Comparison

EyeTV Mobile vs TV2Smart

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

TV2Smart

Features
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TV2SmartWould you like to watch your favorite TV Channels via "TV2Smart" App on your Apple Device?  Ask your DVB-T2 / C / S2 / ISDB-T or IPTV Operator for the TV2Smart Dongle and connect it simply by Ethernet network in Your home.  Enjoyable moments are waiting for you. Features: - Get your Streaming and Broadcast Contents on one platform - Watch your favorite TV Channels on your iOS Device via TV2Smart TV Dongle Note for users: TV2Smart designed for use only for selected TV Operator in combination with TV2Smart DVB Dongle Hardware, provided by your TV operator! Please ask your operator for the TV2Smart TV Dongle.

Screenshots

EyeTV Mobile4 screens
TV2Smart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: EyeTV Mobile at 9.0 against TV2Smart's 13.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EyeTV Mobile ships an update every 2 months, TV2Smart every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
EyeTV Mobile versus TV2Smart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEyeTV MobileTV2Smart
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB41 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSHENZHEN GENIATECH INC.,LTDTiViCon Co., Ltd

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

TV2Smart

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

EyeTV Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

TV2Smart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EyeTV Mobile free?
EyeTV Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TV2Smart free?
TV2Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EyeTV Mobile or TV2Smart have ads?
Neither EyeTV Mobile nor TV2Smart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EyeTV Mobile or TV2Smart?
EyeTV Mobile ships an update every 2 months, and TV2Smart every 4 weeks. Most recently, EyeTV Mobile was updated on October 21, 2026 and TV2Smart on September 27, 2026.

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