Comparison

TV Assist vs Nero Receiver

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

Head to head
About

TV Assist

Stream photos, videos, and music from your device to DLNA-compatible TVs and other devices. Share media with friends and family, or receive content from other DLNA devices. Offers interactive drawing and recording features.

Highlights
  • Cast photos, videos, and music to DLNA devices
  • Browse and play media from other DLNA devices
  • Receive media streams from other DLNA devices
  • Interactive drawing on TV screen
  • Record and stream video/audio directly to TV
  • Upload files to device for playback
Features
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Play photos, videos, and music from your iPhone/iPad to DLNA-compatible devices such as smart TVs, AV systems, speakers, PCs, and other mobile devices. Easy to use - Just pick your media and tap to play, only one single step to play it on your TV! Anytime, anywhere, across devices - Enjoy sharing photos, videos, and music with friends and family. Stream content to a nearby TV or other devices for everyone to view or listen together. TV Assist also lets you browse media on other DLNA devices and play them directly on your iPhone/iPad or another compatible device. Getting photos, videos and music from friends is easy - Use TV Assist as a media receiver (renderer) to accept media streamed from other DLNA devices (e.g., another iPhone/iPad running TV Assist). Key Features: - Display photos on other devices in multiple sizes for the best viewing experience; - Play videos on other devices in all supported qualities; - Play music on other devices with metadata; - Detect and play media content from web pages; - Access and play media files stored on other DLNA devices; - Upload files to your iPhone/iPad and play them; - Draw on your TV screen interactively; - Record videos or audio and stream them directly to TV; - Work as a renderer: Receive media from other DLNA devices; - Work as a server: Share your device's media with other DLNA devices. Supported Devices: - TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony, Panasonic, Sharp, Philips, Thomson and many others; - AV systems from DENON, Onkyo, Marantz, Bose, Pioneer and many others; - Game consoles such as Xbox 360, PlayStation 3; - Media Players: Apple TV, Sony Blu-ray players, TV boxes and others; - PCs/Mac: Twonky, Windows Media Player, Plex, and others; - All DLNA/UPnP-certified devices. Important Notes: - TV Assist relies on DLNA technology and requires a WiFi connection; - Ensure your TV/device is DLNA-compatible and connected to the same local network; - Some iPhone/iPad media formats may not be supported by your TV/device; - TV Assist cannot access media from other iOS apps (e.g., the native Videos app). Upload files to TV Assist for playback.

About

Nero Receiver

Stream videos, photos, and music from your PC to your mobile device wirelessly. Play media between different mobile devices on the same WiFi network, even across platforms. Enjoy easy playback and control of your home media library.

Highlights
  • Stream videos, photos, and music
  • Wireless media playback on mobile
  • Cross-platform media sharing
  • Control playback from smartphone
  • AI Tagging for photos
  • Themed slideshows
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Stream videos, photos & music via your PC in your home network and play your media wirelessly on your mobile device with super easy to use Nero Receiver App. Also stream media files between different mobile devices within the same WiFi network – even platform independent. E.g. use Nero Streaming Player App on one mobile device as a wireless media controller and via Nero Receiver App let your second mobile device become your wireless media player. Nero Receiver App is also compatible with numerous other UPnP / DLNA media servers and media player apps. * Stream videos, photos & music to your tablet in the garden! * Listen to PC music playlists on your smartphone in the bedroom! * Friends came over? Show some photos & slideshows sitting on the couch! Nero Receiver provides you with an easy and high quality solution! - Play photos, videos & music stored on the PC to your mobile device - Stream music and music playlists - Stream photos and slideshows - Cast single videos or several videos in a row - Play any media file from Media Player® to your tablet or mobile - Cast media files using any UPnP / DLNA media servers - Pause or stop media playback and skip titles using your smartphone Special features in combination with Nero MediaHome®: - AI Tags: automatic categorize your photos by content - Transcoding: always stream in device-compatible format - Face Recognition: automatic categorization of your photo library by persons - Geotagging: sort photos by places you have visited - Themed Slideshows: stream slideshows with automatic intro/outro, transitions & music How to stream to Nero Receiver App via Nero MediaHome: 1. Open Nero MediaHome on your PC. 2. In the upper right corner you'll find a screen symbol as ‘Play To’ device selection window. 3. Select your tablet or smartphone from the list. 4. Select a video, photo, a slideshow, or a music playlist in Nero MediaHome. 5. Press play in Nero MediaHome & start enjoying your content around the house on your mobile device! For how to proceed with other UPNP / DLNA media servers check out Nero Know HowApp under FAQ 'Nero Receiver'. Please note: Your PC and mobile device need to be on the same WiFi. It is highly recommended to use only in private and secured wireless networks.

Screenshots

TV Assist4 screens
Nero Receiver3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TV Assist at 65% against Nero Receiver's 14%. TV Assist also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). Nero Receiver's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. TV Assist sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Nero Receiver sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TV Assist holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Assist has 10K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of TV Assist's written reviews are positive against 14% of Nero Receiver's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Assist ships an update every 3 weeks, Nero Receiver every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TV Assist versus Nero Receiver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV AssistNero Receiver
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (10K ratings) — better3.3 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews65.3% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings10K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB16 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperShanghai Yitu Information Technology Co., Ltd.Nero AG

Customer experience

TV Assist

All ratings10,109 ratings
Positive81.7%
Neutral4.6%
Negative13.7%
Written reviews747 reviews
Positive65.3%
Neutral7.0%
Negative27.7%

Nero Receiver

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%

Bugs and requests

TV Assist

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Fails to detect TV
  • Incorrect video orientation
  • Freezes during use
  • Loses connection randomly
  • Incompatible with latest iOS version

Requested features

5 requests
  • Support for more file formats
  • Ability to cast browser content
  • Improved video playback controls
  • Slideshow functionality
  • Compatibility with more devices

Nero Receiver

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

TV Assist

One-time7
  • Unlimited Photos$0.99
  • Unlimited Videos$0.99
  • Unlimited Music$0.99
Show 4 more
  • Online Media Pack$0.99
  • Basic Features$1.99
  • Advanced Features$1.99
  • Full Version$2.99
1 purchases

Nero Receiver

One-time1
  • Remove advertising$0.99

Questions

Is TV Assist free?
TV Assist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nero Receiver free?
Nero Receiver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Assist or Nero Receiver?
TV Assist is rated higher. TV Assist averages 4.3 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Nero Receiver averages 3.3 from 6 ratings.
Do TV Assist or Nero Receiver have ads?
Both TV Assist and Nero Receiver show ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Assist or Nero Receiver?
TV Assist ships an update every 3 weeks, and Nero Receiver every 5 months. Most recently, TV Assist was updated on November 9, 2026 and Nero Receiver on November 1, 2026.

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