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Best Local TV Dvr Apps

242+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.9 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good local tv dvr apps. We benchmark 242+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Local TV Dvr Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1DISH AnywhereDISH AnywhereFree4.6★ (265K)YesNoNov 2026
2Channels: Whole Home DVRChannels: Whole Home DVRFree4.7★ (623)NoNoNov 2026
3Spectrum TVSpectrum TVFree4.7★ (573K)YesNoNov 2026
4Xfinity StreamXfinity StreamFree4.6★ (270K)YesNoNov 2026
5DIRECTV: TV & Movie StreamingDIRECTV: TV & Movie StreamingFree4.6★ (629K)YesNoNov 2026
6Local Now: News, TV & MoviesLocal Now: News, TV & MoviesFree4.3★ (1.4K)YesNoOct 2026
7EPB Fi TVEPB Fi TVFree2.6★ (59)NoNoOct 2026
8Fios TV MobileFios TV MobileFree4.5★ (337K)NoNoNov 2026

Top Picks for Local TV Dvr

DISH Anywhere#1

DISH Anywhere by DISH Network LLC

Editor's Choice
🎬 Entertainment
4.6😞(265K ratings)
FreeAds
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Stream live and recorded TV channels from your home receiver to your iPhone or iPad. Manage your DVR, access thousands of On Demand titles, and follow your favorite sports teams with live scores. Download content for offline viewing.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great app for watching shows on the go
  • 🚀 Ability to transfer recordings for offline viewing
  • 💡 Useful for travelers

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Poor user interface and navigation
  • ⏱️ Slow performance, especially with fast forward/rewind
  • 🔌 Connectivity issues and unreliable streaming
Channels: Whole Home DVR#2

Channels: Whole Home DVR by Fancy Bits, LLC

Live TV & DVR on your devices
Strong Contender
🎬 Entertainment
4.7(623 ratings)
Free
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This app allows you to watch live TV and recorded shows on any device, even when you're away from home. It offers a unified viewing experience across all your platforms, with features like commercial skipping and the ability to record new episodes of favorite shows.

Spectrum TV#3

Spectrum TV by Charter Communications

Worth Considering
🎬 Entertainment
4.7😐(573K ratings)
FreeAds
#98in Entertainment
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Stream live and On Demand TV content on various devices. Control your DVR, set parental controls, and personalize your viewing experience. Access thousands of shows and movies anywhere with a connection.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great remote TV experience
  • 👍 Convenient for watching on the go
  • 💡 Useful for catching up on missed shows

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent freezing, buffering, and sync issues
  • 🔧 Navigation and UI changes make the app less intuitive
  • 🔒 Restricted access to channels outside home network
  • 💰 Expensive service with frequent price increases

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FAQ about Local TV Dvr

What are the best local tv dvr apps for iPhone?
DISH Anywhere tops our local tv dvr apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 265K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top local tv dvr apps we rank are free to download, including DISH Anywhere and Channels: Whole Home DVR.
DISH Anywhere shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 242+ local tv dvr apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.