WFXB FOX vs HTC TV MAX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WFXB FOX
Stay informed with local weather forecasts, breaking news, and community updates. This app provides comprehensive coverage for the Carolinas, keeping you connected to what's happening around you.
- Local weather forecasts
- Breaking news updates
- Community information
- Carolina coverage
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WFXB FOX TV, covering the Carolinas for your Weather, News and all things that are Not the News.
HTC TV MAX
Stream live TV, news, sports, and on-demand content from over 100 channels. Features include Cloud DVR, Start Over TV, and Look Back TV for a flexible viewing experience on multiple devices.
- Live and local channel streaming
- Video On Demand library
- Start Over TV functionality
- Look Back TV up to 72 hours
- Cloud DVR recording
- User-friendly guide
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Enjoy the latest entertainment, up to the minute news, live sporting events and even classic television programming from over 100+ channels, including the most popular local channels and national cable networks. HTC TV MAX makes watching television simple on almost any device in your home. In addition to live television, HTC TV MAX provides access to a host of popular features including Video On Demand, Look Back, Start Over TV, and Cloud DVR. Top Features: Live & Local: Enjoy your favorite local and national channels with HTC TV MAX. Subscription required. User Guide: Simple and informative user guide provides access to what’s on today and in the future. Video On Demand: Access to thousands of hour’s content from the most popular cable channels. Start Over TV: Never miss the beginning of a show again, with Start Over TV you can go back to the beginning of a show currently in progress. Look Back TV: Available with most channels, Look Back TV provides access to up to 72 hours of shows that can be accessed, even if you didn’t record them. Cloud DVR: Record your shows and movies in the cloud and access them from your device whenever you want.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: WFXB FOX at 5.0 against HTC TV MAX's 3.1. WFXB FOX also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). HTC TV MAX's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
WFXB FOX holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HTC TV MAX has 18 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
WFXB FOX ships an update every 4 months, HTC TV MAX every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WFXB FOX | HTC TV MAX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 3.1 (18 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 23.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 18 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | WBBJ | TiVo Platform Technologies LLC |
Customer experience
WFXB FOX
HTC TV MAX
In-app purchases
WFXB FOX
No in-app purchases
HTC TV MAX
No in-app purchases
Questions
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