Comparison

Xfinity Stream vs Fios TV Mobile

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Xfinity Stream

Stream live TV channels, On Demand content, and DVR recordings from your Xfinity or NOW TV service. Watch thousands of shows and movies, download content for offline viewing, and schedule recordings remotely.

Highlights
  • Watch live TV channels
  • Stream On Demand content
  • Schedule DVR recordings
  • Download recordings for offline viewing
  • Access thousands of shows and movies
  • Watch free live streaming channels
Features
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Enjoy the entertainment you love with the Xfinity Stream app! Access is included for all Xfinity and NOW TV customers. Watch live sports, news, movies, shows, and so much more! Top Features: • Xfinity TV customers can watch up to 250+ channels of live TV on the go and your entire channel line-up at home • NOW TV customers can watch 40+ channels of live TV from anywhere • Xfinity internet customers can watch free live streaming channels and free On Demand shows and movies • Schedule DVR recordings from any device • Access thousands of shows and movies to stream On Demand • Download your recordings and movie library to watch offline • Start watching right after order, and get your full set of channels and features as soon as your services are activated in your home Help & Support: • Features may vary based on level of service. • Additional information on the Xfinity Stream app minimum system requirements: https://www.xfinity.com/support/articles/xfinity-tv-app-requirements • Look up your existing Xfinity ID (email, mobile phone, or username) or reset your password: xfinity.com/password • Learn more about 'Do Not Sell My Personal Information' options at https://www.xfinity.com/privacy/manage-preference • Please note: This app features Nielsen’s proprietary measurement software which will allow you to contribute to market research, like Nielsen’s TV Ratings. Please see www.nielsen.com/digitalprivacy for more information.

About

Fios TV Mobile

Stream live TV channels and thousands of On Demand movies and shows from virtually anywhere with a Fios TV subscription. Manage your DVR, download content for offline viewing, and even control your TV remotely.

Highlights
  • Live TV streaming
  • On Demand library
  • DVR management
  • Offline downloads
  • Remote TV control
  • Content recommendations
Features
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Verizon Fios TV Mobile lets you watch TV from virtually anywhere with a Fios TV subscription. With the app, you can: - Choose from hundreds of live TV channels and stream thousands of On Demand movies and shows. - Search for your favorite entertainment easily. Filter by genre, ratings, favorite channels and more. - View your personal library of DVR recordings, On Demand purchases, downloads, bookmarks and more. Get recommendations for shows and movies you’ll love. - Download content to watch offline or stream data-free as a Verizon Wireless Customer (data-free offer not available in California). - Control your TV through the app to play content, manage your DVR, watch recordings and more. Download the app and start streaming instantly on your mobile device, with a Fios TV subscription. *The Fios TV Mobile app is included with the Fios TV subscription. Req. compatible device and Fios® TV. Content restrictions may apply. Fios Internet req’d for in-home use. Full channel access and DVR streaming require Fios Multi-Room DVR Enhanced or Premium Service. Max. combined 4 simultaneous Live TV and/or DVR streams per media server. Verizon Wireless Data-Free Streaming (not available in California): Req. postpay 4G LTE service. Non-streaming activity and app diagnostics (e.g., app downloads, starting/restarting the app, going off airplane mode and transitioning from Wi-Fi to 4G LTE) will incur data charges. For Verizon Unlimited customers, app data usage will be counted, not billed.  Early access to Fios TV Mobile app begins with activation & ends upon installation or in 14 days, whichever comes first. Remote control functionality requires use of Fios® router & HD set-top box. CA Privacy Notice https://www.verizon.com/about/privacy/full-privacy-policy?scrollto=index-1#acc-item-55 Please note: This app features Nielsen’s proprietary measurement software which contributes to market research, like Nielsen’s TV Ratings. Please see http://www.nielsen.com/digitalprivacy for more information.

Screenshots

Xfinity Stream4 screens
Fios TV Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Fios TV Mobile at none against Xfinity Stream's shown. Fios TV Mobile also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Xfinity Stream's advantage is chart position (#126 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Xfinity Stream against 4.5 for Fios TV Mobile. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 269K and 336K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 17% of Xfinity Stream's written reviews are positive against 12% of Fios TV Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Xfinity Stream ships an update every 2 months, Fios TV Mobile every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Xfinity Stream versus Fios TV Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXfinity StreamFios TV Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (269K ratings) — better4.5 (336K ratings)
Positive reviews17.4% of reviews — better11.8% of reviews
Number of ratings269K336K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#126 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB123 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperComcastVerizon Services Corporation

Customer experience

Xfinity Stream

All ratings266,093 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews1,434 reviews
Positive17.4%
Neutral8.9%
Negative73.7%

Fios TV Mobile

All ratings334,850 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews652 reviews
Positive11.8%
Neutral6.0%
Negative82.2%

User reviews

Xfinity Stream

From 269K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient to watch on the go
  • 👍 Ability to watch live TV and recordings
  • 🚀 Useful for traveling and watching on mobile devices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Unreliable streaming and connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance across devices
  • 🐛 Confusing user interface and navigation
  • 🐛 Unauthorized device access and login issues

Fios TV Mobile

From 336K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient remote app
  • 👍 Sleek new user interface
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find content
  • 🔒 Limited functionality compared to previous app
  • 🔋 Poor performance on mobile devices
  • 🤔 Removing useful features like channel favorites

Bugs and requests

Xfinity Stream

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Recordings getting deleted or becoming inaccessible
  • Time zone not updating based on location
  • Inability to cast from iPad
  • Audio sync issues on Roku
  • Frequent login loops and logout problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Background audio playback
  • Picture-in-picture mode
  • Improved content recommendations
  • Ability to manage devices and access permissions

Fios TV Mobile

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App randomly logs users out and requires re-login
  • DVR recordings not accessible or playback issues
  • Channels not available outside home network
  • Freezing and buffering problems during playback
  • Incorrect channel listings and guide information

Requested features

5 requests
  • Bring back the old app with improved stability
  • Add ability to resume playback from where left off
  • Improve channel browsing and search functionality
  • Restore portrait mode and other device orientation options
  • Provide better integration with set-top box features

In-app purchases

None

Xfinity Stream

No in-app purchases

None

Fios TV Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Xfinity Stream free?
Xfinity Stream is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fios TV Mobile free?
Fios TV Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Xfinity Stream or Fios TV Mobile?
Xfinity Stream is rated higher. Xfinity Stream averages 4.6 out of 5 from 269K ratings, while Fios TV Mobile averages 4.5 from 336K ratings.
Do Xfinity Stream or Fios TV Mobile have ads?
Xfinity Stream shows ads; Fios TV Mobile does not.
Which is updated more often, Xfinity Stream or Fios TV Mobile?
Xfinity Stream ships an update every 2 months, and Fios TV Mobile every 6 weeks. Most recently, Xfinity Stream was updated on October 29, 2026 and Fios TV Mobile on October 29, 2026.

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