# EyeTV Mobile vs homeTV IPTV Player

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | EyeTV Mobile | homeTV IPTV Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eyetv-mobile/id444454722/reviews) | **[3.6 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hometv-iptv-player/id1636701357/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **17** |
| Positive reviews | 16.1% of reviews | **41.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 181 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SHENZHEN GENIATECH INC.,LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/542603014) | [Bruno Goncalves](https://appshunter.io/developer/1214161087) |

## 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


### homeTV IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hometv-iptv-player/id1636701357)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $200.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EyeTV Mobile free?

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

### Is homeTV IPTV Player free?

homeTV IPTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, EyeTV Mobile or homeTV IPTV Player?

homeTV IPTV Player is rated higher. EyeTV Mobile averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while homeTV IPTV Player averages 3.6 from 17 ratings.

### Do EyeTV Mobile or homeTV IPTV Player have ads?

Neither EyeTV Mobile nor homeTV IPTV Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EyeTV Mobile or homeTV IPTV Player?

EyeTV Mobile ships an update every 2 months, and homeTV IPTV Player daily. Most recently, EyeTV Mobile was updated on October 21, 2026 and homeTV IPTV Player on October 25, 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.*