# TiVo vs Fioptics+

The clearest difference is rating: Fioptics+ at 3.1 against TiVo's 2.0. TiVo's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Fioptics+ holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TiVo has 3.3K ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of TiVo's written reviews are positive against 12% of Fioptics+'s.

TiVo ships an update every 4 months, Fioptics+ every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TiVo | Fioptics+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tivo/id401673976/reviews) | **[3.1 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fioptics-plus/id1510975504/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 37 |
| Positive reviews | 10.2% of reviews | **12.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 162 MB | 364 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TiVo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/401673979) | [Cincinnati Bell](https://appshunter.io/developer/657511229) |

## What reviewers say

### TiVo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tivo/id401673976)

Control your TV experience from your mobile device. Discover new shows, schedule recordings, and stream live or recorded content anywhere. Search across multiple services to find exactly what you want to watch.

**Highlights:** Out-of-home & in-home streaming, Download recordings for offline viewing, Personalized 'What to Watch' dashboard, Remote recording scheduling, Mobile search across TV and streaming services, Integrated remote control functionality

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Works well
- 🚀 Streaming and downloading work well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent login issues
- 🔍 Poor search and navigation
- 🔌 Streaming and downloading issues
- 🤖 App feels abandoned by developers

**Reported bugs**

- Constant need to re-login
- Streaming and downloading failures
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Picture-in-picture support
- Improved remote control functionality
- Easier episode and recording management


### Fioptics+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fioptics-plus/id1510975504)

Stream live TV from your Fioptics+ subscription on your mobile or streaming device. Access a full program guide, record shows with cloud DVR, and enjoy your favorite content anywhere within your home network. Compatible with iOS devices and Apple TV 4K.

**Highlights:** Watch live TV on mobile devices, Stream on Apple TV 4K, Cloud DVR recording, Interactive program guide, Search for shows and movies, Set up favorite channels

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TiVo free?

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

### Is Fioptics+ free?

Fioptics+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TiVo or Fioptics+?

Fioptics+ is rated higher. TiVo averages 2.0 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Fioptics+ averages 3.1 from 37 ratings.

### Do TiVo or Fioptics+ have ads?

Fioptics+ shows ads; TiVo does not.

### Which is updated more often, TiVo or Fioptics+?

TiVo ships an update every 4 months, and Fioptics+ every 11 months. Most recently, TiVo was updated on September 25, 2026 and Fioptics+ on September 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*