WiTV Viewer vs GoTV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WiTV Viewer
Watch Free-to-Air TV on your iPhone or iPad without an internet connection. This portable tuner receives live broadcast TV and transmits it via WiFi to your device, allowing you to watch and record shows.
- Watch live Free-to-Air TV
- Record TV shows
- Playback recorded shows
- View TV Program Guide (EPG)
- No internet connection required
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WiTV Viewer lets you watch Free-to-Air TV anywhere you go using your iPhone and iPad device. Enjoy Free to view channels without using your airtime, 3G/LTE or any internet connection! WiTV is a portable tuner that receives live, high-quality broadcast TV and transmits signal via WiFi to your iPhone or iPad. Features: - Watch live FTA TV and change channels - Record FTA TV shows and store in your mobile device - Playback your recorded TV shows - View EPG to check for TV Program Guide Note for users: WiTV Viewer is designed for use in Europe, Australia, Asia, South America and Africa, as it supports both FTA DVB-T and FTA ISDB-T transmissions. WiTV Viewer does not work in North America. System Requirements: - WiTV Viewer with compatible TV tuner (DVB-T/ISDB-T) - iPod touch (3rd generation or later), iPhone (iPhone 3GS or later) or iPad with iOS 5.1 or later
GoTV
Stream live TV channels directly on your iPhone or iPad using M3U playlists. Enjoy online TV from your cable provider or free channels anywhere with an internet connection. Supports various streaming protocols for a seamless viewing experience.
- Watch live TV channels
- Add M3U playlists via link or paste
- Supports IPTV technology
- Automatic playlist updates
- Supports HLS, RTMP, RTSP streaming protocols
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GoTV allows you to watch live TV channels on your iPhone or iPad. Simply add a link to an M3U playlist or paste it into the app to start watching online TV. IPTV technology allows you to watch live TV from your cable provider or free live TV channels wherever you are. With this app, you can follow your favorite sports team or enjoy your favorite music channel while on the train or relaxing on the beach. All you need is an internet connection. Please note: this app is a client application, and users must provide their own M3U playlists to watch IPTV. The app supports automatic updates for playlists added via URL. Various streaming protocols are supported, including HLS (m3u8 streams), RTMP, RTSP, and more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: GoTV at 59% against WiTV Viewer's 13%. GoTV also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 13 months). WiTV Viewer's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and iOS requirement (8.1 vs 12.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
WiTV Viewer is free to download; GoTV costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GoTV holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GoTV has 761 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of WiTV Viewer's written reviews are positive against 59% of GoTV's.
WiTV Viewer ships an update every 13 months, GoTV every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 18, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WiTV Viewer | GoTV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.0 (5 ratings) | 4.6 (761 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 13.3% of reviews | 58.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 761 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #183 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.1 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | SHENZHEN GENIATECH INC.,LTD | Leszek Szary |
Customer experience
WiTV Viewer
GoTV
Bugs and requests
WiTV Viewer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
GoTV
Reported bugs
3 issues- Playlist not loading properly
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Compatibility issues with older iOS versions
Requested features
5 requests- Add Chromecast support
- Implement playlist editing and organization
- Introduce EPG (Electronic Program Guide)
- Enable background playback and PIP mode
- Support for external media players
In-app purchases
WiTV Viewer
No in-app purchases
GoTV
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is WiTV Viewer free?
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