HTC TV vs TCT Now
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HTC TV
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HTC TV’s intuitive user interface, you can watch any of your favorite programming from the palm of your hand, schedule recordings on your DVR or control your set-top box without picking up the remote control. FEATURES - Browse the Program Guide for all channels offered by your TV provider. - Watch live channels directly from your mobile device (if available by your TV provider). - Never miss another show with the Catch-up and Restart TV features (if available by your TV provider). - Transfer playback to or from your set top boxes (provided by your TV provider). - Transfer playback to and from any mobile device running the HTC TV App. - Search On Demand and TV content by title. - Schedule and manage your DVR recordings (if available in your TV Service) REQUIREMENTS - Check with your TV Provider to see if HTC TV is compatible with your current service. - 3G, 4G, LTE or Wi-Fi connection to the Internet. Download speeds over 1Mbps are recommended. - Video quality and performance may vary depending on your network speed and device hardware.
TCT Now
Stream live TV channels, watch on-demand content, and manage your DVR recordings from your mobile device. The app allows you to browse program guides, schedule recordings, and even transfer playback between devices.
- Watch live TV channels
- Browse program guide
- Watch on-demand content
- Schedule DVR recordings
- Transfer playback between devices
- Catch-up and Restart TV features
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TCT Now's intuitive user interface, you can watch any of your favorite programming from the palm of your hand, schedule recordings on your DVR or control your set-top box without picking up the remote control. •Browse the Program Guide for all channels offered by your TCT Now. •Watch live channels directly from your mobile device. •Browse and watch On Demand content. •Never miss another show with the Catch-up and Restart TV features. •Transfer playback to and from any mobile device running the TCT Now app. •Search On Demand and TV content by title. •Schedule and manage your DVR recordings.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HTC TV at every 5 months against TCT Now's every 30 months. On price, ads, 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.
HTC TV ships an update every 5 months, TCT Now every 30 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | HTC TV | TCT Now |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 30 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Highland Telephone | Tri County Telephone Assocation |
In-app purchases
HTC TV
No in-app purchases
TCT Now
No in-app purchases








