Hectic TVCompare · UHF
UHF vs
Hectic TV.
Why people look
for another player.
- 01
Pricing model
UHF Pro is monthly, yearly or lifetime. Hectic TV Pro is one purchase.
- 02
Ads
UHF’s free tier has ads and watermarks per its listing. Hectic TV has none.
- 03
Apple Watch and Mac
Hectic TV also runs on Apple Watch and Mac.
Side by side.
| UHF - Love your IPTV | Hectic TV | |
|---|---|---|
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV (tvOS 17+), Vision Pro. | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV and Apple Watch on the App Store today. Windows, Linux and Chromebook in the browser preview. Android, Google TV and Fire TV are coming soon. |
| Price | Free core; Pro $1.99 a month, $17.99 a year or $49.99 lifetime. | Free with no ads. Pro is a one-time purchase, not a subscription. |
| Stands out for | Free catch-up, PiP, downloads, casting, built-in VPN client, Trakt; Plex/Jellyfin/Emby; recording via UHF Server. | One app on every Apple screen, Jellyfin built in, no tracking. |
| What reviews complain about | Free tier shows ads and watermarks; sync and long guide only in Pro; Apple only. | Tell us: [email protected] |
Sources: apps.apple.com
Questions.
- 01
Which is better for recording?
UHF, through its UHF Server companion. Hectic TV doesn’t record.
- 02
Can I use my current playlist?
Yes. Your playlist or Xtream login comes from your provider, not from the player, so the same details work in Hectic TV. See switching players.
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Does Hectic TV include channels?
No. It’s a player only. Add playlists you have the right to watch.
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Hectic TV is a media player only. It doesn’t include, sell or recommend any channels, playlists or streams; the only content it offers itself is five openly licensed sample films and public-domain titles from the Internet Archive. Add only content you have the right to watch.
TiviMate, IPTV Smarters, UHF, IPTVX, iMPlayer, GSE Smart IPTV and other names are trademarks of their owners, used here only to compare. Hectic TV isn’t affiliated with or endorsed by them. Their details were checked on 1 Nov 2026 from the linked public pages and may have changed.