Comparison

Optimum TV vs BRUSH®TV Network

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

BRUSH®TV Network

Discover a wide range of visual art content, including original series, films, documentaries, and live events. This platform offers instructional materials and learning tools to inspire and support artists of all skill levels.

Highlights
  • Original series and programs
  • Independent films and classic movies
  • Documentaries and exhibitions
  • Live events
  • Instructional content for artists
  • Learning tools for visual artists
Features
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The BRUSH®TV Network creates, curates, and distributes a diverse lineup of original series and programs, independent films, classic movies, documentaries, exhibitions and live events. Our programming highlights visual art and artists at work, while offering instructional content and practical learning tools designed to support and inspire visual artists at every level. Terms of Use Apple : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Optimum TV4 screens
BRUSH®TV Network4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Optimum TV at none against BRUSH®TV Network's 2. Optimum TV also leads on ratings volume (26K vs 1). BRUSH®TV Network's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BRUSH®TV Network sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per month. Optimum TV asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BRUSH®TV Network 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Optimum TV versus BRUSH®TV Network: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOptimum TVBRUSH®TV Network
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (26K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings26K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB58 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAltice USA, Inc.Brush with Life, Inc

Customer experience

Optimum TV

All ratings22,335 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral3.4%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews269 reviews
Positive23.0%
Neutral8.2%
Negative68.8%

BRUSH®TV Network

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

BRUSH®TV Network

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Optimum TV

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

BRUSH®TV Network

Subscriptions2
  • BRUSH®TV Network Silver$13.991 Month
  • BRUSH®TV Network Gold$143.991 Year

Questions

Is Optimum TV free?
Optimum TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BRUSH®TV Network free?
BRUSH®TV Network is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Optimum TV or BRUSH®TV Network?
BRUSH®TV Network is rated higher. Optimum TV averages 4.6 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while BRUSH®TV Network averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Optimum TV or BRUSH®TV Network have ads?
Neither Optimum TV nor BRUSH®TV Network shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Optimum TV or BRUSH®TV Network?
Optimum TV ships an update every 3 months, and BRUSH®TV Network every 3 months. Most recently, Optimum TV was updated on November 7, 2026 and BRUSH®TV Network on October 31, 2026.

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