# TvhClient vs Droidnet Comlink

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

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

Droidnet Comlink 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.

TvhClient ships an update every 5 weeks, Droidnet Comlink every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TvhClient | Droidnet Comlink |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/droidnet-comlink/id6748568266/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 84.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 101 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Luis Fernandes](https://appshunter.io/developer/638900116) | [Travis Cook](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826333031) |

## 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


### Droidnet Comlink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/droidnet-comlink/id6748568266)

This app allows users to control DIY robots and custom hardware directly from their iPhone or Apple Watch. It offers voice control, customizable commands, and real-time data from connected devices, all while prioritizing user privacy.

**Highlights:** Voice control for DIY robots, Control hardware modules (battery, sound, logic), Create unlimited custom commands, Apple Watch integration, On-device speech recognition, Privacy-focused design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TvhClient free?

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

### Is Droidnet Comlink free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TvhClient or Droidnet Comlink?

Droidnet Comlink is rated higher. TvhClient averages 4.3 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Droidnet Comlink averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TvhClient or Droidnet Comlink have ads?

Neither TvhClient nor Droidnet Comlink shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TvhClient or Droidnet Comlink?

TvhClient ships an update every 5 weeks, and Droidnet Comlink every 4 months. Most recently, TvhClient was updated on October 12, 2026 and Droidnet Comlink on September 29, 2026.

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