# Tablo vs ReelAthon

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ReelAthon at 100% against Tablo's 20%. ReelAthon also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.9) and ads (none vs shown). Tablo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (57 vs 2). On price, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ReelAthon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tablo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReelAthon 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 ReelAthon's.

Tablo ships an update every 5 weeks, ReelAthon daily. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tablo | ReelAthon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tablo/id6446037140/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reelathon/id6797086348/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **57** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 20.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 152 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Nuvyyo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/445058626) | [Brandon Henrie](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896561620) |

## 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


### ReelAthon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reelathon/id6797086348)

Discover curated movie marathons based on themes, franchises, or moods. Easily plan, track, and share your viewing experiences with friends. Features a "Wheel of Boom" for spontaneous movie selection and family-safe options.

**Highlights:** Curated movie marathons, Franchise and theme-based lineups, Wheel of Boom for random selection, Build and share custom marathons, Track watched films and rate them, Family-safe viewing option

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tablo free?

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

### Is ReelAthon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tablo or ReelAthon?

ReelAthon is rated higher. Tablo averages 1.9 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while ReelAthon averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Tablo or ReelAthon have ads?

Tablo shows ads; ReelAthon does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tablo or ReelAthon?

Tablo ships an update every 5 weeks, and ReelAthon daily. Most recently, Tablo was updated on October 15, 2026 and ReelAthon on October 4, 2026.

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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.*