Best TV Tuner Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated October 2026

The best tv tuner apps on iPhone average 4.3★ across 250+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated October 2026.

Compare top TV Tuner Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1ClearStream TVClearStream TVFree3.2★ (29)NoNoOct 2026
2FREECABLE TV: News & TV ShowsFREECABLE TV: News & TV ShowsFree4.7★ (45K)YesNoNov 2026
3Channels: Whole Home DVRChannels: Whole Home DVRFree4.7★ (618)NoNoOct 2026
4Local Now: News, TV & MoviesLocal Now: News, TV & MoviesFree4.3★ (1.4K)YesNoOct 2026
5Tunity: Hear Any Muted TV LiveTunity: Hear Any Muted TV LiveFree4.2★ (9.7K)NoNoNov 2026
6Fubo: Watch Live TV & SportsFubo: Watch Live TV & SportsFree4.5★ (112K)YesNoNov 2026
7Tubi: Movies & Live TVTubi: Movies & Live TVFree4.8★ (1.3M)YesNoNov 2026
8Tuner: Live TV, Catch-up & DVRTuner: Live TV, Catch-up & DVRFree——NoOct 2026

Top Picks for TV Tuner

ClearStream TV#1

ClearStream TV by Antennas Direct, Inc.

Watch free network TV channels
Editor's Choice
🎬 Entertainment
3.2(29 ratings)
Free
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Transform your TV antenna into a WiFi receiver to stream and record live local broadcast channels on your iPhone or iPad. Enjoy your favorite network shows anywhere, even offline, with features like pause, rewind, and fast-forward through commercials.

FREECABLE TV: News & TV Shows#2

FREECABLE TV: News & TV Shows by MixerBox Inc.

2000+ TV Channels & Movies App
Strong Contender
📡 News
4.7😊(45K ratings)
FreeAds
#86in News
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Stream over 2000 TV channels, movies, and live news without a subscription. Access a wide variety of programs including sports, TV series, and entertainment content directly on your phone.

What We Love

  • 👍 Enjoyable and entertaining TV shows
  • 🚀 Efficient navigation and content discovery
  • 💡 Wide variety of content genres
  • 🎉 Free TV and movie streaming
  • 📺 Ability to watch live news and local channels

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional playback issues and freezing
  • ⚠️ Intrusive and frequent advertisements
  • 🔍 Limited episode/season availability for some shows
  • 🔊 Audio quality and sync problems
  • 📱 Compatibility issues on older devices
Channels: Whole Home DVR#3

Channels: Whole Home DVR by Fancy Bits, LLC

Live TV & DVR on your devices
Worth Considering
🎬 Entertainment
4.7(618 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.

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FAQ about TV Tuner

What are the best tv tuner apps for iPhone?
ClearStream TV tops our tv tuner apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 3.2-star average from 29 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top tv tuner apps we rank are free to download, including ClearStream TV and FREECABLE TV: News & TV Shows.
ClearStream TV has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 250+ tv tuner apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.