Comparison

TvActor vs Simplware

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

About

TvActor

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REQUIREMENT for this app is an Ocilion IPTV-Technologie based television system from your local network provider! TvActor – Just. Exciting. Television! With the TvActor app you will experience watching TV in new usability dimensions. The heart of functionalities is being formed by an interactive TV programme guide and a mobile remote control of your TV – explore highlights of your TV programme. Anywhere! Immerse yourself into the exciting possibilities of the TvActor app! -Browse through the available TV programme from the past, present and future * at any location and get comfortably informed at a glance or * simply select a programme for the TV set on your touch screen. -Get informative TV-show details from the Electonic Programme Guide on touch. -Convince yourself of the uncomplicated channel selection and intuitive remote control on your mobile. -There are numerous exciting gimmicks – give it a try! Skim through the range of TV-shows with your app while the initially chosen channel is still operating on full screen mode on your TV set! Get the latest version of TvActor including all updates now! Enjoy your interactive TV experience!

About

Simplware

Features

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The Simplware app is the easiest way for Telco operators and ISPs to provide TV services on mobile devices. The app provides rich user interface and possibility to watch Linear TV, VOD, navigate through EPG and search for content throughout the application.

Screenshots

TvActor4 screens

Simplware4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TvActor at 9.0 against Simplware's 16.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

TvActor versus Simplware: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	TvActor	Simplware
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 3 months	Every 3 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS	9.0 — better	16.0
Further details — not scored
Size	109 MB	36 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Ocilion IPTV Technologies GmbH	Simplware

In-app purchases

None

TvActor

No in-app purchases

None

Simplware

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TvActor free?

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

Is Simplware free?

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

Do TvActor or Simplware have ads?

Neither TvActor nor Simplware shows ads.

Which is updated more often, TvActor or Simplware?

TvActor ships an update every 3 months, and Simplware every 3 months. Most recently, TvActor was updated on October 26, 2026 and Simplware on October 25, 2026.