Comparison

Apple TV vs URLTV.TV

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

Head to head
About

Apple TV

This app is a central hub for exclusive original series, movies, and live sports like Formula 1 and MLB. It also aggregates content from your favorite streaming services, allowing you to buy or rent titles and discover new shows.

Highlights
  • Exclusive Apple Originals
  • Live Formula 1 & MLB
  • Buy or rent movies
  • Aggregate streaming services
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Continue Watching feature
Features
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Apple TV is the home of exclusive Apple Original shows and movies, Formula 1®, MLS, Friday Night Baseball, thousands of movies to buy or rent, and all the best programming from your favorite streaming services — all in one place. With an Apple TV subscription: • Stream thousands of hours of Apple Originals—thrilling dramas, epic sci-fi, and feel-good comedies, all with no ads—including Ted Lasso, Severance, The Morning Show, Silo, Shrinking, Slow Horses, and F1 The Movie. • Enjoy new releases weekly, with no ads. • Watch every Formula 1 Grand Prix™ live—with all-access coverage for every practice, qualifying, Sprint, and race. • Watch Friday Night Baseball, with live MLB matchups every Friday of the regular season. • Watch every Major League Soccer match live throughout the regular season, the entire playoffs, and Leagues Cup, all with no blackouts. Discover more to watch: • Buy or rent newly released movies, and browse the Apple TV Store with over 100,000 movies and shows—including the largest selection of 4K HDR titles. • Add Apple TV Channels subscriptions and stream seamlessly in the Apple TV app — no additional apps, accounts, or passwords needed. • Connect over 100 video streaming apps to access all your favorite shows and movies in one place. Apple TV app makes all your TV watching easier: • Get personalized recommendations across everything you watch. • With Continue Watching, pick up where you left off across all your subscriptions and devices. • Add to Watchlist to keep track of what you want to watch later. • Browse sports to see live and upcoming matchups, and choose your favorite teams to automatically add games to Continue Watching and receive notifications for close games and more. • Easily find all of your purchased movies and shows in the Library. • Enjoy the best picture and sound quality in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos when available. • Stream over a Wi-Fi or cellular connection, or download to watch offline. • Find the Apple TV app on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac, as well as smart TVs and streaming devices. Requirements: • iOS devices using iOS 12.3 or later • Some features require internet access over a Wi-Fi or cellular data connection • HDR video playback may not be available for all content or on all devices Apple TV subscription does not include third party-branded subscription services or content available for rental or purchase in the Apple TV app. In select regions, an Apple TV subscription may only be available as part of an iCloud+ subscription. If you subscribe to any Apple TV channels, payment will be charged to your Apple Account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless they are canceled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Simultaneous streams may be limited on a per-subscription basis. The availability of Apple TV features, channels, and related content may vary depending on the country or region from which you attempt to access them. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your Settings on the Apple TV app after purchase. See https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/en-ww for the Privacy Policy. Apple TV app Terms and Conditions can be found at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/us/terms.html

About

URLTV.TV

Access exclusive battle rap content and new videos weekly. This app is the premier destination for MC battles, offering a unique reaction feature for an enhanced viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Exclusive battle rap content
  • New content weekly
  • Top MC battle arena
  • Reaction feature
  • Unique user experience
Features
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The Ultimate Rap League is the world's most respected MC battle arena. With new content every week, this app serves as the #1 source for rap battles. Download to view exclusive URL content and check out the reaction feature which provides a unique user experience when viewing battles.

Screenshots

Apple TV4 screens
URLTV.TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: URLTV.TV at none against Apple TV's shown. URLTV.TV also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Apple TV's advantage is ratings volume (1.9M vs 13K) and iOS requirement (10.2 vs 15.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Apple TV against 4.7 for URLTV.TV. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Apple TV has 1.9M ratings behind it against 13K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Apple TV's written reviews are positive against 36% of URLTV.TV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Apple TV ships an update every 2 months, URLTV.TV weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Apple TV versus URLTV.TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApple TVURLTV.TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.9M ratings) — better4.7 (13K ratings)
Positive reviews43.2% of reviews — better36.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1.9M — better13K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision ProiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS10.2 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB86 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperAppleULTIMATE RAP LEAGUE

Customer experience

Apple TV

All ratings1,859,783 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.2%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews5,473 reviews
Positive43.2%
Neutral8.8%
Negative48.0%

URLTV.TV

All ratings12,843 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral2.4%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews224 reviews
Positive36.2%
Neutral12.1%
Negative51.8%

User reviews

Apple TV

From 1.9M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Decent quality viewing experience
  • 👍 Impressive 4K and audio quality
  • 🤩 Fantastic original content

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
  • 🤯 Confusing and unintuitive interface
  • 💰 Misleading pricing and pay-to-watch content
  • 🤔 Lack of user-friendly features
  • 😡 Terrible customer support

URLTV.TV

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🔥 Great content
  • 💯 Dedicated to the culture
  • 🔍 Extensive battle library
  • 🔊 Reactions and comments

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • ⚠️ Unreliable streaming
  • 🔒 Restricted access in certain regions
  • 💰 Billing and subscription issues

Bugs and requests

Apple TV

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Playback issues and random freezes
  • Incorrect episode/content display
  • Syncing problems across devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to save/bookmark content for later
  • Improved content organization and navigation
  • Sync playback progress across devices
  • Chromecast/casting support
  • User profiles and personalized recommendations

URLTV.TV

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Videos fail to load
  • Offline downloads not working
  • Casting and mirroring problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add TV streaming options
  • Improve search and navigation
  • Implement background playback
  • Provide better customer support

In-app purchases

None

Apple TV

No in-app purchases

None

URLTV.TV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Apple TV free?
Apple TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is URLTV.TV free?
URLTV.TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Apple TV or URLTV.TV?
Apple TV is rated higher. Apple TV averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.9M ratings, while URLTV.TV averages 4.7 from 13K ratings.
Do Apple TV or URLTV.TV have ads?
Apple TV shows ads; URLTV.TV does not.
Which is updated more often, Apple TV or URLTV.TV?
Apple TV ships an update every 2 months, and URLTV.TV weekly. Most recently, Apple TV was updated on September 24, 2026 and URLTV.TV on September 24, 2026.

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