# TvhClient vs VBox LiveTV App

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TvhClient at 85% against VBox LiveTV App's 40%. TvhClient also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (26 vs 1). VBox LiveTV App's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TvhClient sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. VBox LiveTV App asks for nothing beyond the download.

VBox LiveTV App 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 complicate that: 85% of TvhClient's written reviews are positive against 40% of VBox LiveTV App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TvhClient ships an update every 5 weeks, VBox LiveTV App every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TvhClient | VBox LiveTV App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/vbox-livetv-app/id1513544507/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **84.9% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 123 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Luis Fernandes](https://appshunter.io/developer/638900116) | [Vbox Communications](https://appshunter.io/developer/596050534) |

## What reviewers say

### TvhClient

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

Watch, manage, and record live TV from your TVHeadend server. Features include timeshifting, channel browsing, recording management, and server administration. Integrates with Siri and Shortcuts for seamless control.

**Highlights:** Live TV with timeshift, Browse EPG and channel guides, Record and manage recordings, Server administration and status, Siri and Shortcuts integration, Picture-in-Picture and background audio, Cross-device sync

**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


### VBox LiveTV App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vbox-livetv-app/id1513544507)

Stream live television on your iPad and iPhone from your VBox Live TV Gateway device. Features a comprehensive TV program guide and allows casting to your Smart TV or PC.

**Highlights:** Live TV streaming, Program Guide (EPG), Stream to Smart TV, Stream to PC, Mobile viewing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TvhClient free?

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

### Is VBox LiveTV App free?

VBox LiveTV App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TvhClient or VBox LiveTV App?

VBox LiveTV App is rated higher. TvhClient averages 4.3 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while VBox LiveTV App averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TvhClient or VBox LiveTV App have ads?

Neither TvhClient nor VBox LiveTV App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TvhClient or VBox LiveTV App?

TvhClient ships an update every 5 weeks, and VBox LiveTV App every 6 months. Most recently, TvhClient was updated on November 6, 2026 and VBox LiveTV App on November 3, 2026.

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