# Simpleplus vs Televen MAX

The clearest difference is rating: Simpleplus at 4.6 against Televen MAX's 2.4. Simpleplus also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (28% vs 10%). Televen MAX's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Simpleplus holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simpleplus has 1.2K ratings behind it against 67, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Simpleplus's written reviews are positive against 10% of Televen MAX's.

Simpleplus ships an update every 6 months, Televen MAX every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simpleplus | Televen MAX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpleplus/id6446922417/reviews)** | [2.4 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/televen-max/id6451449423/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 67 |
| Positive reviews | **28.4% of reviews** | 10.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 42 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SimpleTV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679703520) | [Mediablocks LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573409322) |

## What reviewers say

### Simpleplus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpleplus/id6446922417)

Stream your favorite channels, exclusive content, and original productions on demand. Enjoy full control over live TV, create personalized profiles, and access premium packages from various providers all in one place.

**Highlights:** Live TV control (pause, rewind, fast-forward), Up to 5 personalized profiles, Background playback, Interactive live programming guide, On-demand content library, Exclusive original series and documentaries, Integrated premium packages (Paramount+, HBO, etc.)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and fast to use
- ✨ High video quality
- 📱 Works on iPhone
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 📺 Good channel selection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently crashes
- 🐛 App freezes often
- 🐛 App is slow
- 🐛 Does not work on Smart TVs (LG, Samsung)
- 🐛 Cannot record content

**Reported bugs**

- App does not open
- App crashes frequently
- App freezes
- App is slow
- App does not work on Smart TVs (LG, Samsung)

**Requested features**

- Add app for Apple TV
- Add app for Samsung non-Android TVs
- Enable Chromecast casting
- Allow screen sharing without keeping phone screen on
- Improve app for tablets to support orientation changes


### Televen MAX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/televen-max/id6451449423)

Stream Venezuelan television live from anywhere. Enjoy live sports and daily updates on various TV shows across all your devices. Access hundreds of programs and live sports channels with a simple installation.

**Highlights:** Live Venezuelan TV, Live sports streaming, Daily program updates, Multi-device access, Hundreds of programs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simpleplus free?

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

### Is Televen MAX free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simpleplus or Televen MAX?

Simpleplus is rated higher. Simpleplus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Televen MAX averages 2.4 from 67 ratings.

### Do Simpleplus or Televen MAX have ads?

Televen MAX shows ads; Simpleplus does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simpleplus or Televen MAX?

Simpleplus ships an update every 6 months, and Televen MAX every 2 months. Most recently, Simpleplus was updated on September 22, 2026 and Televen MAX on August 20, 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.*