# MeTV App vs Big 98.1

The clearest difference is rating: Big 98.1 at 3.8 against MeTV App's 2.7. Big 98.1 also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 24%). MeTV App's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (720 vs 6). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Big 98.1 holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MeTV App has 720 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of MeTV App's written reviews are positive against 50% of Big 98.1's.

MeTV App ships an update every 6 weeks, Big 98.1 every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MeTV App | Big 98.1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (720 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metv-app/id1079958817/reviews) | **[3.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-981/id1196916766/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **720** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 24.3% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 22 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ME-TV National Limited Partnership](https://appshunter.io/developer/1079958816) | [JVC Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/444084204) |

## What reviewers say

### MeTV App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metv-app/id1079958817)

Explore classic television shows and relive television nostalgia. This app provides information about your favorite programs from America's #1 classic television network.

**Highlights:** Classic television network content, Information on favorite shows, Nostalgia features, iPhone and iPad compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💫 Best old TV shows
- 🎶 Great music
- 👍 Enjoyable and informative content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with frequent crashes
- 🚫 Can't watch live TV or stream shows
- 🤔 Confusing and non-intuitive interface
- 🚫 Not available in Canada

**Reported bugs**

- Sign-up page with unreadable text
- Inconsistent live stream functionality
- Freezing and repeated playback issues
- Incorrect program scheduling information

**Requested features**

- Live streaming option
- More frequent quiz updates
- Ability to remove/change favorite shows
- Improved accessibility for visually impaired users


### Big 98.1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-981/id1196916766)

Stream classic hits from the 60s, 70s, and 80s, featuring iconic artists like Elton John, The Beatles, and Madonna. Enjoy the biggest songs of your life with this radio app.

**Highlights:** Classic hits radio, 60s music, 70s music, 80s music, Iconic artists, Live streaming

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MeTV App free?

MeTV App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Big 98.1 free?

Big 98.1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MeTV App or Big 98.1?

Big 98.1 is rated higher. MeTV App averages 2.7 out of 5 from 720 ratings, while Big 98.1 averages 3.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do MeTV App or Big 98.1 have ads?

Big 98.1 shows ads; MeTV App does not.

### Which is updated more often, MeTV App or Big 98.1?

MeTV App ships an update every 6 weeks, and Big 98.1 every 6 months. Most recently, MeTV App was updated on October 24, 2026 and Big 98.1 on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*