# HDHomeRun vs PlayOn Cloud

The clearest difference is rating: PlayOn Cloud at 4.6 against HDHomeRun's 2.6. PlayOn Cloud also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 27%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). HDHomeRun's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PlayOn Cloud sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. HDHomeRun asks for nothing beyond the download.

PlayOn Cloud holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 476 and 2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of HDHomeRun's written reviews are positive against 62% of PlayOn Cloud's.

HDHomeRun ships an update every 2 months, PlayOn Cloud every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | HDHomeRun | PlayOn Cloud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (476 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hdhomerun/id949582631/reviews) | **[4.6 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playon-cloud-streaming-dvr/id1057374225/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 476 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | 26.9% of reviews | **62.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SiliconDust USA, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/949582630) | [MediaMall Technologies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/370100833) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### PlayOn Cloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playon-cloud-streaming-dvr/id1057374225)

Record and download streaming videos from over 20 popular services, including Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+. Watch your favorite shows and movies anytime, anywhere, even offline, and skip ads on supported tiers. Downloads never expire.

**Highlights:** Record from 20+ streaming services, Download videos for offline viewing, Ad skipping on supported tiers, Downloads never expire, Watch on TV via casting, Automatic downloads

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Credits/50 GB Storage | $2.99 | per month |
| 10 Credits/50 GB (No Trial) | $2.99 | per month |
| 7 Credit Trial/ 30 Cred/mo | $2.99 | per month |
| 30 Credits Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| 30 Credits/100 GB Storage | $4.99 | per month |
| 30 Credits/100GB (No Trial) | $4.99 | per month |
| 100GB Storage/ 30 Credits | $4.99 | per month |
| 100GB Storage/30 Credits | $4.99 | per month |
| 500GB Storage/ 30 Credits | $9.99 | per month |
| 25 Recording Credits | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient for offline viewing
- 👍 Great for travel
- 👍 Allows building personal content library
- 👍 Helpful customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🐛 Buggy login and download issues
- 🔍 Limited content selection
- 💰 Expensive per-recording fees
- 🕰️ Slow download speeds

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings not resuming from where left off
- App not working on certain devices/OS versions
- Inconsistent performance across platforms

**Requested features**

- Ability to delete recordings from queue
- Option to sort recordings alphabetically or chronologically
- Support for more streaming platforms
- Larger cloud storage capacity
- Offline playback without needing to download


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HDHomeRun free?

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

### Is PlayOn Cloud free?

PlayOn Cloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HDHomeRun or PlayOn Cloud?

PlayOn Cloud is rated higher. HDHomeRun averages 2.6 out of 5 from 476 ratings, while PlayOn Cloud averages 4.6 from 2K ratings.

### Do HDHomeRun or PlayOn Cloud have ads?

Neither HDHomeRun nor PlayOn Cloud shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HDHomeRun or PlayOn Cloud?

HDHomeRun ships an update every 2 months, and PlayOn Cloud every 3 weeks. Most recently, HDHomeRun was updated on November 6, 2026 and PlayOn Cloud on November 6, 2026.

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