# TiVo vs Blue Ridge Stream

The clearest difference is ratings volume: TiVo at 3.3K against Blue Ridge Stream's 22. TiVo also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 13 months) and rating (2.0 vs 1.8). Blue Ridge Stream's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

TiVo holds the better App Store score, 2.0 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TiVo has 3.3K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of TiVo's written reviews are positive against 0% of Blue Ridge Stream's.

TiVo ships an update every 4 months, Blue Ridge Stream every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TiVo | Blue Ridge Stream |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.0 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tivo/id401673976/reviews)** | [1.8 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-ridge-stream/id1589459567/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | **10.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 164 MB | 378 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TiVo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/401673979) | [Blue Ridge Communications](https://appshunter.io/developer/916864134) |

## What reviewers say

### TiVo

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

Control your TiVo DVR, discover new shows, and watch live or recorded TV on your mobile device. Stream and download content remotely, manage recordings, and get personalized recommendations.

**Highlights:** Remote DVR control and scheduling, Live and recorded TV streaming, Content downloading for offline viewing, Personalized 'What to Watch' dashboard, Cross-platform content search (TV, Netflix, Amazon, Hulu), Virtual remote control

**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


### Blue Ridge Stream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-ridge-stream/id1589459567)

Watch live TV and manage recordings from your TiVo-powered subscription on your phone or tablet. Discover new shows, schedule recordings remotely, and never miss your favorite programming with features like Start Over and Catch Up.

**Highlights:** Watch live TV on mobile devices, Manage Cloud DVR recordings, Schedule recordings remotely, Start Over and Catch Up features, Personalized content discovery, Search and browse TV guide

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TiVo free?

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

### Is Blue Ridge Stream free?

Blue Ridge Stream is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TiVo or Blue Ridge Stream?

TiVo is rated higher. TiVo averages 2.0 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Blue Ridge Stream averages 1.8 from 22 ratings.

### Do TiVo or Blue Ridge Stream have ads?

Neither TiVo nor Blue Ridge Stream shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TiVo or Blue Ridge Stream?

TiVo ships an update every 4 months, and Blue Ridge Stream every 13 months. Most recently, TiVo was updated on November 6, 2026 and Blue Ridge Stream on November 3, 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.*