Comparison

MeTV App vs GridIQ

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Classic television network content
  • Information on favorite shows
  • Nostalgia features
  • iPhone and iPad compatibility
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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.

About

GridIQ

Track your New York Times crossword puzzle performance with detailed analytics. See daily stats, solve trends, and personal records. All your solve history is stored locally for privacy.

Highlights
  • Syncs NYT Crossword solve history
  • Detailed analytics by day of week
  • Personal records tracking
  • Filter by Daily, Mini, or clean solves
  • Browse and search full solve history
  • Weekly performance reports
  • Local data storage for privacy
Features
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A stats tracker built for avid NYT Crossword solvers. GridIQ connects to your New York Times account and automatically syncs your full solve history, then turns it into the deep analytics the NYT app never gave you. TODAY AT A GLANCE See how today's solve stacks up. GridIQ shows your time, your current streak, and how you compare to your personal best and average for that day of the week. STATS THAT MEAN SOMETHING Average solve times broken down by day of the week Solve trends over time Personal records tracked automatically Filter by Daily, Mini, or clean (gold) solves only YOUR FULL HISTORY Browse every solve you've ever completed. Search by constructor, filter by day of the week, sort by time or date, and tap any entry for a full breakdown — time, clean status, checks and reveals used, and more. WEEKLY REPORTS See how your week shaped up at a glance — total solves, average times, and how this week compared to your recent history. PRIVACY FIRST GridIQ stores everything on your device. No accounts, no servers, no tracking. Your NYT credentials are stored securely in the iOS Keychain and never leave your phone. Export your data anytime as a CSV. How it works: Sign in with your existing NYT account. GridIQ syncs your history directly from the NYT Crossword API and stores it locally. That's it. Note: GridIQ requires an active New York Times Crossword subscription. GridIQ is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by The New York Times Company.

Screenshots

MeTV App4 screens
GridIQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GridIQ at 100% against MeTV App's 24%. GridIQ also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.7) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). MeTV App's advantage is ratings volume (722 vs 4) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GridIQ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MeTV App has 722 ratings behind it against 4, 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 100% of GridIQ's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MeTV App ships an update every 6 weeks, GridIQ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MeTV App versus GridIQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeTV AppGridIQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (722 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews24.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings722 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB3 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperME-TV National Limited PartnershipEric Ribbeck

Customer experience

MeTV App

All ratings685 ratings
Positive36.8%
Neutral6.7%
Negative56.5%
Written reviews152 reviews
Positive24.3%
Neutral7.2%
Negative68.4%

GridIQ

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

GridIQ

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MeTV App

No in-app purchases

None

GridIQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MeTV App free?
MeTV App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GridIQ free?
GridIQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MeTV App or GridIQ?
GridIQ is rated higher. MeTV App averages 2.7 out of 5 from 722 ratings, while GridIQ averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do MeTV App or GridIQ have ads?
Neither MeTV App nor GridIQ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MeTV App or GridIQ?
MeTV App ships an update every 6 weeks, and GridIQ fortnightly. Most recently, MeTV App was updated on November 6, 2026 and GridIQ on October 31, 2026.

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