# iSmartTV vs HilliaryTV

The clearest difference is rating: HilliaryTV at 5.0 against iSmartTV's 1.0. HilliaryTV also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). iSmartTV's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.6). 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.

HilliaryTV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

iSmartTV ships an update every 3 months, HilliaryTV every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iSmartTV | HilliaryTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ismarttv/id944871098/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hilliarytv/id1460366232/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 40 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sichuan Changhong](https://appshunter.io/developer/961496712) | [TiVo Platform Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/324632173) |

## What reviewers say

### iSmartTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ismarttv/id944871098)

This application allows users to control their smart TV from their mobile device. It offers easy navigation of channels, program reservations, and the ability to share media from a phone to the TV. All essential remote functions are also included.

**Highlights:** Smart TV remote control, Channel navigation, Program reservation alerts, Mobile media sharing to TV, One-week EPG, Easy navigation

**In-app purchases:** none


### HilliaryTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hilliarytv/id1460366232)

Access your live cable TV lineup on various devices within your home without needing cable boxes or wires. Enjoy features like cloud DVR and rewind capabilities for missed shows.

**Highlights:** Live TV streaming, In-home viewing on multiple devices, Cloud DVR for recorded shows, Rewind and replay live TV, Voice-controlled remote (Alexa)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iSmartTV free?

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

### Is HilliaryTV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iSmartTV or HilliaryTV?

HilliaryTV is rated higher. iSmartTV averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while HilliaryTV averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do iSmartTV or HilliaryTV have ads?

Neither iSmartTV nor HilliaryTV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iSmartTV or HilliaryTV?

iSmartTV ships an update every 3 months, and HilliaryTV every 4 months. Most recently, iSmartTV was updated on October 24, 2026 and HilliaryTV on October 7, 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.*