# Bison 1660 vs Sparklight TV

The clearest difference is rating: Bison 1660 at 4.6 against Sparklight TV's 2.0. Bison 1660 also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs subscription) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). Sparklight TV's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (74 vs 8). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Bison 1660 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sparklight TV has 74 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Bison 1660's written reviews are positive against 4% of Sparklight TV's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Bison 1660 ships an update every 5 months, Sparklight TV every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bison 1660 | Sparklight TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bison-1660/id1139212359/reviews)** | [2.0 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparklight-tv/id1521234831/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **74** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **3.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Subscription |
| Size | 36 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Radio FM Media, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/886336631) | [TiVo Platform Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/324632173) |

## What reviewers say

### Bison 1660

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bison-1660/id1139212359)

This app provides live radio broadcasts and news for NDSU sports. Listen to "The Insiders" for daily updates, interviews, and player news. It's your exclusive radio home for Bison sports, available on multiple Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Live NDSU sports radio broadcasts, National sports news and discussion, Exclusive Bison game coverage, Daily Bison updates and player news, Coach and player interviews

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sparklight TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparklight-tv/id1521234831)

Transform your devices into a TV to stream live cable and local channels. Record your favorite shows with cloud DVR, manage recordings, and utilize parental controls. Available in select areas with a required subscription.

**Highlights:** Stream live cable and local channels, Record shows with Cloud DVR, Multiple stream options, Parental controls, Video on Demand

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bison 1660 free?

Bison 1660 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sparklight TV free?

Sparklight TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bison 1660 or Sparklight TV?

Bison 1660 is rated higher. Bison 1660 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Sparklight TV averages 2.0 from 74 ratings.

### Do Bison 1660 or Sparklight TV have ads?

Bison 1660 shows ads; Sparklight TV does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bison 1660 or Sparklight TV?

Bison 1660 ships an update every 5 months, and Sparklight TV every 4 months. Most recently, Bison 1660 was updated on September 13, 2026 and Sparklight TV on September 26, 2026.

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