USRK55 vs Optimum TV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
USRK55
Experience a 30-minute 360-degree video of a Karate demonstration. Explore different angles by swiping, zoom, and pan like a photo. Features slow-motion playback and a search function to find specific katas.
- 360-degree video playback
- Interactive angle selection
- Zoom and pan functionality
- Slow motion playback
- Searchable kata demonstrations
- Dynamic menu with images
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55th Anniversary Demonstration of Ueshiro Shorin-Ryu Karate USA. Cocoa Beach Florida. February 4, 2017 Kata Demonstrations filmed in GoView360 approx 30 minutes of streaming content. USRKUSA is under the Direction of Hanshi Robert Scaglione. GoView360 technology streams all the cameras into your mobile phone. Slow Motion and Super Slow motion, The old pull down menu has been replaced with a more dynamic menu. This new menu has a image each karate demonstration and lists the location and number of Video Streams. We have also added a search feature. Type in a keyword, like 'Kata' and you will get a list all the katas available for the app. The searches are saved to your phone. And with the new design, more videos will be added for free. Best to use WiFi.
Optimum TV
Stream live television, On Demand content, and Cloud DVR recordings from anywhere within your home. Enjoy your favorite shows and networks on the go with internet access. The app allows you to manage recordings and even restart select programs.
- Stream Live TV
- Watch On Demand content
- Access Cloud DVR recordings
- Watch TV to GO on the go
- Resume watching on TV
- Restart select shows
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All your shows in one place. Stream Live TV or catch up on your Cloud DVR recordings from anywhere within your home. Plus, you can watch TV on the go with some of your favorite shows and networks available, anytime, anywhere there is an internet connection with the Optimum TV App. Features Watch: • Watch Live TV for your entire channel lineup, On Demand programming and your Cloud DVR recordings from anywhere in your home • Rent and watch On Demand movies directly from the Optimum TV App • With the TV to GO feature, watch programs from top networks anytime, anywhere • Start watching a recording on your device and resume watching the same program on your TV • Use Restart to start select shows from the very beginning, even if you tune in late * Record: • Schedule Cloud DVR Recordings • View Scheduled and Recorded Lists • Manage Scheduled and Recorded programs Requirements: • Available content and features are based on your current programming package and premium service. Not all content is available to stream at this time. • An Optimum ID and Password • A WiFi connection • Visit optimum.net/app for more information *Feature not available in all areas. Privacy Policy : https://www.optimum.com/terms-of-service/privacy/Customer-Privacy/optimum-customer-privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://www.optimum.com/terms-of-service/optimum-tv-app
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Verdict
USRK55 and Optimum TV both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of USRK55's written reviews are positive against 23% of Optimum TV's. Optimum TV's advantage is price (Free vs $24.99) and ratings volume (26K vs 7). On rating, ads 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
Optimum TV is free to download; USRK55 costs $24.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for USRK55 against 4.6 for Optimum TV. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Optimum TV has 26K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of USRK55's written reviews are positive against 23% of Optimum TV's.
USRK55 ships an update every 11 months, Optimum TV every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | USRK55 | Optimum TV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $24.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (7 ratings) — better | 4.6 (26K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better | 22.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 26K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | David Seeger | Altice USA, Inc. |
Customer experience
USRK55
Optimum TV
Bugs and requests
USRK55
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Optimum TV
Reported bugs
3 issues- Guide not loading properly when scrolling to future programs
- Inability to log in or change password through the app
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps or devices
Requested features
4 requests- Picture-in-picture support on mobile devices
- Ability to continue watching across app switches
- Improved channel guide navigation and search
- More device compatibility
In-app purchases
USRK55
No in-app purchases
Optimum TV
No in-app purchases
