TCA.TV vs UPIC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
TCA.TV
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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, kidβs 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
UPIC
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UPICtv is the newfound home of Botswanaβs stories. A subscription based, video on demand service that gives the world access to bingeworthy local TV shows and movies. The aim of the platform is to predominantly promote production and uptake of Botswana local content. UPICtv offers quality international content with an emphasis on diverse, locally sourced and produced titles suitable for the whole family. What sets UPICtv apart is its ability to encourage creativity and innovation locally. Subscribers all over the world, have a wide range of local and international tv series, films, drama and documentaries to choose from at any given point in time on any internet connected devices.
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Verdict
TCA.TV and UPIC are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TCA.TV ships an update every 6 months, UPIC every 13 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | TCA.TV | UPIC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months β better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | The Community Agency | BROADSMART (PTY) LTD |
In-app purchases
TCA.TV
No in-app purchases
UPIC
No in-app purchases









