# Tv vs Apple TV

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Tv | Apple TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-box/id657179789/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apple-tv/id1174078549/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1.9M** |
| Positive reviews | 9.9% of reviews | **43.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **10.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ahmet Kiremitci](https://appshunter.io/developer/657179792) | [Apple](https://appshunter.io/developer/284417353) |

## What reviewers say

### Tv

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-box/id657179789)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Apple TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apple-tv/id1174078549)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Decent quality viewing experience
- 👍 Impressive 4K and audio quality
- 🤩 Fantastic original content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
- 🤯 Confusing and unintuitive interface
- 💰 Misleading pricing and pay-to-watch content
- 🤔 Lack of user-friendly features
- 😡 Terrible customer support

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*