Tablo vs Amherst TV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tablo
Record and watch live TV from your antenna and streaming channels without a subscription. Access broadcast content and local news on any device in your home, including smartphones and tablets.
- Record live TV
- Watch streaming channels
- No subscription required
- Access on all home devices
- Includes local news and sports
- Works with TV antennas
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Tablo is a device that lets you watch and record live TV, with no subscription. Just one Tablo delivers antenna TV and streaming channels to every screen in your home, including your iPhone or iPad. Simply connect your TV antenna to Tablo, connect your Tablo to your home network, and you can enjoy live sports, local news, and favorite broadcast TV shows, and even ad-supported streaming channels on any iOS-enabled device via the Tablo app. Tablo also works with your smart TV and streaming media devices so you can catch up on your favorite shows.
Amherst TV
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Effortlessly stream your Amherst Communications Cable TV channels on Internet-connected devices. This new service allows our TV subscribers to stream all your Amherst Cable TV channels, as long as you are located within our service area. Both our Amherst and Union TV customers have access to this service. Enjoy the intuitive interface, using the features that you love from our current service: Record shows & watch them later, Restart TV, Pause Live TV, Quick Guide, and more. Some features are new, such as the popular “For You” poster format where you can quickly access your recently watched channels, recordings, and even weather.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Amherst TV at none against Tablo's shown. Amherst TV also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Tablo's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Tablo ships an update every 5 weeks, Amherst TV every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tablo | Amherst TV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (57 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 57 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 152 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nuvyyo Inc. | Amherst TV |
Bugs and requests
Tablo
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to watch recordings in progress
- Unreliable channel scanning and guide data
- Connectivity issues with certain network setups
- Compatibility problems with newer devices
Requested features
4 requests- Picture-in-picture mode
- Remote access to recordings
- Improved channel guide and DVR management
- Seamless integration with smart home devices
Amherst TV
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Tablo
No in-app purchases
Amherst TV
No in-app purchases
