Absolutely yes.
Only BBC do a good job of an app and even then it can crash. The itv app is horrendous. I’d choose record ability over everything else.
All those on that webpage (that you can still buy) are recorders. I know someone with the the 2000T and i’ve got the older fox hdr (with custom firmware, which is the greatest thing ever). Interestingly after someone mentioned it on this very forum. A good few years ago, which i’m forever grateful whoever it was.
The only weakness is the humax remote. They all degrade badly over time. Needs taking apart and cleaning with alcohol every 1-2 years.