# EyeTV Netstream vs HDHomeRun

The clearest difference is rating: HDHomeRun at 2.5 against EyeTV Netstream's 1.0. HDHomeRun also leads on ratings volume (475 vs 4) and device support (5 vs 3). EyeTV Netstream's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

HDHomeRun holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HDHomeRun has 475 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 34% of EyeTV Netstream's written reviews are positive against 27% of HDHomeRun's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

EyeTV Netstream ships an update every 3 months, HDHomeRun every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EyeTV Netstream | HDHomeRun |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eyetv-netstream/id471355861/reviews) | **[2.5 (475 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hdhomerun/id949582631/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **475** |
| Positive reviews | **34.1% of reviews** | 26.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 60 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SHENZHEN GENIATECH INC.,LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/542603014) | [SiliconDust USA, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/949582630) |

## 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


### HDHomeRun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hdhomerun/id949582631)

Stream live, over-the-air, and cable TV channels directly to your iOS device. Pause, rewind, and fast-forward live broadcasts. Access program guides with images and logos for an enhanced viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Live TV streaming (OTA & Cable), Pause, FF, RW live TV, HD channel support, Program guide with images, Fast channel changes, Intuitive UI controls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fastest TV app
- 📺 Great picture quality
- 🔍 Picks up more channels than TV tuner
- 🔌 Works reliably
- 🔨 Decent hardware

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔍 Unreliable channel detection
- 🤖 Clunky and unintuitive UI
- 🔇 No independent volume control
- 🔒 Lacks DRM support

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to detect tuner device
- Channels not loading
- Playback issues after updates
- Crashes on channel change
- Compatibility problems with iOS 15+

**Requested features**

- Picture-in-Picture mode
- Channel favorites and filtering
- Improved DVR functionality
- Manual IP address entry
- Native Apple TV app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EyeTV Netstream free?

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

### Is HDHomeRun free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EyeTV Netstream or HDHomeRun?

HDHomeRun is rated higher. EyeTV Netstream averages 1.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while HDHomeRun averages 2.5 from 475 ratings.

### Do EyeTV Netstream or HDHomeRun have ads?

Neither EyeTV Netstream nor HDHomeRun shows ads.

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

EyeTV Netstream ships an update every 3 months, and HDHomeRun every 2 months. Most recently, EyeTV Netstream was updated on October 26, 2026 and HDHomeRun on November 1, 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.*