# Spot Network vs Ryde TV

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spot Network | Ryde TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-network/id1320918743/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ryde-tv/id1601529515/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **86.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 38 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Spot Network, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1320918742) | [Alan Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/1601529517) |

## What reviewers say

### Spot Network

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-network/id1320918743)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spot Network Exclusive | $4.99 | per month |
| WTS Extra monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| WTS Extra yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| SpotNetwork Exclusive annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Pay Per View $1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pay Per View | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pay Per View | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pay Per View | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pay Per Vie w | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pay Per View | $19.99 | one-time |


### Ryde TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ryde-tv/id1601529515)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |


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