Tablo vs ZipWave 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.
ZipWave TV
Stream free news, family, and faith-based channels without subscriptions or accounts. Enjoy content from various international and US networks, wholesome family shows, and uplifting faith programming.
- Free live TV streaming
- No subscriptions or accounts required
- Family-friendly content
- News from US and international networks
- Faith-based programming
- Ad-free viewing
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Free news, family and faith channels with ZipWave TV! No subscriptions, no accounts, and no intrusive ads. Simply download the app and start watching right away. ZipWave TV brings together a strong selection of news, family, and faith channels all in one place. You can watch inspiring content from Daystar, EWTN, JLTV, and more. For news, we have a blend of US and international networks, like Real America's Voice, NHK World Japan and Arirang Korea. Families will appreciate the wholesome programming on BYUtv, NOST, and many more. Whether you are looking to stay informed with quality news, enjoy shows the whole family can watch together, or find uplifting faith-based content, ZipWave TV offers a clean and straightforward way to access it all without any cost or hassle.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ZipWave TV at 100% against Tablo's 20%. ZipWave TV also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.9) and ads (none vs shown). Tablo's advantage is ratings volume (57 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
ZipWave TV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tablo has 57 ratings behind it against 2, 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 ZipWave TV's.
Tablo ships an update every 5 weeks, ZipWave TV every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tablo | ZipWave TV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (57 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 57 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 152 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Nuvyyo Inc. | ZipWave LLC |
Customer experience
Tablo
ZipWave 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
ZipWave TV
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Tablo
No in-app purchases
ZipWave TV
No in-app purchases
