# Optimum TV vs BRUSH®TV Network

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Optimum TV | BRUSH®TV Network |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/optimum-tv/id1296704509/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brushtv-network/id6760479111/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 23.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Altice USA, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296704508) | [Brush with Life, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884658017) |

## 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


### BRUSH®TV Network

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brushtv-network/id6760479111)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BRUSH®TV Network Silver | $13.99 | per month |
| BRUSH®TV Network Gold | $143.99 | per year |


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