# EyeTV Mobile vs GoTV

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | EyeTV Mobile | GoTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eyetv-mobile/id444454722/reviews) | **[4.6 (761 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gotv-m3u-iptv-player/id1271283728/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **761** |
| Positive reviews | 10.4% of reviews | **59.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 32 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SHENZHEN GENIATECH INC.,LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/542603014) | [Leszek Szary](https://appshunter.io/developer/464282200) |

## What reviewers say

### EyeTV Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eyetv-mobile/id444454722)

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.

**Highlights:** 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)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great product when working
- 👍 Useful app for watching Freeview
- 👍 Good picture quality
- 👍 Works well in London
- 👍 Well-executed software

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Does not work with iOS 11+
- 😞 Hardware is a waste of money
- 😞 No longer supported
- 😞 Disappointing lack of updates
- 😞 Poor reception with small antenna

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Update app for iOS 11+
- Add scheduling for recordings
- Allow import of recorded content
- Add reminder option in guide
- Support HD channel reception


### GoTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gotv-m3u-iptv-player/id1271283728)

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.

**Highlights:** Watch live TV channels, Add M3U playlists via link or paste, Supports IPTV technology, Automatic playlist updates, Supports HLS, RTMP, RTSP streaming protocols

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Simple and user-friendly
- 🔒 No ads or intrusive features
- 🔥 Works great with old devices
- 💯 Reliable and stable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional playback issues
- ⚠️ Lacks advanced features
- 📺 No Chromecast or external player support
- 🔍 Difficult to manage playlists

**Reported bugs**

- Playlist not loading properly
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Compatibility issues with older iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add Chromecast support
- Implement playlist editing and organization
- Introduce EPG (Electronic Program Guide)
- Enable background playback and PIP mode
- Support for external media players


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EyeTV Mobile free?

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

### Is GoTV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EyeTV Mobile or GoTV?

GoTV is rated higher. EyeTV Mobile averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while GoTV averages 4.6 from 761 ratings.

### Do EyeTV Mobile or GoTV have ads?

Neither EyeTV Mobile nor GoTV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EyeTV Mobile or GoTV?

EyeTV Mobile ships an update every 2 months, and GoTV every 3 weeks. Most recently, EyeTV Mobile was updated on November 1, 2026 and GoTV 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.*