Optimum TV vs SPT Plus
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
SPT Plus
Access a variety of Portuguese-language content for the US Portuguese-speaking community. Explore news, cultural insights, entertainment, and lifestyle features. Stay informed and entertained with programming that celebrates the diaspora.
- Portuguese-language content
- News updates
- Cultural insights
- Entertainment programming
- Lifestyle features
- Community connection
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Welcome to SPT TV, your premier destination for Portuguese-language content tailored to the vibrant Portuguese-speaking community in the United States. Dive into our diverse array of programming, ranging from news updates and cultural insights to entertainment and lifestyle features. Join us as we celebrate the rich heritage and dynamic voices of the Portuguese diaspora, offering a platform that informs, entertains, and connects. Subscribe now to stay connected with the latest happenings and stories that resonate with our community here on SPT TV. Privacy policy - https://spttv.gizmott.com/privacy-policy Terms and conditions - https://spttv.gizmott.com/terms-and-conditions
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Optimum TV at none against SPT Plus's 15. Optimum TV also leads on ratings volume (26K vs 2). SPT Plus's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. SPT Plus sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Optimum TV asks for nothing beyond the download.
SPT Plus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Optimum TV has 26K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Optimum TV ships an update every 3 months, SPT Plus every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Optimum TV | SPT Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (26K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 23.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 26K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Altice USA, Inc. | RTP-USA INC |
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
SPT Plus
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Optimum TV
No in-app purchases
SPT Plus
- Monthly subscription$3.991 Month
- CMTV$3.991 Month
- RTP Internacional 9.99$9.991 Month
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- SIC Internacional$9.991 Month
- TVI Internacional$9.991 Month
- News Package$10.991 Month
- Portugal Sports Pass$12.991 Month
- SIC Package$14.991 Month
- Monthly subscription3 Days trial$15.001 Month
- TVI Package$19.991 Month
- Portugal Essentials$24.991 Month
- SPT+ Yearly$39.991 Year
- Luso Package$39.991 Month
- SPT+ Rental$1.99
- SPT+ Rental$2.99
