Comparison

Centric TV vs HBC+ Video

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

Head to head
About

Centric TV

Stream live TV content from Centric Fiber on your Apple mobile device. Browse program guides, watch live channels, and access on-demand content. Features include catch-up, restart TV, DVR management, and seamless playback transfer.

Highlights
  • Live channel streaming
  • Program guide browsing
  • On-demand content
  • Catch-up and Restart TV
  • DVR recording management
  • Playback transfer
Features
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Centric TV is the perfect way to watch Live TV content from Centric Fiber on your Apple mobile device! Within Centric TV intuitive user interface, you can watch any of your favorite programming. You can use the program guide to find and tune into the sporting event, local TV channel or any other live broadcast content you desire. FEATURES - Browse the Program Guide for all channels offered by Centric Fiber. - Watch live channels directly from your mobile device. - Browse and watch On Demand content. - Never miss another show with the Catch-up and Restart TV features. - Transfer playback to or from your streaming device or set top box. - Transfer playback to and from any mobile device running the Centric TV App. - Search On Demand and TV content by title. - Schedule and manage your DVR recordings. REQUIREMENTS - Centric Fiber customer subscribed to Centric TV service - 3G, 4G, LTE or Wi-Fi connection to the Internet. Download speeds over 100Mbps are recommended. - Video quality and performance may vary depending on your network speed and device hardware.

About

HBC+ Video

Stream live, on-demand, and recorded TV programming on your big screen or mobile device. Features include an interactive guide, cloud DVR, profiles, and parental controls for a personalized viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Live, On Demand, and Recorded Content
  • Cloud DVR
  • Profiles and Parental Controls
  • Voice Search
  • Interactive Programming Guide
  • Restart & Catchup TV
Features
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About this App HBC+ Video is an app-based way for HBC and RS Fiber customers to watch TV programming on big screens and mobile devices. Enjoy an interactive programming guide, cloud DVR, profiles, parental controls, voice search, recommendations, popular and trending content, and more! Features • Watch Live, On Demand, and Recorded Content • Recorded Shows Saved to the Cloud • Restart & Catchup TV • Record Unlimited Programs Simultaneously • Access & Manage Content on your Mobile Devices Requirements • Check with your broadband service provider to see if you are eligible for HBC+ Video with your current service(s). • An HBC or RS Fiber Internet service subscription is required. • An HBC TV2-Go or RS Fiber TV2-Go account is required. • Download speeds over 100 Mbps are recommended. • Picture quality and performance may vary depending on your network speed and device hardware.

Screenshots

Centric TV3 screens
HBC+ Video4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HBC+ Video at 4.0 against Centric TV's 1.0. HBC+ Video also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1). Centric TV's advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HBC+ Video holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HBC+ Video has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Centric TV versus HBC+ Video: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCentric TVHBC+ Video
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.0 (5 ratings) — better
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequency—Every 15 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS12.2 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB34 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperCentric Fiber LLCHiawatha Broadband Communications, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Centric TV

No in-app purchases

None

HBC+ Video

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Centric TV free?
Centric TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HBC+ Video free?
HBC+ Video is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Centric TV or HBC+ Video?
HBC+ Video is rated higher. Centric TV averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while HBC+ Video averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Centric TV or HBC+ Video have ads?
Neither Centric TV nor HBC+ Video shows ads.

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