# TV8 vs tabii

The clearest difference is rating: tabii at 4.0 against TV8's 3.1. tabii also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (364 vs 14). TV8's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. tabii sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. TV8 asks for nothing beyond the download.

tabii holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: tabii has 364 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 24% of TV8's written reviews are positive against 21% of tabii's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TV8 ships an update every 4 months, tabii every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 6, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV8 | tabii |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv8/id493256810/reviews) | **[4.0 (364 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabii/id1668441657/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **364** |
| Positive reviews | **23.7% of reviews** | 20.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MNG TV YAYINCILIK A S](https://appshunter.io/developer/883612717) | [Turkiye Radyo ve Televizyon Kurumu](https://appshunter.io/developer/509480869) |

## What reviewers say

### TV8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv8/id493256810)

Access all TV8 contests, shows, and series anytime, anywhere. Watch trailers, short videos, and full episodes on your mobile device. Stay updated with the weekly schedule and enjoy uninterrupted live broadcasts.

**Highlights:** Watch contests, programs, and series, View trailers and short videos, Access full episodes, Follow weekly broadcast schedule, Watch live broadcasts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### tabii

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabii/id1668441657)

Stream award-winning Turkish series, movies, documentaries, and kids' content. Discover exclusive originals and globally acclaimed shows focusing on love, bravery, and triumph. Enjoy on-demand entertainment anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Exclusive original series, Award-winning Turkish shows, Movies and documentaries, Curated kids' content, Action, history, drama genres, On-demand streaming

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reklam İçerir - Aylık | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Basic | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent app with great content
- 🎥 Interesting documentaries even in English
- 👍 No major issues

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 App not compatible with devices
- 🔒 No option to cancel subscription
- 🇹🇷 Limited content for users outside Turkey
- 🔌 App not working, subscription issues
- 📺 Lack of new shows and movies

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or doesn't open
- Live streams not working
- Subscription not recognized despite payment

**Requested features**

- Add more content, especially newer shows and movies
- Improve subscription management and cancellation process
- Expand availability and content access for international users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV8 free?

TV8 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is tabii free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TV8 or tabii?

tabii is rated higher. TV8 averages 3.1 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while tabii averages 4.0 from 364 ratings.

### Do TV8 or tabii have ads?

tabii shows ads; TV8 does not.

### Which is updated more often, TV8 or tabii?

TV8 ships an update every 4 months, and tabii every 3 weeks. Most recently, TV8 was updated on July 6, 2026 and tabii on September 26, 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.*