EyeTV Mobile vs homeTV IPTV Player
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
homeTV IPTV Player
This app provides a user-friendly interface for streaming IPTV content on Apple TV and iPhone. It simplifies navigation and organization of your favorite channels and shows, offering features like EPG and multi-audio track support for a seamless viewing experience.
- Organize IPTV lists by categories
- Access recent and favorite content
- Customizable favorite categories
- iCloud settings synchronization
- Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
- Multiple audio track support
- Subtitle support
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Streamline your TV experience with our intuitive IPTV player for Apple TV and iPhone. Discover the perfect player that effortlessly caters to the needs of your entire family, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable entertainment experience for everyone. No more confusion over which button does what or complex navigation—our app has got you covered! Key Features: Organize and browse IPTV lists conveniently grouped by categories Access your recently watched content with ease Create a personalized favorites list for quick access Customize favorite categories for instant content discovery Enjoy seamless synchronization of settings across devices with iCloud integration Stay updated with an electronic program guide (EPG) for real-time program information Switch between multiple audio tracks for a truly immersive experience Enhance your viewing with subtitles We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Fabricio (@faber_goncalves) for his invaluable assistance throughout the development of this app. Don't miss his outstanding content on the DescomplicandoTech YouTube channel! Please note that Home IPTV is a player app and does not provide IPTV lists. Kindly reach out to your service provider to obtain a list from them. For our terms and conditions, please visit: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/" Download now and transform your TV viewing into a hassle-free, enjoyable adventure!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: homeTV IPTV Player at 3.6 against EyeTV Mobile's 3.0. homeTV IPTV Player also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (42% vs 16%). EyeTV Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. homeTV IPTV Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. EyeTV Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.
homeTV IPTV Player holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: homeTV IPTV Player has 17 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of EyeTV Mobile's written reviews are positive against 42% of homeTV IPTV Player's.
EyeTV Mobile ships an update every 2 months, homeTV IPTV Player daily. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EyeTV Mobile | homeTV IPTV Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (3 ratings) | 3.6 (17 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.1% of reviews | 41.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 17 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 181 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SHENZHEN GENIATECH INC.,LTD | Bruno Goncalves |
Customer experience
EyeTV Mobile
homeTV IPTV Player
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
homeTV IPTV Player
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
EyeTV Mobile
No in-app purchases
homeTV IPTV Player
- Weekly$1.997 Days
- Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
- Yearly Premium3 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$200.00
Questions
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