SFNTVNOW vs BroadStream TV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SFNTVNOW
Transform your device into a comprehensive TV experience. Stream live channels, access interactive program guides, and manage recordings of your favorite shows. This application is designed exclusively for existing subscribers.
- Live channel streaming
- Interactive program guide
- Content search
- Catch Up TV
- Series and program recording
- Gesture navigation
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Turn your device into a full featured TV. Watch current channels and recordings. This app is intended for people that are already subscribers to SFNTVNOW-Gen2. MAIN FEATURES -- Navigation with simple and efficient gestures. -- Fully interactive program guide -- Advanced content search -- Watch currently streaming programming -- Catch Up TV on selected programs -- Record and watch series and individual programs. REQUIREMENTS - This is a free app for SFNTVNOW-Gen2 subscribers only. - Wi-Fi only video viewing. - Universal App (iPhone and iPad). Requires IOS 15.6 +
BroadStream TV
Transform your device into a comprehensive TV experience. Stream live channels and access your recorded content with intuitive navigation and advanced search.
- Live channel streaming
- Access to recordings
- Interactive program guide
- Advanced content search
- Catch Up TV functionality
- Series and program recording
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Turn your device into a full featured TV. Watch current channels and recordings. This app is intended for people that are already subscribers to BroadStream TV. MAIN FEATURES -- Navigation with simple and efficient gestures. -- Fully interactive program guide -- Advanced content search -- Watch currently streaming programming -- Catch Up TV on selected programs -- Record and watch series and individual programs. REQUIREMENTS - This is a free app for BroadStream TV subscribers only. - Wi-Fi only video viewing. - Universal App (iPhone and iPad). Requires IOS 15.6 +
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: BroadStream TV at 67% against SFNTVNOW's 0%. BroadStream TV also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
SFNTVNOW ships an update every 10 months, BroadStream TV every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | SFNTVNOW | BroadStream TV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Southern Fibernet Communications, LLC | Broadstar |
Customer experience
SFNTVNOW
BroadStream TV
In-app purchases
SFNTVNOW
No in-app purchases
BroadStream TV
No in-app purchases
