# Appwe vs TVBox

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TVBox at none against Appwe's 3. TVBox also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Appwe's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (76 vs 2). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Appwe sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. TVBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

TVBox holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Appwe has 76 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Appwe's written reviews are positive against 50% of TVBox's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Appwe ships an update every 2 months, TVBox every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Appwe | TVBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appwe/id6479590367/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvbox-iptv-player/id6720753107/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **76** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **54.5% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 22 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [北京汗粮科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484939721) | [冬姣 彭](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769236286) |

## What reviewers say

### Appwe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appwe/id6479590367)

Easily install apps on your smart TV by adjusting ADB settings and entering an app code. Share your favorite smart TV apps with friends by uploading them to a website and generating a shareable code.

**Highlights:** Smart TV app installation, ADB settings guidance, App code input, App sharing via website, Generate shareable codes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 下载加速卡 30 天 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 下载加速卡 24小时 | $0.99 | one-time |
| VIP 会员 30 天 | $9.99 | one-time |


### TVBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvbox-iptv-player/id6720753107)

This app allows users to preview live broadcast sources in real-time, ensuring they never miss a moment of their favorite TV dramas, sports, or news. It offers a channel list with real-time delay checks and a favorites feature for easy access to preferred content. Users can also configure network and local settings.

**Highlights:** Real-time live source preview, Channel delay monitoring, Favorites list, Network configuration, Local configuration

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Appwe free?

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

### Is TVBox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Appwe or TVBox?

TVBox is rated higher. Appwe averages 4.8 out of 5 from 76 ratings, while TVBox averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Appwe or TVBox have ads?

TVBox shows ads; Appwe does not.

### Which is updated more often, Appwe or TVBox?

Appwe ships an update every 2 months, and TVBox every 3 days. Most recently, Appwe was updated on October 17, 2026 and TVBox 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.*