# Magic TV Streaming vs Orbitv

The clearest difference is rating: Orbitv at 4.7 against Magic TV Streaming's 4.0. Orbitv also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 20%) and ratings volume (108 vs 2). Magic TV Streaming's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Orbitv sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Magic TV Streaming asks for nothing beyond the download.

Orbitv holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Orbitv has 108 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Magic TV Streaming's written reviews are positive against 54% of Orbitv's.

Magic TV Streaming ships an update every 4 months, Orbitv every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic TV Streaming | Orbitv |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-tv-streaming/id447315690/reviews) | **[4.7 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbitv-live-tv-iptv-player/id1541760093/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **108** |
| Positive reviews | 19.7% of reviews | **53.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Pixel Magic Systems Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/429349005) | [General Broadcast SpA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541760095) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic TV Streaming

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-tv-streaming/id447315690)

Stream video from compatible TV hardware to your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad. Control playback, adjust quality, and manage recorded programs. Requires specific hardware to function.

**Highlights:** Stream video from MTV7000D/MTV8000D hardware, Zoom and pan streaming video, Change streaming quality, Manage recorded programs, Rename recorded programs, Put hardware in standby mode, Control audio and subtitles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Orbitv

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbitv-live-tv-iptv-player/id1541760093)

Stream live TV channels and sports from around the world. This app allows you to add your own IPTV playlists and discover a wide variety of entertainment, news, and sports content. Enjoy advanced customization and a built-in player with casting capabilities.

**Highlights:** World TV access, Live sports and entertainment streaming, IPTV M3U playlist support, Advanced channel customization, Built-in player with casting, Favorites and history tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Orbitv Pro (1 month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Orbitv x - 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Orbitv Pro (6 months) | $13.99 | per 6 months |
| Orbitv Pro (1 year) | $23.99 | per year |
| Orbitv x - 6 Months | $25.49 | per 6 months |
| Orbitv x - 1 Year | $45.99 | per year |
| Orbitv+ | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic TV Streaming free?

Magic TV Streaming is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Orbitv free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Magic TV Streaming or Orbitv?

Orbitv is rated higher. Magic TV Streaming averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Orbitv averages 4.7 from 108 ratings.

### Do Magic TV Streaming or Orbitv have ads?

Orbitv shows ads; Magic TV Streaming does not.

### Which is updated more often, Magic TV Streaming or Orbitv?

Magic TV Streaming ships an update every 4 months, and Orbitv every 5 weeks. Most recently, Magic TV Streaming was updated on November 1, 2026 and Orbitv 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.*