress.net

About

Amherst TV

Read full description

Effortlessly stream your Amherst Communications Cable TV channels on Internet-connected devices. This new service allows our TV subscribers to stream all your Amherst Cable TV channels, as long as you are located within our service area. Both our Amherst and Union TV customers have access to this service. Enjoy the intuitive interface, using the features that you love from our current service: Record shows & watch them later, Restart TV, Pause Live TV, Quick Guide, and more. Some features are new, such as the popular “For You” poster format where you can quickly access your recently watched channels, recordings, and even weather.

Screenshots

TCA.TV4 screens

Amherst TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TCA.TV at 12.0 against Amherst TV's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TCA.TV ships an update every 6 months, Amherst TV every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

TCA.TV versus Amherst TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	TCA.TV	Amherst TV
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 6 months	Every 5 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS	12.0 — better	15.0
Further details — not scored
Size	46 MB	99 MB
Age rating	4+	12+
Developer	The Community Agency	Amherst TV

In-app purchases

None

TCA.TV

No in-app purchases

None

Amherst TV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TCA.TV free?

TCA.TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Amherst TV free?

Amherst TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do TCA.TV or Amherst TV have ads?

Neither TCA.TV nor Amherst TV shows ads.

Which is updated more often, TCA.TV or Amherst TV?

TCA.TV ships an update every 6 months, and Amherst TV every 5 months. Most recently, TCA.TV was updated on November 7, 2026 and Amherst TV on November 8, 2026.