# Web.TV vs HomeWAV

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Web.TV at 53% against HomeWAV's 8%. Web.TV also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). HomeWAV's advantage is rating (3.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (11K vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

HomeWAV holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HomeWAV has 11K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of Web.TV's written reviews are positive against 8% of HomeWAV's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Web.TV ships an update fortnightly, HomeWAV every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Web.TV | HomeWAV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webtv/id579625312/reviews) | **[3.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homewav/id594277905/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | **53.3% of reviews** | 8.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#148** |
| Size | 90 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +17 | 4+ |
| Developer | [TURKTICARET.Net Yazilim Hiz. San. ve Tic. A.S.](https://appshunter.io/developer/332535029) | [HomeWAV](https://appshunter.io/developer/594277908) |

## What reviewers say

### Web.TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webtv/id579625312)

Create your own video channel and share content with friends. Go live anytime, anywhere, and even record your broadcasts. Requires a stable internet connection.

**Highlights:** Create personal video channels, Record and share videos, Live broadcasting, Record live broadcasts, Share with friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### HomeWAV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homewav/id594277905)

**Currently charting:** #148 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Connect with incarcerated loved ones through phone calls, video calls, and messaging. Manage funds, schedule visits, and receive notifications when they are available. This app facilitates communication and connection with inmates.

**Highlights:** Create free account, Add and manage inmate contacts, Manage funds and payment information, Initiate phone and video calls, Send messages to inmates, Schedule onsite and remote visits, Receive inmate login notifications

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Able to communicate with loved ones
- 👍 Appreciate having the app to use instead of in-person visits
- 🤗 Great customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant login issues and app crashes
- 💰 Expensive and overpriced for the service provided
- 🔥 Unreliable video/audio quality and frequent disconnections
- 🤯 Frustrating and disappointing experience overall

**Reported bugs**

- App frequently logs users out unexpectedly
- Video calls often freeze or disconnect
- Inability to receive notifications of incoming calls

**Requested features**

- Keep users logged in to avoid constant re-logins
- Improve video/audio quality and reliability
- Provide more affordable pricing options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Web.TV free?

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

### Is HomeWAV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Web.TV or HomeWAV?

HomeWAV is rated higher. Web.TV averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while HomeWAV averages 3.8 from 11K ratings.

### Do Web.TV or HomeWAV have ads?

Neither Web.TV nor HomeWAV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Web.TV or HomeWAV?

Web.TV ships an update fortnightly, and HomeWAV every 5 weeks. Most recently, Web.TV was updated on September 21, 2026 and HomeWAV 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.*