# EyeTV Netstream vs TvhClient

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TvhClient at 85% against EyeTV Netstream's 34%. TvhClient also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). EyeTV Netstream's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

TvhClient holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TvhClient has 26 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of EyeTV Netstream's written reviews are positive against 85% of TvhClient's.

EyeTV Netstream ships an update every 3 months, TvhClient every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 18, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EyeTV Netstream | TvhClient |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eyetv-netstream/id471355861/reviews) | **[4.3 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvhclient/id638900112/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | 34.1% of reviews | **84.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 60 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, 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 Netstream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eyetv-netstream/id471355861)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EyeTV Netstream free?

EyeTV Netstream 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 Netstream or TvhClient?

TvhClient is rated higher. EyeTV Netstream averages 1.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while TvhClient averages 4.3 from 26 ratings.

### Do EyeTV Netstream or TvhClient have ads?

Neither EyeTV Netstream nor TvhClient shows ads.

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

EyeTV Netstream ships an update every 3 months, and TvhClient every 5 weeks. Most recently, EyeTV Netstream was updated on August 18, 2026 and TvhClient on September 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.*