# MeritTV — user reviews > 144 indexed App Store user reviews of MeritTV by Merit Street Media, Inc., rated 4.88/5 from 13,539 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merittv/id6477886535/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merittv/id6477886535.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 12,590 · 4★ 620 · 3★ 162 · 2★ 42 · 1★ 125 ## What do users think of MeritTV? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🇺🇸 All-American, great, honest reporting - 🔍 Refreshing take on news and current events - 🔍 Unbiased, non-partisan coverage - 🙌 Trustworthy and informative content - 🌟 High-quality programming and shows - 💯 Excellent alternative to mainstream media - 🌍 Available globally (e.g., Australia) **Cons** - 🐛 Stability issues, app crashes frequently - 🔒 Concerns about privacy and VPN usage - 🔑 Login issues, need to log in repeatedly - 📺 Accessibility challenges for screen reader users **Commonly reported bugs** - App not working in certain regions - Incorrect TV guide listings for some shows **Most requested features** - Playback speed selection options - Dedicated children's programming block - Seamless multi-device login and sync ## Newest reviews (10 of 144) ### 2/5 — I’ve downloaded but nothing show up there’s nothing on the app *2025-11-18, version 4.0* I’ve downloaded and redownloaded this app and it does nothing am I doing something wrong? I created an account to supposedly unlock the full app but still I don’t see and videos or even when I search for a video from dr phill nothing comes up I’ve checked all the settings my vpn is off I don’t understand why I can’t get anything on this app please someone help!!! ### 2/5 — Where the programming. *2025-09-04, version 4.0* I loved this app at first. Now you can never watch anything on it. The programs never show up ### 3/5 — What happened to the news morning and evening? *2025-07-09, version 4.0* Why you’re not showing the news in the morning and at 7 PM? ### 2/5 — App doesn’t keep me signed in *2025-05-23, version 4.0* Every time I wish to use the app, I have to sign in. It won’t keep me signed in even though “Keep me signed in” is selected. Periodically, while using the app, it will kick me out requiring me to sign in again. Sometimes I’m even denied. This is extremely frustrating because I enjoy watching Merit TV but it’s unavailable thru my current tv service, so I’m forced to use the Merit TV app. Pls fix this bug. ### 2/5 — Shows are not plying. *2025-02-05, version 3.0* Most shows will not play for me. ### 4/5 — I appreciate this platform *2025-01-26, version 2.0* I appreciate Dr. Phil for creating this platform so I can learn about meaningful subject matter I wasn’t aware of and keep better informed on other subjects ### 1/5 — Ridiculous *2025-01-26, version 2.0* Anchors are not telling the truth. Just put it on to see the awful raid. It’s very very unchristian. ### 5/5 — My only station for news! *2025-01-20, version 2.0* I can trust Merit Street Media! ### 5/5 — Love it *2025-01-19, version 2.0* Has so many great shows all in one place. ### 1/5 — Why? *2025-01-18, version 2.0* I don’t understand why Dr. Phil is so Obviously supporting the ‘right’ politically. I don’t care which ‘side’ the man backs…but watching him the last few months has been painful. I really liked him better when he was conservative but not political. Mandy Noyes ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — App does not work! *2026-01-11, version 4.0* The app is frozen on a trailer screen. Unable to access any content! ### 1/5 — Doesnt work! Address this! *2025-11-24, version 4.0* Nothing shoes up on this app except for a trailer. You cant go to the home screen, you cant go to guide. Theres NOTHING. Why would you promote this if it doesnt even work and you dont care to fix it? ### 1/5 — Not happy *2025-10-26, version 4.0* The app does not work for can't get anything ### 1/5 — Rarely anything new from Dr. Phil wake up *2025-08-03, version 4.0* This site is not updated very often. It’s the same shows for the last year. Watch what you want then just delete the app. ### 1/5 — Dr Phil prime time *2025-07-10, version 4.0* This is not updated as watching on tv ### 1/5 — Buh Bye!!!!! *2025-07-10, version 4.0* “Dr.” Phil always used to chime, “I’m the least political person you will ever meet”. Well, he outed himself and went down in a grand bonfire of flames. For decades, the public enjoyed his shows; usually self-help, psychological or true crime based. Upon the launch of his own channel, I was excited to access more of this quality content. WRONG: instead, I was bombarded with pro-Trump, far right wing nonsense and infomercials for junk science. It’s a shame that McGraw’s taste for Trump’s sphincter took precedence over quality programming. Well, guess what, McGraw? Trump couldn’t care less about you and you’ve now succeeded in completely dissolving your fan base. We surely won’t miss you…maybe Nancy Grace. ### 1/5 — One type of story *2025-05-28, version 4.0* Dr. Phil, when you repeatedly air one type of story (such as continually highlighting culture war issues), you become irrelevant and nothing more than PROPAGANDA. ### 1/5 — Left-wing *2025-04-16, version 3.1* The “News” report for 4/15/2025 on the prisoner sent to El Salvador’s CECOT prison is so blatantly anti-Trump administration, that it should not be called news. It is purely left-wing propaganda. No more MeritTV for me. ### 1/5 — Nothing plays since update *2025-02-05, version 3.0* Useless! Was great at first, but since the update, nothing plays. Guess he shouldn’t have fired so many of his staff! ### 1/5 — Horrible app with disgusting content *2025-01-29, version 2.0* Dr. Phil is an attention seeking, clout chasing rube. He should be ashamed of himself following Tom Homan around doing immigration raids. He is exploiting these people for views on his channel. He also lied when he said he was not a political person and he is now so far up Donald Trump’s tooter that he can taste what he had for lunch. Do yourself a favor and don’t download this janky app. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Review *2025-06-07, version 4.0* Merit tv ### 5/5 — Excellent *2025-05-23* Dr Phil ain't never scared! He said he asked his wife one night (more or less) why doesn't the media address real topics or reflect the views or ask the questions that real people do or have? Robin said, "you are the media. Why don't you do something about it?" SO. HE. DID. Boom. He created a whole television network, and pulled in people like Steve Harvey and Nancy Grace. None of those guys are going to lie to you about what they think, how they feel or how they see things. I love the common-sense wisdom of Dr. Phil. A++ ### 5/5 — Television *2025-05-09, version 3.1* I have the Merit App on my phone and it works perfectly. But, I can't get it to work in conjunction with my TV. ### 5/5 — Nothing opens anymore *2025-04-09, version 3.1* The watch live option is gone and none of the other video categories open at all. ### 5/5 — Merit App *2025-04-07, version 3.1* This app makes it easy to find my favorite Merit shows with no problems! It’s great! ### 5/5 — Everybody needs MeritTV *2025-03-19, version 3.1* I love, Dr. Phil and so happy to have MeritTV ! I normally watch it on my TV, but recently downloaded it on my phone. As I sit here with no power , as they are changing a transformer in my neighborhood, I am sitting here watching Dr. Phil live in the program about our next worst addiction in America . I love the way Dr. Phil thinks and he is always so informative. Everybody should be watching MeritTV !!! ### 5/5 — Great Resource *2025-03-11, version 3.1* Balanced and straightforward… ### 5/5 — Great deal of respect….. *2025-02-18, version 3.1* Wish to thank Dr. Phil for bringing MeritTV into my life. You bringing firsthand news as an outsider of all situations without being critical. Helping us to understand the real facts and concerns of what is transpiring in situations involving law enforcement at the time it is happening. God bless you all…… ### 5/5 — Network *2025-02-09, version 3.0* I love it, but sound variation needs to be addressed. God bless you all. ### 5/5 — Love It *2025-01-24, version 2.0* I love Dr. Phil and so glad he’s continuing his work. I only have one app recommendation at the moment. I think there should be a spot in the primetime section or Home Screen section for “resume watching” so you don’t have to keep scrolling to find where you last were. Other than that I am happy with it. It appears they have now added this feature 😁 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*