# Optimum TV vs MetroNet DVR

The clearest difference is rating: Optimum TV at 4.6 against MetroNet DVR's 2.4. Optimum TV also leads on ratings volume (26K vs 13) and review sentiment (23% vs 0%). MetroNet DVR's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Optimum TV holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Optimum TV has 26K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Optimum TV's written reviews are positive against 0% of MetroNet DVR's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Optimum TV | MetroNet DVR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/optimum-tv/id1296704509/reviews)** | [2.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronet-dvr/id1441553086/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **23.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 37 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Altice USA, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296704508) | [Metro FiberNet, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/990753349) |

## What reviewers say

### Optimum TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/optimum-tv/id1296704509)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient for watching on the go
- 👍 Remote control functionality
- 🚀 Works like a cable box on Apple TV

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes frequently
- 🔌 Inconsistent video quality and buffering issues
- 🔍 Buggy and unintuitive interface
- 🤖 Poor customer support
- 🚫 Restricted to home network for live TV

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Picture-in-picture support on mobile devices
- Ability to continue watching across app switches
- Improved channel guide navigation and search
- More device compatibility


### MetroNet DVR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronet-dvr/id1441553086)

Remotely manage your home DVR recordings. Identify favorite channels, schedule program or series recordings, search for shows, and manage DVR space by canceling or deleting content.

**Highlights:** Identify favorite channels, Schedule program recordings, Schedule series recordings, Search for programs, Manage DVR space, Cancel recordings, Delete recordings

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Optimum TV free?

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

### Is MetroNet DVR free?

MetroNet DVR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Optimum TV or MetroNet DVR?

Optimum TV is rated higher. Optimum TV averages 4.6 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while MetroNet DVR averages 2.4 from 13 ratings.

### Do Optimum TV or MetroNet DVR have ads?

Neither Optimum TV nor MetroNet DVR shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
