MeTV App vs AARP Streams
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MeTV App
Explore classic television shows and relive television nostalgia. This app provides information about your favorite programs from America's #1 classic television network.
- Classic television network content
- Information on favorite shows
- Nostalgia features
- iPhone and iPad compatibility
Read full descriptionHide full description
MeTV - America's #1 Classic Television Network - read about your favorite shows and nostalgia on your iPhone and iPad. Your feedback can help make the MeTV app better for everyone. Share your app feedback with iOS-feedback@metv.com.
AARP Streams
Stream a curated selection of movies and theater performances specifically chosen for a mature audience. Discover new releases, classic films, and hidden gems. Perfect for relaxing at home or sharing with friends.
- Watch AARP Movies for Grownups
- Access AARP Theater screenings
- Curated content for a grownup audience
- Discover new releases and classics
- Suitable for home viewing or watch parties
Read full descriptionHide full description
AARP Streams allows you to watch a variety of entertainment from your mobile device. The AARP Streams app is the best app to watch AARP Movies for Grownups and AARP Theater screenings, handpicked for a grownup audience. AARP champions movies for grownups, by grownups, by advocating for the 50-plus audience, and encouraging films and performances that resonate with grownup audiences. Discover hidden gems, new releases and beloved classics. Whether you want to relax at home or host a watch party with friends, AARP Streams is the app for you. Enjoy the show!
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MeTV App at 2.6 against AARP Streams's 2.3. MeTV App also leads on ratings volume (689 vs 27). AARP Streams's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MeTV App holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MeTV App has 689 ratings behind it against 27, 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 19% of AARP Streams's.
MeTV App ships an update every 6 weeks, AARP Streams every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.
| Parameter | MeTV App | AARP Streams |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (689 ratings) — better | 2.3 (27 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 24.3% of reviews — better | 18.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 689 — better | 27 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | ME-TV National Limited Partnership | AARP |
Customer experience
MeTV App
AARP Streams
Bugs and requests
MeTV App
Reported bugs
4 issues- Sign-up page with unreadable text
- Inconsistent live stream functionality
- Freezing and repeated playback issues
- Incorrect program scheduling information
Requested features
4 requests- Live streaming option
- More frequent quiz updates
- Ability to remove/change favorite shows
- Improved accessibility for visually impaired users
AARP Streams
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MeTV App
No in-app purchases
AARP Streams
No in-app purchases
