TCA.TV vs ZipWave TV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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, 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
ZipWave TV
Stream free news, family, and faith-based channels without subscriptions or accounts. Enjoy content from various international and US networks, wholesome family shows, and uplifting faith programming.
- Free live TV streaming
- No subscriptions or accounts required
- Family-friendly content
- News from US and international networks
- Faith-based programming
- Ad-free viewing
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Free news, family and faith channels with ZipWave TV! No subscriptions, no accounts, and no intrusive ads. Simply download the app and start watching right away. ZipWave TV brings together a strong selection of news, family, and faith channels all in one place. You can watch inspiring content from Daystar, EWTN, JLTV, and more. For news, we have a blend of US and international networks, like Real America's Voice, NHK World Japan and Arirang Korea. Families will appreciate the wholesome programming on BYUtv, NOST, and many more. Whether you are looking to stay informed with quality news, enjoy shows the whole family can watch together, or find uplifting faith-based content, ZipWave TV offers a clean and straightforward way to access it all without any cost or hassle.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ZipWave TV at every 2 days against TCA.TV's every 6 months. TCA.TV's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
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, ZipWave TV every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TCA.TV | ZipWave TV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | The Community Agency | ZipWave LLC |
In-app purchases
TCA.TV
No in-app purchases
ZipWave TV
No in-app purchases
