TvActor vs MBS TV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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!
MBS TV
Stream live TV channels in high definition on your favorite devices without a set-top box. Enjoy cloud DVR with expandable storage and access to all your favorite sports channels. This service is exclusively for Michigan Broadband High-speed Data customers.
- High-definition channel broadcasts
- Cloud DVR with expandable storage
- Exclusive to Michigan Broadband customers
- No set-top box required
- Includes favorite sports channels
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MBSTV is a streaming TV service available exclusively to Michigan Broadband High-speed Data customers. Watch TV how you want, anytime you want using your favorite mobile device or TV without the need for a set top box! Amazing features include: * Cloud DVR - Base service is 50 hours with options up to 300 hours of recording * All channels broadcast in High Definition * All of your favorite sports channels included * Add devices and hours of cloud storage for a small additional fee.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TvActor at 9.0 against MBS TV's 15.6. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TvActor ships an update every 3 months, MBS TV every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TvActor | MBS TV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 109 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Ocilion IPTV Technologies GmbH | TiVo Platform Technologies LLC |
In-app purchases
TvActor
No in-app purchases
MBS TV
No in-app purchases
