# WiTV Viewer vs Orbitv

The clearest difference is rating: Orbitv at 4.7 against WiTV Viewer's 4.0. Orbitv also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 13%) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 13 months). WiTV Viewer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Orbitv sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. WiTV Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Orbitv holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Orbitv has 108 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 54% of Orbitv's.

WiTV Viewer ships an update every 13 months, Orbitv every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WiTV Viewer | Orbitv |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/witv-viewer/id710445913/reviews) | **[4.7 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbitv-live-tv-iptv-player/id1541760093/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **108** |
| Positive reviews | 13.3% of reviews | **53.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SHENZHEN GENIATECH INC.,LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/542603014) | [General Broadcast SpA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541760095) |

## What reviewers say

### WiTV Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/witv-viewer/id710445913)

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.

**Highlights:** Watch live Free-to-Air TV, Record TV shows, Playback recorded shows, View TV Program Guide (EPG), No internet connection required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Orbitv

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbitv-live-tv-iptv-player/id1541760093)

Stream live TV channels and sports from around the world. This app allows you to add your own IPTV playlists and discover a wide variety of entertainment, news, and sports content. Enjoy advanced customization and a built-in player with casting capabilities.

**Highlights:** World TV access, Live sports and entertainment streaming, IPTV M3U playlist support, Advanced channel customization, Built-in player with casting, Favorites and history tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Orbitv Pro (1 month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Orbitv x - 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Orbitv Pro (6 months) | $13.99 | per 6 months |
| Orbitv Pro (1 year) | $23.99 | per year |
| Orbitv x - 6 Months | $25.49 | per 6 months |
| Orbitv x - 1 Year | $45.99 | per year |
| Orbitv+ | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WiTV Viewer free?

WiTV Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Orbitv free?

Orbitv is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WiTV Viewer or Orbitv?

Orbitv is rated higher. WiTV Viewer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Orbitv averages 4.7 from 108 ratings.

### Do WiTV Viewer or Orbitv have ads?

Orbitv shows ads; WiTV Viewer does not.

### Which is updated more often, WiTV Viewer or Orbitv?

WiTV Viewer ships an update every 13 months, and Orbitv every 5 weeks. Most recently, WiTV Viewer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Orbitv on October 23, 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.*