# EyeTV Mobile vs TvhClient

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TvhClient at 85% against EyeTV Mobile's 10%. TvhClient also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (26 vs 3). EyeTV Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TvhClient sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. EyeTV Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

TvhClient holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TvhClient has 26 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 85% of TvhClient's.

EyeTV Mobile ships an update every 2 months, TvhClient every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EyeTV Mobile | TvhClient |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eyetv-mobile/id444454722/reviews) | **[4.3 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvhclient/id638900112/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | 10.4% of reviews | **84.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SHENZHEN GENIATECH INC.,LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/542603014) | [Luis Fernandes](https://appshunter.io/developer/638900116) |

## 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


### TvhClient

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvhclient/id638900112)

Control your TVHeadend server remotely and stream live TV channels to your device. Manage recordings, browse EPGs, and search for programs with ease. Supports various video players for a flexible viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Remote TVHeadend server control, Watch live TV channels, Manage and schedule recordings (DVR), Browse channel EPGs, Search programs by title, View server logs and status, Stream video to third-party apps

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Llama Thanks | $0.99 | one-time |
| Thanks a Sloth | $1.99 | one-time |
| Whale of Thanks | $2.99 | one-time |
| Apple TV Full App | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great TVH client
- 🚀 Fast stream loading
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Works well with TVHeadend
- 👍 Good for managing recordings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Blank screen on return
- 🐛 Sound plays in background
- 🐛 Inconsistent features across platforms
- 🐛 Transparent logos hard to see
- 🐛 EPG issues with v4.2

**Reported bugs**

- Garbled code in English
- Sound plays in background when switching out of app
- Blank screen appears upon returning to app
- DVB subtitles don’t work on Internal VLC
- Internal VLC player bug: video goes black on system UI interaction

**Requested features**

- Grid guide option
- Option to change icon backgrounds
- iOS Picture in Picture support
- Chromecast support
- Ability to navigate whole EPG


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EyeTV Mobile free?

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

### Is TvhClient free?

TvhClient is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

TvhClient is rated higher. EyeTV Mobile averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while TvhClient averages 4.3 from 26 ratings.

### Do EyeTV Mobile or TvhClient have ads?

Neither EyeTV Mobile nor TvhClient shows ads.

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

EyeTV Mobile ships an update every 2 months, and TvhClient every 5 weeks. Most recently, EyeTV Mobile was updated on October 28, 2026 and TvhClient on October 21, 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.*