# TvhClient vs TeeVee

The clearest difference is price: TvhClient at Free against TeeVee's $2.99. TvhClient also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 50%) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). TeeVee's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and device support (5 vs 3). On update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

TvhClient is free to download; TeeVee costs $2.99 up front. TvhClient sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. TeeVee asks for nothing beyond the download.

TvhClient ships an update every 5 weeks, TeeVee every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TvhClient | TeeVee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.3 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvhclient/id638900112/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **26** | — |
| Positive reviews | **84.9% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 123 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Luis Fernandes](https://appshunter.io/developer/638900116) | [RanduSoft SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1132039950) |

## 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


### TeeVee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teevee-tvheadend-client/id6760704000)

Stream live TV, manage recordings, and browse program guides from your TVHeadend server. Offers full HD and 4K passthrough with advanced DVR management and multi-server support. Enjoy a native experience across all Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Live TV streaming (HD/4K), Program guide (EPG) timeline, DVR management and series rules, Multi-server support, Channel organization and favorites, Server monitoring

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TvhClient free?

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

### Is TeeVee free?

TeeVee costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do TvhClient or TeeVee have ads?

Neither TvhClient nor TeeVee shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TvhClient or TeeVee?

TvhClient ships an update every 5 weeks, and TeeVee every 3 weeks. Most recently, TvhClient was updated on November 6, 2026 and TeeVee on November 7, 2026.

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