Comparison

Spot Network vs Ryde TV

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

Head to head
About

Spot Network

Stream original video content inspired by active lifestyles. Explore dedicated channels for action sports, fitness, travel, music, and more. Watch live events and enjoy exclusive programming on any device.

Highlights
  • Original content for active lifestyles
  • Dedicated channels for various interests
  • Live event streaming
  • Watch on multiple devices
  • Continue watching across devices
Features
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Spot Network, a series of Streaming Channels inspired by those who lead an active lifestyle. View original content from the world of Action Sports, Fitness, Travel, Music, Business and beyond. Exclusive content from Athletes to Rock Stars, Spot Network is designed for those who lead active lifestyles. Available on any device, anywhere, the Spot VOD solution is not only a juggernaut of pure video pleasure, but it is also a powerful business marketing and sales tool that gives brands and business owners power and autonomy. Spot celebrates and supports the Spot Network lifestyle across the globe through active content How Spot Works: Chose what you want to watch Browse through dedicated channels that include Action Sports, Fitness, Travel, Music and more Under each channel there is Live Events, Exclusive Programming, or content separated by genre Browse through Channels section to find content from Brands, Athletes, Event Promoters, or other content providers. These individual channels can also host Live Events and content allocated into different categories. Use the Search feature and find content using keywords Features: Watch Live Events Now Watch concurrent streams on multiple devices - As a registered user you may stop watching and continue watching where you left off from any devices or platform Download the Spot app now, and start enjoying Spot’s extensive content today! Terms of use: https://spotnetwork.tv/terms.html

About

Ryde TV

Access a global library of action sports events, including live broadcasts, exclusive shows, and in-depth documentaries. Watch races, competitions, and athlete profiles across various disciplines. Download content for offline viewing and receive notifications for new episodes and live events.

Highlights
  • Live action sports broadcasts
  • Exclusive shows and documentaries
  • Variety of race series and competitions
  • Athlete and industry leader profiles
  • Offline content download
  • Push notifications for events
  • Event previews and highlight shows
Features
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Ryde TV gives you access to action sports events from around the globe. - From Live Broadcasts of your favorite action sport to exclusive shows that dive into all things Ryde. - Explore a variety of race series, competitions, and documentary series from around the globe. - Meet athletes, sponsors, industry leaders, and hosts that bring you on an inside look to the action sports world. - Watch Live events as they happen in the palm of your hand, on your TV, or on your computer. - From the rocky mountains of Canada to the outback of Australia watch the action as it happens. - Live scoring and Timing, never miss the action. Motocross Events, Supercross Events, Arenacross Events, Enduro events, Flat Track events, Superbike events, Desert racing, Rally racing, Street racing, mountain bike racing, and more. Ryde TV is updated regularly and Live events are streamed as the action sports unfold. - Watch event previews, highlight shows, podcasts, and exclusive content. - Deep dive into the action sports library from the best of series from the past. - If you're on the move, download your content to your mobile device for offline viewing. - Turn push notifications on to be notified when a new episode of your favorite show or Live event becomes available - Exclusive deals from some of the biggest brands in action sports. FEATURED CONTENT • Inside X - an all-access inside look at a variety of action sports, product reviews, tech tips, and more. • Triple Crown Series - Canada's premier Motocross, Supercross, Arenacross series. • Best in the Desert - North America's premier Trophy Truck, Buggy, and UTV series. • MFJ All-Japan Superbike - MFJ All-Japan Superbike Championship. ▷ Already a member? Sign-In to access your subscription. ▷ New? Subscribe in the app to get instant access. You can cancel anytime. Ryde TV offers an auto-renewing Monthly Subscription. You'll receive unlimited access to content on all your devices. Payment is charged to your Apple ID Account at confirmation of purchase. Pricing varies by location and is confirmed prior to purchase. Subscription automatically renews each month unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Cancel anytime in Account Settings. For more information see our: ○ Terms of Service: https://rydetv.com/pages/terms-of-use ○ Privacy Policy: Privacy: https://rydetv.com/pages/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Spot Network4 screens
Ryde TV3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Spot Network at free with in-app purchases against Ryde TV's subscription. Spot Network also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Ryde TV's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Spot Network sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Ryde TV sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Spot Network against 4.3 for Ryde TV. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 6 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Spot Network's written reviews are positive against 87% of Ryde TV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spot Network ships an update monthly, Ryde TV every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Spot Network versus Ryde TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpot NetworkRyde TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (13 ratings) — better4.3 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews86.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better6
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB63 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSpot Network, IncAlan Smith

Customer experience

Spot Network

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Ryde TV

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive86.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.3%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Spot Network

Subscriptions4
  • Spot Network Exclusive$4.991 Month
  • WTS Extra monthly$5.991 Month
  • WTS Extra yearly$49.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • SpotNetwork Exclusive annual$49.991 Year
One-time6
  • Pay Per View $1$0.99
  • Pay Per View$2.99
  • Pay Per View$4.99
Show 3 more
  • Pay Per View$9.99
  • Pay Per Vie w$14.99
  • Pay Per View$19.99
1 purchases

Ryde TV

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription$5.991 Month

Questions

Is Spot Network free?
Spot Network is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ryde TV free?
Ryde TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Spot Network or Ryde TV?
Spot Network is rated higher. Spot Network averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Ryde TV averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do Spot Network or Ryde TV have ads?
Spot Network shows ads; Ryde TV does not.
Which is updated more often, Spot Network or Ryde TV?
Spot Network ships an update monthly, and Ryde TV every 3 months. Most recently, Spot Network was updated on June 1, 2026 and Ryde TV on September 21, 2026.

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