Optimum TV vs BRUSH®TV Network
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
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.
- Original series and programs
- Independent films and classic movies
- Documentaries and exhibitions
- Live events
- Instructional content for artists
- Learning tools for visual artists
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Optimum TV | BRUSH®TV Network |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (26K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 23.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 26K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPod, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Altice USA, Inc. | Brush with Life, Inc |
Customer experience
Optimum TV
BRUSH®TV Network
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
Optimum TV
No in-app purchases
BRUSH®TV Network
- BRUSH®TV Network Silver$13.991 Month
- BRUSH®TV Network Gold$143.991 Year









