EyeTV Mobile vs GoTV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EyeTV Mobile
Transform your iPad or iPhone into a portable TV using a dedicated tuner. Watch, pause, rewind, and record live broadcasts without an internet connection. Access a program guide and transfer recordings to your computer.
- Live TV on iPad/iPhone
- No internet required
- Pause, fast forward, rewind live TV
- Record shows in background
- Transfer recordings to Mac/PC
- 7-day program guide
- Teletext support (iPad)
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Turn your iPad or iPhone into a portable television! Use this app with the EyeTV Mobile TV tuner to enjoy live TV anywhere you go! Features • Receive live TV on the iPad and iPhone anywhere you go • No internet connection required • Watch, pause, fast forward and rewind live TV • Record your favourite shows directly on your iPad or iPhone – even when the EyeTV Mobile app is running in the background • Use iTunes to transfer recorded shows to your Mac or PC • Program guide for up to seven days with detailed show information and feature to share recommendations via email or Twitter • Teletext (iPad) About the EyeTV Mobile TV tuner This app requires the Elgato EyeTV Mobile tuner. EyeTV Mobile connects directly to the iPad or iPhone and receives the TV signal via the supplied miniature telescopic antenna – no internet connection required! Learn more about EyeTV Mobile at www.elgato.com/eyetvmobile Important notes • The availability and amount of program data varies by broadcaster. • EyeTV Mobile supports MPEG-2 and MPEG-4/H.264 video in standard definition as well as DVB-T radio, if available. High definition channels, encrypted programs and/or DVB-T2 broadcasts are not supported. Requirements • EyeTV Mobile DTT TV Tuner • Freeview (DTT/DVB-T/TNT) coverage
GoTV
Stream live TV channels directly on your iPhone or iPad using M3U playlists. Enjoy online TV from your cable provider or free channels anywhere with an internet connection. Supports various streaming protocols for a seamless viewing experience.
- Watch live TV channels
- Add M3U playlists via link or paste
- Supports IPTV technology
- Automatic playlist updates
- Supports HLS, RTMP, RTSP streaming protocols
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GoTV allows you to watch live TV channels on your iPhone or iPad. Simply add a link to an M3U playlist or paste it into the app to start watching online TV. IPTV technology allows you to watch live TV from your cable provider or free live TV channels wherever you are. With this app, you can follow your favorite sports team or enjoy your favorite music channel while on the train or relaxing on the beach. All you need is an internet connection. Please note: this app is a client application, and users must provide their own M3U playlists to watch IPTV. The app supports automatic updates for playlists added via URL. Various streaming protocols are supported, including HLS (m3u8 streams), RTMP, RTSP, and more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: GoTV at 59% against EyeTV Mobile's 10%. GoTV also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (761 vs 3). EyeTV Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GoTV holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GoTV has 761 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of EyeTV Mobile's written reviews are positive against 59% of GoTV's.
EyeTV Mobile ships an update every 2 months, GoTV every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EyeTV Mobile | GoTV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (3 ratings) | 4.6 (761 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 10.4% of reviews | 59.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 761 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | SHENZHEN GENIATECH INC.,LTD | Leszek Szary |
Customer experience
EyeTV Mobile
GoTV
User reviews
EyeTV Mobile
From 3 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great product when working
- 👍 Useful app for watching Freeview
- 👍 Good picture quality
- 👍 Works well in London
- 👍 Well-executed software
Room to improve
- 😞 Does not work with iOS 11+
- 😞 Hardware is a waste of money
- 😞 No longer supported
- 😞 Disappointing lack of updates
- 😞 Poor reception with small antenna
GoTV
From 761 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Simple and user-friendly
- 🔒 No ads or intrusive features
- 🔥 Works great with old devices
- 💯 Reliable and stable
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional playback issues
- ⚠️ Lacks advanced features
- 📺 No Chromecast or external player support
- 🔍 Difficult to manage playlists
Bugs and requests
EyeTV Mobile
Reported bugs
6 issues- App not working with iOS 11+
- Dongle not recognized after iOS update
- App crashes or freezes
- No signal with provided antennas
- App not detecting device
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- Firmware update required for dongle
Requested features
6 requests- Update app for iOS 11+
- Add scheduling for recordings
- Allow import of recorded content
- Add reminder option in guide
- Support HD channel reception
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- Update IDTV app compatibility
GoTV
Reported bugs
3 issues- Playlist not loading properly
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Compatibility issues with older iOS versions
Requested features
5 requests- Add Chromecast support
- Implement playlist editing and organization
- Introduce EPG (Electronic Program Guide)
- Enable background playback and PIP mode
- Support for external media players
In-app purchases
EyeTV Mobile
No in-app purchases
GoTV
No in-app purchases
