# TV Assist vs G

The clearest difference is rating: TV Assist at 4.3 against G's 3.4. TV Assist also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 30%) and ratings volume (10K vs 242). G'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. TV Assist sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. G asks for nothing beyond the download.

TV Assist holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Assist has 10K ratings behind it against 242, 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 30% of G's.

TV Assist ships an update every 3 weeks, G every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Assist | G |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-assist/id760661078/reviews)** | [3.4 (242 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/g-mscreen-multiple-screen/id921933799/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 242 |
| Positive reviews | **65.3% of reviews** | 29.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 42 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [俊红 柴](https://appshunter.io/developer/547237469) | [日昕 白](https://appshunter.io/developer/921933798) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Assist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-assist/id760661078)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Photos | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Videos | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Music | $0.99 | one-time |
| Online Media Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Basic Features | $1.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Features | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full Version | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Works well
- 💡 Useful for sharing photos/videos on TV
- 🔒 Reliable connection
- 👍 Great app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 💸 Too many ads
- 🔒 Unreliable connection

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### G

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/g-mscreen-multiple-screen/id921933799)

Control your Set Top Box (STB) remotely from your mobile device. Manage channels, use a virtual remote, and access the electronic program guide. Adjust STB settings like sleep timers and parental controls.

**Highlights:** Search and switch STB channels, Edit channels (move, rename, delete, lock, favorite, sort), Watch STB channels on mobile, View Electronic Program Guide (EPG), Virtual remote control interface, Add/edit/delete STB timers, Change STB settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Effective remote control functionality
- 🎯 Works well when properly connected
- ⭐ Game-changing app for eliminating physical remotes
- 🔧 Improved stability in recent versions
- 📱 Useful for STB device management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection failures to receiver
- ⏱️ Extremely slow channel loading times
- ❌ App crashes and freezes regularly
- 🔌 Poor iOS compatibility (especially iOS 13+)
- 📊 Cannot display large channel lists (500+ channels)

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot connect to receiver after updates
- App stuck on 'Getting Channel' screen
- App crashes on iPhone 6, 6s, and SE models
- Connection hangs indefinitely
- Channel list fails to load or display

**Requested features**

- Audio change control on remote
- Screen mirroring capability
- Direct channel streaming to mobile device
- Satellite selection button
- Language preference settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Assist free?

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

### Is G free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TV Assist or G?

TV Assist is rated higher. TV Assist averages 4.3 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while G averages 3.4 from 242 ratings.

### Do TV Assist or G have ads?

TV Assist shows ads; G does not.

### Which is updated more often, TV Assist or G?

TV Assist ships an update every 3 weeks, and G every 3 months. Most recently, TV Assist was updated on September 25, 2026 and G on September 16, 2026.

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