# Constellation for XBMC vs TvhClient

The clearest difference is rating: TvhClient at 4.3 against Constellation for XBMC's 3.5. Constellation for XBMC's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Constellation for XBMC sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and TvhClient sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TvhClient holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Constellation for XBMC's written reviews are positive against 85% of TvhClient's.

Constellation for XBMC ships an update monthly, TvhClient every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Constellation for XBMC | TvhClient |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/constellation-for-xbmc/id437807301/reviews) | **[4.3 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvhclient/id638900112/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | 83.9% of reviews | **84.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [FSS Sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/437807304) | [Luis Fernandes](https://appshunter.io/developer/638900116) |

## What reviewers say

### Constellation for XBMC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/constellation-for-xbmc/id437807301)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Version for iPhone | $2.99 | one-time |
| Constellation Extended Services | $2.99 | one-time |
| Constellation PRO universal | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Awesome app
- 🚀 Best XBMC remote
- 👍 Slick interface
- 🎨 Great visuals
- 🔍 Excellent functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes
- 🔍 Confusing navigation
- 🔍 Slow library browsing
- 🔌 Connection issues
- 🔍 Lack of customization

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### TvhClient

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvhclient/id638900112)

Control your TVHeadend server remotely and stream live TV channels to your device. Manage recordings, browse EPGs, and search for programs with ease. Supports various video players for a flexible viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Remote TVHeadend server control, Watch live TV channels, Manage and schedule recordings (DVR), Browse channel EPGs, Search programs by title, View server logs and status, Stream video to third-party apps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Llama Thanks | $0.99 | one-time |
| Thanks a Sloth | $1.99 | one-time |
| Whale of Thanks | $2.99 | one-time |
| Apple TV Full App | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great TVH client
- 🚀 Fast stream loading
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Works well with TVHeadend
- 👍 Good for managing recordings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Blank screen on return
- 🐛 Sound plays in background
- 🐛 Inconsistent features across platforms
- 🐛 Transparent logos hard to see
- 🐛 EPG issues with v4.2

**Reported bugs**

- Garbled code in English
- Sound plays in background when switching out of app
- Blank screen appears upon returning to app
- DVB subtitles don’t work on Internal VLC
- Internal VLC player bug: video goes black on system UI interaction

**Requested features**

- Grid guide option
- Option to change icon backgrounds
- iOS Picture in Picture support
- Chromecast support
- Ability to navigate whole EPG


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Constellation for XBMC free?

Constellation for XBMC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TvhClient free?

TvhClient is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Constellation for XBMC or TvhClient?

TvhClient is rated higher. Constellation for XBMC averages 3.5 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while TvhClient averages 4.3 from 26 ratings.

### Do Constellation for XBMC or TvhClient have ads?

Neither Constellation for XBMC nor TvhClient shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Constellation for XBMC or TvhClient?

Constellation for XBMC ships an update monthly, and TvhClient every 5 weeks. Most recently, Constellation for XBMC was updated on October 22, 2026 and TvhClient on October 21, 2026.

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