HDHomeRun vs Xclaimed
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HDHomeRun
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.
- Live TV streaming (OTA & Cable)
- Pause, FF, RW live TV
- HD channel support
- Program guide with images
- Fast channel changes
- Intuitive UI controls
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Enjoy free over-the-air TV throughout your home on Apple TV, iPad, iPhone, and Mac with HDHomeRun and a TV antenna. Simply connect your HDHomeRun to your TV antenna and home network to enjoy a modern TV experience throughout your home. Discover shows, explore a beautiful guide, see what's on now and next, and start watching with fast channel changes and an intuitive interface. Add a USB hard drive to your HDHomeRun for DVR across your home. Pause and rewind live TV, record your favorite shows, and watch your recordings on Apple TV, iPad, iPhone, and Mac. Watch NEXTGEN TV (ATSC 3.0) where available with the HDHomeRun FLEX 4K. Features: • Watch free over-the-air TV from your TV antenna on Apple TV, iPad, iPhone, and Mac • Discover shows with a beautiful guide • Pause and rewind live TV • Fast channel changes • Record your favorite shows with HDHomeRun DVR • Schedule series and movie recordings • Watch your HDHomeRun DVR recordings on Apple TV, iPad, iPhone, and Mac • Watch NEXTGEN TV (ATSC 3.0) with the HDHomeRun FLEX 4K where available Requirements: • HDHomeRun connected to your TV antenna and home network • Wi-Fi or wired home network • Internet connection for guide data
Xclaimed
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Short Description: Experience online church anytime, anywhere with the Xclaimed Ministries App! Watch live streams and past sermons, share prayer requests, read devotionals and the Bible, join conversations, and stay connected with upcoming events. Long Description: Stay connected and inspired with the Xclaimed Ministries App—your all-in-one digital home for faith and community. Whether you're at home or on the go, our app brings the experience of church right to your fingertips. Watch live services, Bible studies, and past sermons, all in one place. Explore daily devotionals, read the Bible, and access books and publications that will encourage your spiritual growth. Connect with others through our interactive features: Post and respond to comments just like on social media Share prayer requests and read others’ to pray together Submit testimonials and celebrate what God is doing in your life Stay updated with our events calendar and never miss a moment Whether you’re seeking encouragement, community, or a place to grow in faith, the Xclaimed Ministries App was created with you in mind. Download today and be part of a vibrant, online church community.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: HDHomeRun at 5 against Xclaimed's 2. Xclaimed's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
HDHomeRun ships an update every 2 months, Xclaimed every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HDHomeRun | Xclaimed |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (475 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 26.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 475 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | SiliconDust USA, Inc. | Xclaimed Ministries |
Bugs and requests
HDHomeRun
Reported bugs
6 issues- Fails to detect tuner device
- Channels not loading
- Playback issues after updates
- Crashes on channel change
- Compatibility problems with iOS 15+
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- Lip-sync issues
Requested features
5 requests- Picture-in-Picture mode
- Channel favorites and filtering
- Improved DVR functionality
- Manual IP address entry
- Native Apple TV app
Xclaimed
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HDHomeRun
No in-app purchases
Xclaimed
No in-app purchases
