Comparison

TvhClient vs TV2Smart

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TvhClient

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
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TvhClient will enable your iPhone or iPad to easily perform your TVHeadend common daily tasks and allow you to watch your channels on your device. TvhClient allows you to remotely control the TVHeadend server - a DVB receiver, DVR and streaming server. The app relies on real-time data it retrieves from the TVHeadend server allowing you to accomplish several tasks, including: * view the channel's streaming video in-app or launch a third party video application, * list channels, * view channel's EPGs, * search by program title, * start, schedule and playback recordings (DVR), * check alternative times for any show scheduled, * view the log / status of the server * browse your muxes and playback any of them without a channel Supported Tvheadend versions: 3.2 and up. Transcoding is supported in TVHeadend 4.x versions using TVHeadend's profiles. ** For support (or crashes!) contact me at tvhclient@gmail.com or join http://chat.tvhclient.com. The app supports sending video stream url directly to: VLC, Oplayer, Buzz Player, GoodPlayer, Ace Player, nPlayer and remotely to Kodi (TvhClient does not support passwords in webinterface!). If you know other apps that work well with TVHeadend and want them added, contact me via e-mail.

About

TV2Smart

Features
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TV2SmartWould you like to watch your favorite TV Channels via "TV2Smart" App on your Apple Device?  Ask your DVB-T2 / C / S2 / ISDB-T or IPTV Operator for the TV2Smart Dongle and connect it simply by Ethernet network in Your home.  Enjoyable moments are waiting for you. Features: - Get your Streaming and Broadcast Contents on one platform - Watch your favorite TV Channels on your iOS Device via TV2Smart TV Dongle Note for users: TV2Smart designed for use only for selected TV Operator in combination with TV2Smart DVB Dongle Hardware, provided by your TV operator! Please ask your operator for the TV2Smart TV Dongle.

Screenshots

TvhClient4 screens
TV2Smart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TV2Smart at none against TvhClient's 4. TV2Smart also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TvhClient sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. TV2Smart asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TvhClient ships an update every 5 weeks, TV2Smart every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TvhClient versus TV2Smart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTvhClientTV2Smart
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (26 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB41 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLuis FernandesTiViCon Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

4 purchases

TvhClient

One-time4
  • Llama Thanks$0.99
  • Thanks a Sloth$1.99
  • Whale of Thanks$2.99
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  • Apple TV Full App$4.99
None

TV2Smart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TvhClient free?
TvhClient is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TV2Smart free?
TV2Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TvhClient or TV2Smart have ads?
Neither TvhClient nor TV2Smart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TvhClient or TV2Smart?
TvhClient ships an update every 5 weeks, and TV2Smart every 4 weeks. Most recently, TvhClient was updated on September 21, 2026 and TV2Smart on September 9, 2026.

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