# Rewatch LIVE vs TappyBBS

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TappyBBS at 100% against Rewatch LIVE's 33%. TappyBBS also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 9). Rewatch LIVE's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 1) and chart position (#64 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rewatch LIVE sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. TappyBBS asks for nothing beyond the download.

TappyBBS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rewatch LIVE has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Rewatch LIVE's written reviews are positive against 100% of TappyBBS's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rewatch LIVE | TappyBBS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rewatch-live-save-live-stream/id6475189565/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tappybbs/id6786830214/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 32.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#64** | — |
| Size | 59 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Reactish, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679263993) | [Waldron Interactive LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1147877306) |

## What reviewers say

### Rewatch LIVE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rewatch-live-save-live-stream/id6475189565)

**Currently charting:** #64 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

Automatically record and save live streams from your favorite social media creators and personal broadcasts. Replay or download videos anytime without missing a moment. Supports public live streams, gaming, and more.

**Highlights:** Auto record live streams, Save live videos, Download live streams, Anonymous viewing, Cloud storage, Record multiple streams

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited VIP | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited VIP | $9.00 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited VIP | $12.00 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited VIP | $17.99 | per month |
| Unlimited VIP | $39.00 | per 2 months |
| Unlimited VIP | $44.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlimited VIP | $59.00 | per 3 months |
| Unlimited VIP | $89.00 | per 6 months |
| Unlimited VIP | $99.00 | per 6 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best app ever
- 👍 Cured TikTok obsession
- 👍 Works extremely well
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Just works

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Missed recordings
- 🐛 Video playback issues
- 🔒 Restricted access to some live streams

**Reported bugs**

- App not opening
- Recordings cut short
- Entire live streams not recorded
- Garbled videos on live

**Requested features**

- Add more auto record slots
- Easier to find and share archived content
- Bookmark option for live videos
- Desktop version
- Notification when someone goes live


### TappyBBS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tappybbs/id6786830214)

Experience a retro, terminal-based chat community inspired by 1980s and '90s bulletin board systems. Engage in public or private rooms, send direct messages, and navigate conversations with a command-driven interface.

**Highlights:** Terminal-based interface, Public and private chat rooms, Direct messaging, Command-driven navigation, Retro aesthetic, Content reporting

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rewatch LIVE free?

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

### Is TappyBBS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rewatch LIVE or TappyBBS?

TappyBBS is rated higher. Rewatch LIVE averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while TappyBBS averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Rewatch LIVE or TappyBBS have ads?

Neither Rewatch LIVE nor TappyBBS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rewatch LIVE or TappyBBS?

Rewatch LIVE ships an update every 4 weeks, and TappyBBS every 4 weeks. Most recently, Rewatch LIVE was updated on November 8, 2026 and TappyBBS on October 31, 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.*