MaxTV Live vs ZipWave TV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MaxTV Live
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MaxTV Live – Watch Live TV & Movies Anytime All your live TV channels and movies in one app. Watch live broadcasts, catch what's on tonight in the TV guide, or pick a movie from the VOD library – on your phone, tablet or TV, all with one MaxTV account. LIVE TV • All your channels, sorted by channel number • Channel list inside the player – swipe through channels without stopping the picture • Now & next on every channel, and a full TV guide • Reminders for the shows you don't want to miss • Tonight on TV and Top Channels rails, so the good stuff is always one tap away MOVIES ON DEMAND • A growing library of movies • Tap ⓘ to read the description before you press play • Continue Watching – pick up right where you stopped, on any device MADE FOR EVERY SCREEN • Phone, tablet and Android TV / TV boxes • Big-screen layout built for the remote control • Sign in on your TV in seconds: scan the QR code with your phone, no typing SMOOTH PLAYBACK • HD and Full HD streams with automatic quality • Fast channel start • Swipe to adjust volume and brightness while you watch • Picture quality and language settings SAFE FOR THE FAMILY • Parental PIN to lock channels • Sleep timer New channels and channel logos show up automatically – no app update needed.
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 update cadence: ZipWave TV at every 2 days against MaxTV Live's every 6 months. MaxTV Live's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, 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.
MaxTV Live ships an update every 6 months, ZipWave TV every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MaxTV Live | ZipWave TV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | MaxTV SHPK | ZipWave LLC |
In-app purchases
MaxTV Live
No in-app purchases
ZipWave TV
No in-app purchases
