Comparison

Tv vs Apple TV

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Tv

This app is an innovative IP-TV and video player that integrates seamlessly with the Apple ecosystem. It offers advanced features like hardware acceleration, 4K/HDR/Dolby Vision support, and extensive content filtering. Enjoy a user-friendly experience with online and offline viewing options.

Highlights
  • Apple Ecosystem Integration
  • Hardware Acceleration
  • 4K/HDR/Dolby Vision Support
  • Content Filtering
  • Picture-in-Picture
  • Online & Offline Viewing
  • Favorites Feature
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Dont think about what to watch. TV Box understands you, finds what you are looking for, and gets it ready for you. Discover content in seconds with AI powered search, translate subtitles instantly, and take full control of your viewing experience. Watch live TV, movies, and series in one powerful app with a built in player, recording, downloads, and CarPlay and AirPlay support. Stop searching for what to watch. TV Box finds it for you. Just press play. All your content in one powerful and intelligent app. TV Box is a powerful IPTV and media player designed for modern users. Add your own playlists, manage your content, and take full control of your viewing experience with advanced features. IPTV and Streaming Features M3U and Xtream support Quick playlist add with copy and paste Automatic playlist updates Multiple playlist management Live TV, radio, movies, and series support Filter by genre, country, and category EPG TV guide with reminders Live stream recording AI and Smart Features Natural language search Smart content recommendations AI powered content summaries Content filtering and control Real time subtitle translation Player and Performance 4K HDR HDR10 HDR10 Plus Dolby Vision support Hardware accelerated smooth playback All popular video and audio formats Text image and closed caption subtitle support Adaptive bitrate streaming Media and Advanced Features Video download and offline viewing Picture in Picture AirPlay streaming Local media playback Stream from network devices Background playback for radio and music Ambient mode fireplace effect Personalization and Sync Continue watching Recently watched New content Genre based recommendations Multiple favorite lists iCloud sync across devices Security and Control Face ID protection Password security Hide adult content Parental controls iOS Features Siri voice control Apple Intelligence integration CarPlay support Optimized for iPhone and iPad Important TV Box does not provide or host any content. Users must add their own media playlists. With TV Box, do not just watch. Experience it.

About

Apple TV

This app is a central hub for exclusive original series, movies, and live sports like Formula 1 and MLB. It also aggregates content from your favorite streaming services, allowing you to buy or rent titles and discover new shows.

Highlights
  • Exclusive Apple Originals
  • Live Formula 1 & MLB
  • Buy or rent movies
  • Aggregate streaming services
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Continue Watching feature
Features
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Apple TV is the home of exclusive Apple Original shows and movies, Formula 1®, MLS, Friday Night Baseball, thousands of movies to buy or rent, and all the best programming from your favorite streaming services — all in one place. With an Apple TV subscription: • Stream thousands of hours of Apple Originals—thrilling dramas, epic sci-fi, and feel-good comedies, all with no ads—including Ted Lasso, Severance, The Morning Show, Silo, Shrinking, Slow Horses, and F1 The Movie. • Enjoy new releases weekly, with no ads. • Watch every Formula 1 Grand Prix™ live—with all-access coverage for every practice, qualifying, Sprint, and race. • Watch Friday Night Baseball, with live MLB matchups every Friday of the regular season. • Watch every Major League Soccer match live throughout the regular season, the entire playoffs, and Leagues Cup, all with no blackouts. Discover more to watch: • Buy or rent newly released movies, and browse the Apple TV Store with over 100,000 movies and shows—including the largest selection of 4K HDR titles. • Add Apple TV Channels subscriptions and stream seamlessly in the Apple TV app — no additional apps, accounts, or passwords needed. • Connect over 100 video streaming apps to access all your favorite shows and movies in one place. Apple TV app makes all your TV watching easier: • Get personalized recommendations across everything you watch. • With Continue Watching, pick up where you left off across all your subscriptions and devices. • Add to Watchlist to keep track of what you want to watch later. • Browse sports to see live and upcoming matchups, and choose your favorite teams to automatically add games to Continue Watching and receive notifications for close games and more. • Easily find all of your purchased movies and shows in the Library. • Enjoy the best picture and sound quality in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos when available. • Stream over a Wi-Fi or cellular connection, or download to watch offline. • Find the Apple TV app on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac, as well as smart TVs and streaming devices. Requirements: • iOS devices using iOS 12.3 or later • Some features require internet access over a Wi-Fi or cellular data connection • HDR video playback may not be available for all content or on all devices Apple TV subscription does not include third party-branded subscription services or content available for rental or purchase in the Apple TV app. In select regions, an Apple TV subscription may only be available as part of an iCloud+ subscription. If you subscribe to any Apple TV channels, payment will be charged to your Apple Account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless they are canceled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Simultaneous streams may be limited on a per-subscription basis. The availability of Apple TV features, channels, and related content may vary depending on the country or region from which you attempt to access them. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your Settings on the Apple TV app after purchase. See https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/en-ww for the Privacy Policy. Apple TV app Terms and Conditions can be found at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/us/terms.html

Screenshots

Tv4 screens
Apple TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Apple TV at Free against Tv's $5.99. Apple TV also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (43% vs 10%). Tv's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Apple TV is free to download; Tv costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Apple TV holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Apple TV has 1.9M ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Tv's written reviews are positive against 43% of Apple TV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tv ships an update every 3 months, Apple TV every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Tv versus Apple TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTvApple TV
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.8 (1.9M ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.9% of reviews43.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings31.9M — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro
Requires iOS17.610.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB8 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAhmet KiremitciApple

Customer experience

Tv

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews91 reviews
Positive9.9%
Neutral2.2%
Negative87.9%

Apple TV

All ratings1,880,713 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.2%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews5,832 reviews
Positive43.1%
Neutral8.8%
Negative48.0%

Bugs and requests

Tv

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Apple TV

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Playback issues and random freezes
  • Incorrect episode/content display
  • Syncing problems across devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to save/bookmark content for later
  • Improved content organization and navigation
  • Sync playback progress across devices
  • Chromecast/casting support
  • User profiles and personalized recommendations

In-app purchases

None

Tv

No in-app purchases

None

Apple TV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tv free?
Tv costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Apple TV free?
Apple TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tv or Apple TV?
Apple TV is rated higher. Tv averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Apple TV averages 4.8 from 1.9M ratings.
Do Tv or Apple TV have ads?
Apple TV shows ads; Tv does not.
Which is updated more often, Tv or Apple TV?
Tv ships an update every 3 months, and Apple TV every 2 months. Most recently, Tv was updated on October 29, 2026 and Apple TV on October 29, 2026.

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