# FirstMediaX vs SW Stream TV

The clearest difference is rating: SW Stream TV at 5.0 against FirstMediaX's 3.0. SW Stream TV also leads on device support (4 vs 1). FirstMediaX's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

SW Stream TV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FirstMediaX | SW Stream TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firstmediax/id743590884/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sw-stream-tv/id6747888306/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 21.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 15 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [First Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/1082239224) | [Southwest Minnesota Broadband Services](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823205218) |

## What reviewers say

### FirstMediaX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firstmediax/id743590884)

Stream live TV channels, catch up on favorite shows, and access a vast library of movies and documentaries on demand. Control your set-top box with an advanced remote and enjoy a new, user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Live TV streaming, Catch-Up TV, Video On Demand, Thousands of hours of content, Advance Remote Control, Interactive TV guides

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SW Stream TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sw-stream-tv/id6747888306)

Transform your device into a comprehensive TV experience. Stream live channels and access your recorded content with intuitive navigation and a program guide. This app is designed exclusively for existing subscribers.

**Highlights:** Live channel streaming, Program guide, Content search, Recordings management, Catch Up TV, Gesture navigation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FirstMediaX free?

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

### Is SW Stream TV free?

SW Stream TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FirstMediaX or SW Stream TV?

SW Stream TV is rated higher. FirstMediaX averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while SW Stream TV averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do FirstMediaX or SW Stream TV have ads?

Neither FirstMediaX nor SW Stream TV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FirstMediaX or SW Stream TV?

FirstMediaX ships an update every 5 months, and SW Stream TV every 5 months. Most recently, FirstMediaX was updated on October 22, 2026 and SW Stream TV on October 28, 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.*