TCL TV+ vs ZipWave TV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TCL TV+
Access a wide range of free entertainment with over 250 TV channels and thousands of movies and shows. New content is regularly added, offering endless viewing possibilities to enhance your entertainment experience.
- 250+ TV channels
- Thousands of movies and TV shows
- Regular content additions
- Free multimedia entertainment
- User-friendly interface
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TCLtv+ is your ultimate free multimedia entertainment software. Explore a vast selection of 250+ TV channels and thousands of movies and TV shows. With ongoing additions to our program formats and content, the possibilities are limitless. Download now and elevate your entertainment experience!
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 rating: ZipWave TV at 5.0 against TCL TV+'s 4.0. ZipWave TV also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 63%) and ads (none vs shown). TCL TV+'s advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, 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.
ZipWave TV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TCL TV+ has 14 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of TCL TV+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of ZipWave TV's.
TCL TV+ ships an update every 2 months, ZipWave TV every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TCL TV+ | ZipWave TV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (14 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | TCL Research America Inc. | ZipWave LLC |
Customer experience
TCL TV+
ZipWave TV
In-app purchases
TCL TV+
No in-app purchases
ZipWave TV
No in-app purchases
