Optimum TV vs Optimum
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Optimum
Stream live TV, manage DVR recordings, and explore an extensive On Demand library on any screen. This app offers a sleek interface for easy content discovery and allows for picture-in-picture viewing while browsing. It's designed for Optimum Video subscribers to enjoy their favorite programs anywhere, anytime.
- Watch Live TV and browse guide
- Access On Demand library
- TV to GO feature for remote viewing
- Picture-in-picture video player
- Schedule and manage Cloud DVR recordings
- View scheduled and recorded lists
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Turn every screen into a TV with the Optimum app, designed for Optimum Video subscribers. Enjoy your favorite live TV while on the go plus, manage your DVR recordings and browse our extensive On Demand library from any room in your home, all on the app. Features: Sleek new interface and easier content discovery. Watch: • Watch Live TV and browse your your entire TV guide and channel lineup • Browse and access our On Demand library directly from the app • With the TV to GO feature, watch programs from top networks anytime, anywhere • Use the picture in picture video player to watch content while browsing other sections of the Optimum app or multitasking on your device Record: • Schedule and manage your Cloud DVR recordings • View your 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 or internet connection. Some features only available while connected to Optimum Internet at home • Visit optimum.net/app for more information *Some features 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/residential/television/app
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Verdict
Optimum TV and Optimum both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 23% of Optimum TV's written reviews are positive against 15% of Optimum's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. 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 Optimum TV against 4.5 for Optimum. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26K and 29K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 23% of Optimum TV's written reviews are positive against 15% of Optimum's.
Optimum TV ships an update every 3 months, Optimum every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.
| Parameter | Optimum TV | Optimum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (26K ratings) — better | 4.5 (29K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 23.1% of reviews — better | 14.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 26K | 29K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Altice USA, Inc. | CSC Holdings, LLC. |
Customer experience
Optimum TV
Optimum
User reviews
Optimum TV
From 26K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Convenient for watching on the go
- 👍 Remote control functionality
- 🚀 Works like a cable box on Apple TV
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes frequently
- 🔌 Inconsistent video quality and buffering issues
- 🔍 Buggy and unintuitive interface
- 🤖 Poor customer support
- 🚫 Restricted to home network for live TV
Optimum
From 29K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast app startup
- 👍 Sleek and modern interface
- 🔒 Robust security features
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent freezing and crashes
- 👎 Difficult to navigate and use
- 🔍 Lack of customization options
- 🔌 Unreliable live TV streaming
- 📺 Reduced functionality compared to old app
Bugs and 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
Optimum
Reported bugs
3 issues- Live TV not working on multiple devices
- Guide not showing full program information
- Inability to record shows from the app
Requested features
4 requests- Bring back old app's functionality
- Improve channel guide and search
- Add remote control capabilities
- Allow casting to non-smart TVs
In-app purchases
Optimum TV
No in-app purchases
Optimum
No in-app purchases
