Constellation for XBMC vs TMSTV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Constellation for XBMC
Control your XBMC media center with an intuitive remote. Browse your libraries, manage playback, and access advanced features like PVR and addon support. Offers seamless integration for a powerful media experience.
- PVR support
- Movie and TV show library browsing
- Intuitive remote with buttons and gestures
- Audio and radio library control
- YouTube search and playback on XBMC
- Addon and custom command support
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XBMC Constellation unofficial XBMC remote, Designed For speed and simplicity! Feel the power of XBMC Frodo(v12) & Gotham(v13)! Browse your video library like never before! Control your XBMC host with a simple and intuitive remote! Tips & tricks -Swipe Fanart to start playback of a movie/album/TV show Features: XBMC: -PVR support -Movie library support -Remote (buttons/gestures) -Audio library support -Radio Support -Tv Show library support(banners/posters) -YouTube search your movies on iPad and play on XBMC -Cinema Experience Script support (popcorn icon in movies) -TVTunes support -Addon support -Custom commands (HTTP / xbmc commands) -XBMC Subtitles script support -Facebook / Twitter integration ..and much much more.. Just go ahed and try its Free (ad supported) How to set up XBMC and the XBMC Constellation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOVUEeHJAfQ Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/xbmc.constellation /* The library presented on the screen shots contains only video trailers and fake audio files*/
TMSTV
Stream a vast library of free, high-definition movies and shorts from independent filmmakers and major studios. Enjoy an exceptional user experience with new content added regularly and the ability to save titles for later viewing across multiple devices.
- Hundreds of hours of free HD movies
- Independent film scene
- New movies added regularly
- Cross-platform experience
- Save movies to watch later
- Completely free streaming
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TMS TV is a platform for streaming high-quality video content, 100% free. TMS TV brings you a large variety of content from independent filmmakers to large studios. What you’ll love about TMS TV: Hundreds of hours of FREE HD quality movies Exceptional user experience New movies added regularly Indie film scene with the best movies and shorts from renowned independent filmmakers Large variety of full length movies in all genres from leading movie studios No subscriptions, no fees – completely FREE movie streaming All movies on TMS TV are copyright protected and completely legal to watch. Registered users can save movies to watch later and enjoy a cross-platform experience where they can start watching a movie on one device, switch to another and pick up right where they left off. Registration is easy and only takes a minute.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TMSTV at 4.5 against Constellation for XBMC's 3.5. TMSTV also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). Constellation for XBMC's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (84% vs 50%). On price, update cadence 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. Constellation for XBMC sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. TMSTV asks for nothing beyond the download.
TMSTV holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Constellation for XBMC has 22 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of Constellation for XBMC's written reviews are positive against 50% of TMSTV's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Constellation for XBMC ships an update monthly, TMSTV every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Constellation for XBMC | TMSTV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (22 ratings) | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 83.9% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | FSS Sp. z o.o. | The Media Sense Digital Technologies Ltd |
Customer experience
Constellation for XBMC
TMSTV
Bugs and requests
Constellation for XBMC
Reported bugs
5 issues- Crashes on startup
- Thumbnails/artwork not displaying
- Disconnects when device goes to sleep
- Issues with XBMC Frodo/Eden compatibility
- Rotation behavior problems on iPhone/iPod
Requested features
6 requests- Add ability to manage media files within the app
- Implement portrait mode for iPad
- Improve music browsing and search
- Add support for more XBMC plugins and addons
- Enhance remote control functionality
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- Improve connection stability and reliability
TMSTV
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Constellation for XBMC
- PRO Version for iPhone$2.99
- Constellation Extended Services$2.99
- Constellation PRO universal$4.99
TMSTV
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Constellation for XBMC free?
Is TMSTV free?
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