# Save.TV vs show1

The clearest difference is rating: show1 at 5.0 against Save.TV's 3.9. show1 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). Save.TV's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Save.TV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. show1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

show1 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Save.TV has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Save.TV ships an update every 2 months, show1 every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and July 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Save.TV | show1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/savetv-videorekorder/id472963488/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/show1/id6744748882/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 58.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 40 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Save.TV GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/472963571) | [Sport1](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809164962) |

## What reviewers say

### Save.TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/savetv-videorekorder/id472963488)

Record and store TV shows from over 40 German channels in the cloud. Access your personal TV archive anytime, anywhere, online or offline, without extra devices. Enjoy your favorite content in HD without ads.

**Highlights:** Cloud video recording, Access over 40 German TV channels, Stream and download recordings, Ad-free viewing, HD quality playback, Offline access to recordings

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| XL 1 Monat, dein TV-Backup | $9.99 | per month |
| XL 1 Monat, dein TV-Backup | $12.99 | per month |
| XL 12 Monate, dein TV-Backup | $118.99 | per year |


### show1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/show1/id6744748882)

Stream your favorite shows and live sports broadcasts anytime, anywhere. Never miss an episode or a live game with this app, featuring popular entertainment programs and exclusive sports content.

**Highlights:** Watch favorite shows anytime, Live sports broadcasts, Exclusive sports content, Latest sports news, Never miss an episode, Stream on multiple devices

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Save.TV free?

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

### Is show1 free?

show1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Save.TV or show1?

show1 is rated higher. Save.TV averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while show1 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Save.TV or show1 have ads?

show1 shows ads; Save.TV does not.

### Which is updated more often, Save.TV or show1?

Save.TV ships an update every 2 months, and show1 every 7 months. Most recently, Save.TV was updated on September 19, 2026 and show1 on July 31, 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.*