Apple TV Comparisons

Discussions compare Apple TV to alternatives like Roku, Chromecast, and smart TVs, focusing on UI quality, ads, performance, pricing, and ecosystem integration.

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ignifero • Jul 9, 2011 • View on HN

they did the same for apple TV, i dont see it as a big deal.

Bud • Apr 3, 2022 • View on HN

Apple TV doesn't. Never has. Likely never will. Apple has no incentive to indulge in that kind of behavior.

mFixman • Sep 29, 2020 • View on HN

Any reason why an Apple TV and not a Roku or a Chromecast?

micromacrofoot • Oct 13, 2025 • View on HN

not that bad really, you either have an Apple TV subscription or you don't... the dedicated device likely won't be around much longer anyway

mgh2 • Oct 27, 2025 • View on HN

I hope Apple TV doesn't get into the bandwagon

giancarlostoro • Feb 16, 2025 • View on HN

Apple TV aggregating everything is what I want. Shame on Netflix.

irskep • Feb 22, 2022 • View on HN

I use an Apple TV with my LG TV and it has a better UI with no ads.

jwmoz • Sep 29, 2022 • View on HN

I had no idea this was an issue, tv ads? I'm about to buy a new tv for new home. So go-to is buy any new tv but just use Apple TV box instead, and this box is worthwhile?

october_sky • Jul 10, 2019 • View on HN

AppleTV does not have everything, and the UI is horrible compared to many other devices I've seen.

twobitshifter • Jun 5, 2023 • View on HN

It serves the purpose but h2h Apple TV is way better.