# WinTV Extend vs HDHomeRun

The clearest difference is rating: HDHomeRun at 2.6 against WinTV Extend's 1.9. HDHomeRun also leads on review sentiment (27% vs 10%) and ratings volume (476 vs 27). WinTV Extend's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

HDHomeRun holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HDHomeRun has 476 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of WinTV Extend's written reviews are positive against 27% of HDHomeRun's.

WinTV Extend ships an update monthly, HDHomeRun every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WinTV Extend | HDHomeRun |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wintv-extend/id939473211/reviews) | **[2.6 (476 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hdhomerun/id949582631/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 27 | **476** |
| Positive reviews | 10.3% of reviews | **26.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 4 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hauppauge Computer Works](https://appshunter.io/developer/448784259) | [SiliconDust USA, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/949582630) |

## What reviewers say

### WinTV Extend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wintv-extend/id939473211)

Stream live TV and recorded shows from your PC to your iOS device. Watch your favorite channels and programs anywhere on your home network or the internet via Wi-Fi. Requires a compatible Hauppauge WinTV Extend or PCTV Broadway device.

**Highlights:** Stream live TV from PC, Watch recorded shows from PC, Supports Wi-Fi streaming, Adjustable video bitrate and resolution, Supports various TV channel types, HD-PVR and Colossus support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### HDHomeRun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hdhomerun/id949582631)

Stream live, over-the-air, and cable TV channels directly to your iOS device. Pause, rewind, and fast-forward live broadcasts. Access program guides with images and logos for an enhanced viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Live TV streaming (OTA & Cable), Pause, FF, RW live TV, HD channel support, Program guide with images, Fast channel changes, Intuitive UI controls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fastest TV app
- 📺 Great picture quality
- 🔍 Picks up more channels than TV tuner
- 🔌 Works reliably
- 🔨 Decent hardware

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔍 Unreliable channel detection
- 🤖 Clunky and unintuitive UI
- 🔇 No independent volume control
- 🔒 Lacks DRM support

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to detect tuner device
- Channels not loading
- Playback issues after updates
- Crashes on channel change
- Compatibility problems with iOS 15+

**Requested features**

- Picture-in-Picture mode
- Channel favorites and filtering
- Improved DVR functionality
- Manual IP address entry
- Native Apple TV app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WinTV Extend free?

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

### Is HDHomeRun free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WinTV Extend or HDHomeRun?

HDHomeRun is rated higher. WinTV Extend averages 1.9 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while HDHomeRun averages 2.6 from 476 ratings.

### Do WinTV Extend or HDHomeRun have ads?

Neither WinTV Extend nor HDHomeRun shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WinTV Extend or HDHomeRun?

WinTV Extend ships an update monthly, and HDHomeRun every 2 months. Most recently, WinTV Extend was updated on October 21, 2026 and HDHomeRun on October 23, 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.*