# HDHomeRun vs Q8n Control

The clearest difference is ratings volume: HDHomeRun at 476 against Q8n Control's 5. HDHomeRun also leads on review sentiment (27% vs 17%) and device support (5 vs 2). Q8n Control's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.6 for HDHomeRun against 2.6 for Q8n Control. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HDHomeRun has 476 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 27% of HDHomeRun's written reviews are positive against 17% of Q8n Control's.

## The numbers

| Metric | HDHomeRun | Q8n Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (476 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hdhomerun/id949582631/reviews) | **[2.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/q8n-control/id1591198902/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **476** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **26.9% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 6 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SiliconDust USA, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/949582630) | [ZOOM CORPORATION](https://appshunter.io/developer/566291782) |

## 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


### Q8n Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/q8n-control/id1591198902)

This application allows you to wirelessly control your ZOOM Q8n-4K Handy Video Recorder using an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. You can manage recording, playback, and input levels remotely. A wireless adapter is required for operation.

**Highlights:** Wireless remote control, Record, playback, stop, Search forward function, Monitor input levels, iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch compatible

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HDHomeRun free?

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

### Is Q8n Control free?

Q8n Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HDHomeRun or Q8n Control?

Q8n Control is rated higher. HDHomeRun averages 2.6 out of 5 from 476 ratings, while Q8n Control averages 2.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do HDHomeRun or Q8n Control have ads?

Neither HDHomeRun nor Q8n Control shows ads.

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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.*