Comparison

EyeTV Netstream 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 Netstream

Transform your iPad or iPhone into a personal television receiver. Stream live digital TV from a network tuner anywhere in your home, with features like pausing, timeshifting, and recording shows directly to your device. Access up to 14 days of program guides with detailed show information.

Highlights
  • Watch, pause, and timeshift live TV
  • Record shows directly to your device
  • Transfer recordings to Mac/PC via iTunes
  • Up to 14-day program guide
  • Share show recommendations
  • Teletext support (iPad)
Features
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Turn your iPad and iPhone into a wireless television! Use this app with an EyeTV Netstream network tuner to receive live TV anywhere in your home. New Feature • Online Program guide for up to 14 days with detailed show information. Account registration is requried, now with 1 month free trial for new users. App Features • Watch, pause, and timeshift live digital television on your iPad or iPhone • Record your favorite shows directly on your iPad or iPhone - even when the EyeTV Netstream 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 EyeTV Netstream Network Tuners • EyeTV Netstream makes TV simply part of your home network • Stream TV to any device on the local Wi-Fi network • Watch HD channels on your tablet and smartphone thanks to hardware transcoding • Learn more about EyeTV Netstream at https://www.geniatech.eu/product/eyetv-netstream-4sat/ Important Notes • The availability and amount of program data varies by broadcaster. • Performance may be limited by network bandwidth. We recommend an 802.11n network for wireless streaming. • Encrypted channels not supported on iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. System Requirements • iPad Air, iPad (iPad 2 or later), iPad mini, iPhone (iPhone 4S or later) or iPod touch (5th generation) • EyeTV Netstream 4Sat, EyeTV Netstream 4C, EyeTV Netstream Sat or EyeTV Netstream DTT (Firmware 1.1.3 or later)

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 Netstream3 screens
TV2Smart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TV2Smart at every 4 weeks against EyeTV Netstream's every 3 months. EyeTV Netstream's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

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 Netstream ships an update every 3 months, TV2Smart every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 18, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
EyeTV Netstream versus TV2Smart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEyeTV NetstreamTV2Smart
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews34.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 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
Size60 MB41 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSHENZHEN GENIATECH INC.,LTDTiViCon Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

None

EyeTV Netstream

No in-app purchases

None

TV2Smart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EyeTV Netstream free?
EyeTV Netstream is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TV2Smart free?
TV2Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EyeTV Netstream or TV2Smart have ads?
Neither EyeTV Netstream nor TV2Smart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EyeTV Netstream or TV2Smart?
EyeTV Netstream ships an update every 3 months, and TV2Smart every 4 weeks. Most recently, EyeTV Netstream was updated on August 18, 2026 and TV2Smart on September 9, 2026.

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