# TvhClient vs Zinwell SAT>IP

The clearest difference is rating: Zinwell SAT>IP at 5.0 against TvhClient's 4.3. Zinwell SAT>IP also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). TvhClient's advantage is ratings volume (26 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TvhClient sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Zinwell SAT>IP asks for nothing beyond the download.

Zinwell SAT>IP holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TvhClient has 26 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of TvhClient's written reviews are positive against 100% of Zinwell SAT>IP's.

TvhClient ships an update every 5 weeks, Zinwell SAT>IP every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TvhClient | Zinwell SAT>IP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvhclient/id638900112/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zinwell-satip/id1019370252/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 84.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 101 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Luis Fernandes](https://appshunter.io/developer/638900116) | [ZINWELL CORPORATION](https://appshunter.io/developer/1019370251) |

## What reviewers say

### TvhClient

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvhclient/id638900112)

Control your TVHeadend server remotely and stream live TV channels to your device. Manage recordings, browse EPGs, and search for programs with ease. Supports various video players for a flexible viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Remote TVHeadend server control, Watch live TV channels, Manage and schedule recordings (DVR), Browse channel EPGs, Search programs by title, View server logs and status, Stream video to third-party apps

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Llama Thanks | $0.99 | one-time |
| Thanks a Sloth | $1.99 | one-time |
| Whale of Thanks | $2.99 | one-time |
| Apple TV Full App | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great TVH client
- 🚀 Fast stream loading
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Works well with TVHeadend
- 👍 Good for managing recordings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Blank screen on return
- 🐛 Sound plays in background
- 🐛 Inconsistent features across platforms
- 🐛 Transparent logos hard to see
- 🐛 EPG issues with v4.2

**Reported bugs**

- Garbled code in English
- Sound plays in background when switching out of app
- Blank screen appears upon returning to app
- DVB subtitles don’t work on Internal VLC
- Internal VLC player bug: video goes black on system UI interaction

**Requested features**

- Grid guide option
- Option to change icon backgrounds
- iOS Picture in Picture support
- Chromecast support
- Ability to navigate whole EPG


### Zinwell SAT>IP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zinwell-satip/id1019370252)

Stream live TV programs over your network using a SAT>IP compliant server. This application allows you to watch broadcasts, view electronic program guides, and manage your channel list. It also supports encrypted BISS programs.

**Highlights:** Watch TV via network, Support BISS encrypted programs, View EPG, Edit channel list

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TvhClient free?

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

### Is Zinwell SAT>IP free?

Zinwell SAT>IP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TvhClient or Zinwell SAT>IP?

Zinwell SAT>IP is rated higher. TvhClient averages 4.3 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Zinwell SAT>IP averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TvhClient or Zinwell SAT>IP have ads?

Neither TvhClient nor Zinwell SAT>IP shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TvhClient or Zinwell SAT>IP?

TvhClient ships an update every 5 weeks, and Zinwell SAT>IP every 10 days. Most recently, TvhClient was updated on October 21, 2026 and Zinwell SAT>IP on October 20, 2026.

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