Constellation for XBMC vs TV Set
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*/
TV Set
Watch live TV channels and browse program information effortlessly. This app offers a clean interface and seamless integration for a distraction-free viewing experience. Setup requires only two URLs for channel lists and electronic program guide data.
- Live TV streaming
- Channel zapping
- Program information display
- Fullscreen landscape mode
- Clean user interface
- M3U and XMLTV URL support
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ENJOY LIVE TV 'TV Set' lets you watch tv and zap through tv channels effortlessly. When the device is upright additional tv program information is displayed. In landscape orientation the screen displays immersive fullscreen tv. No distractions, a lean feature set and a clean user interface make 'TV Set' a joy to use. The native integration into the OS enables a frictionless tv experience. Only two urls are needed for the setup: an m3u url for the tv channel list, and an optional xmltv url for the epg data. Disclaimer: 'TV Set' does not include any media or streaming content.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Constellation for XBMC at 77% against TV Set's 0%. Constellation for XBMC also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.6). TV Set's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (3.9 vs 3.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 and TV Set sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TV Set holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 8 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Constellation for XBMC's written reviews are positive against 0% of TV Set'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, TV Set every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Constellation for XBMC | TV Set |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (23 ratings) | 3.9 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 76.8% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 23 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FSS Sp. z o.o. | Heiko Wichmann |
Customer experience
Constellation for XBMC
TV Set
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
TV Set
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
TV Set
- Complete TV Channel Listing$3.99
Questions
Is Constellation for XBMC free?
Is TV Set free?
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