# Tablo vs Role Credits

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Role Credits at 100% against Tablo's 20%. Role Credits also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.2) and ads (none vs shown). Tablo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (103 vs 4). On price, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Role Credits sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Tablo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Role Credits holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tablo has 103 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Tablo's written reviews are positive against 100% of Role Credits's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tablo | Role Credits |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tablo/id6446037140/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/role-credits-actor-identifier/id6773174811/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **103** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 20.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 152 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nuvyyo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/445058626) | [Brooke Builds Stuff LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896579022) |

## What reviewers say

### Tablo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tablo/id6446037140)

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.

**Highlights:** Record live TV, Watch streaming channels, No subscription required, Access on all home devices, Includes local news and sports, Works with TV antennas

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and reliable
- 🔓 Secure and stable
- 💰 Great value for cord-cutters
- 📺 Excellent OTA TV experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Inconsistent performance across devices
- 🕰️ Slow app load times
- 🔀 Confusing navigation and UI

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Picture-in-picture mode
- Remote access to recordings
- Improved channel guide and DVR management
- Seamless integration with smart home devices


### Role Credits

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/role-credits-actor-identifier/id6773174811)

Instantly identify actors on any screen by pointing your phone. See their filmography ranked by roles you'll recognize. Private by design with no account or tracking needed.

**Highlights:** Live actor identification from any screen, Ranked filmography by recognizable roles, On-device face detection, No account or tracking required, Works across all streaming services and theaters, Unlimited scans with Pro subscription

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Role Credits Pro Welcome | $2.49 | per month |
| Role Credits Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Role Credits Pro Annual | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tablo free?

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

### Is Role Credits free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tablo or Role Credits?

Role Credits is rated higher. Tablo averages 2.2 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while Role Credits averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Tablo or Role Credits have ads?

Tablo shows ads; Role Credits does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*