# Etree Mobile vs TheArchiveTV

The clearest difference is rating: TheArchiveTV at 4.8 against Etree Mobile's 4.0. TheArchiveTV also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 75%) and ratings volume (313 vs 84). Etree Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TheArchiveTV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Etree Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

TheArchiveTV holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 84 and 313 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Etree Mobile's written reviews are positive against 90% of TheArchiveTV's.

Etree Mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, TheArchiveTV every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Etree Mobile | TheArchiveTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/etree-mobile/id584868442/reviews) | **[4.8 (313 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thearchivetv/id1477667318/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 84 | **313** |
| Positive reviews | 74.7% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dan Tepper](https://appshunter.io/developer/584868445) | [Multicom Entertainment Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477667317) |

## What reviewers say

### Etree Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/etree-mobile/id584868442)

Access a vast collection of live music recordings from over 6,100 bands. Stream or search for over 250,000 live performances, including Taper's Section recordings and FLAC file playback.

**Highlights:** Live Music Archive access, Over 250,000 live performances, Taper's Section recordings, FLAC file playback, Searchable collection

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Access to vast music archive
- 👍 Convenient mobile access
- 👍 Great for discovering new music
- 👍 Intuitive search and navigation
- 👍 Gapless playback

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Playback controls are odd
- 🐛 Lost favorites after updates
- 🐛 Cannot filter by year
- 🐛 Show reviews inaccessible

**Reported bugs**

- Playback controls behave oddly
- Cannot filter by year for concert recordings
- Show reviews aren't accessible
- Lost all favorites in transition
- App crashes when opening

**Requested features**

- Bring back filter by year
- Bring back show reviews
- Bring back ability to sort by year
- Bring back avg star rating for shows
- Link fill info files


### TheArchiveTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thearchivetv/id1477667318)

Stream a curated collection of rare, retro, and restored films and television shows. Discover forgotten gems, classic series, Oscar-winning documentaries, and a horror library, with many titles available in 4K. Enjoy a diverse selection of content from iconic stars to modern favorites.

**Highlights:** Rare films and TV shows, Retro and restored content, Oscar-winning documentaries, Horror library, 4K streaming available, Content from classic and modern stars

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TheArchive Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| TheArchive Premium Yearly | $35.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Etree Mobile free?

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

### Is TheArchiveTV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Etree Mobile or TheArchiveTV?

TheArchiveTV is rated higher. Etree Mobile averages 4.0 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while TheArchiveTV averages 4.8 from 313 ratings.

### Do Etree Mobile or TheArchiveTV have ads?

TheArchiveTV shows ads; Etree Mobile does not.

### Which is updated more often, Etree Mobile or TheArchiveTV?

Etree Mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, and TheArchiveTV every 4 months. Most recently, Etree Mobile was updated on November 1, 2026 and TheArchiveTV on November 3, 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.*