# HDHomeRun vs Multiview App

The clearest difference is rating: Multiview App at 4.3 against HDHomeRun's 2.6. Multiview App also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 27%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). HDHomeRun's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (476 vs 23). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Multiview App sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HDHomeRun asks for nothing beyond the download.

Multiview App holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HDHomeRun has 476 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of HDHomeRun's written reviews are positive against 67% of Multiview App's.

HDHomeRun ships an update every 2 months, Multiview App every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HDHomeRun | Multiview App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (476 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hdhomerun/id949582631/reviews) | **[4.3 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multiview-app/id6753928061/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **476** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | 26.9% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SiliconDust USA, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/949582630) | [Henzelmann Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845757502) |

## 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


### Multiview App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multiview-app/id6753928061)

Watch multiple live TV channels simultaneously on your device. This app supports HDHomeRun, Tablo, and Plex, allowing you to customize layouts and switch audio easily. Ideal for sports fans and news junkies who need to monitor several streams at once.

**Highlights:** Simultaneous channel viewing (up to 4), HDHomeRun, Tablo, and Plex support, Customizable grid layouts, Smart audio switching, Favorite channels and layout presets, Fullscreen mode

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multiview Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HDHomeRun free?

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

### Is Multiview App free?

Multiview App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HDHomeRun or Multiview App?

Multiview App is rated higher. HDHomeRun averages 2.6 out of 5 from 476 ratings, while Multiview App averages 4.3 from 23 ratings.

### Do HDHomeRun or Multiview App have ads?

Neither HDHomeRun nor Multiview App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HDHomeRun or Multiview App?

HDHomeRun ships an update every 2 months, and Multiview App every 4 days. Most recently, HDHomeRun was updated on October 23, 2026 and Multiview App on October 24, 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.*