Comparison

Self Made TV vs HansonTV

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

Head to head
About

Self Made TV

Stream cinema-quality HD movies and TV shows, including original documentaries, anywhere, anytime. Download content for offline viewing and enjoy a vast library of free entertainment. Access exclusive original productions for a one-time fee.

Highlights
  • Stream HD movies and TV shows
  • Exclusive original documentaries
  • Offline viewing downloads
  • Watch on mobile and smart TVs
  • Free movie and TV show access
  • One-time purchase for originals
Features
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Introducing the Self Made TV app, your go-to destination for streaming cinema-quality HD movies and TV shows on your mobile devices and smart TVs. From captivating series and blockbuster movies to our enlightening Self Made Original documentaries, Self Made TV has it all. With the ability to watch your favorite TV programs and movies anywhere and anytime, you'll never miss out on the action. Plus, don't forget to explore our collection of award-winning Self Made TV documentaries and download content for offline viewing when you're away from Wi-Fi. Best of all, enjoy free movies and TV shows without any subscription fees, and for a small one-time fee, indulge in our exclusive Self Made TV original productions. Get ready to elevate your streaming experience with Self Made TV

About

HansonTV

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HansonTV is a streaming TV service available exclusively to Hanson Communications Inc. High-speed Data customers. Watch TV how you want, anytime you want using your favorite mobile device or TV without the need for a set top box! Amazing features include: Cloud DVR - Base service is 10 hours with options up to 200 hours of recording. All channels broadcast in High Definition. All of your favorite sports channels include. Add devices and hours of cloud storage for a small additional fee.

Screenshots

Self Made TV4 screens
HansonTV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HansonTV at none against Self Made TV's 3. Self Made TV's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, 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. Self Made TV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. HansonTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Self Made TV ships an update every 2 months, HansonTV every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Self Made TV versus HansonTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSelf Made TVHansonTV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB39 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperDee Brown, INC.TiVo Platform Technologies LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Self Made TV

Subscriptions1
  • Basic Access (Monthly)$2.991 Month
One-time2
  • Wallet Topup 14.99 Credits$14.99
  • Wallet Topup 29.99 Credits$29.99
None

HansonTV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Self Made TV free?
Self Made TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HansonTV free?
HansonTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Self Made TV or HansonTV have ads?
Neither Self Made TV nor HansonTV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Self Made TV or HansonTV?
Self Made TV ships an update every 2 months, and HansonTV every 4 months. Most recently, Self Made TV was updated on November 3, 2026 and HansonTV on October 31, 2026.

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