Comparison

Dropout vs WatcherTV

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

Head to head
About

Dropout

Access exclusive, uncensored, and ad-free original comedy series and content. Enjoy weekly releases and a vast library of shows from popular talent. Support independent comedy with a subscription.

Highlights
  • Original comedy series
  • Exclusive content
  • Ad-free viewing
  • Uncensored content
  • Weekly new episodes
  • Extensive video library
Features
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WHAT’S ON IT? -New original series like Dimension 20, Game Changer, Um Actually, Breaking News, What the F 101, Ultramechatron Team Go, Bad Internet, and more. -Exclusive content you won't find anywhere else - all uncensored and ad-free - with talent like Brennan Lee Mulligan, Sam Reich, Zac Oyama, Emily Axford, Ally Beardsley, Lou Wilson, Aabria Iyengar, Erika Ishii, and more. -Weekly releases of new episodes, including Dimension 20, Adventuring Party, Game Changer, and more. -The definitive way to browse our extensive library of the CH video content you know and love. -The knowledge that you are supporting an independent comedy channel for the cost of one sorta okay sandwich per month. But hey, big blocks of text are pretty boring. Instead, how about just trying DROPOUT for a week totally free? Download the app and sign up for a trial of 3 free-as-heck days to watch everything your eyes can handle. Cancel anytime in the 3 day trial and never be charged! Don’t like it? I mean, we’re deeply hurt, but we understand. Cancel your membership, throw your phone in a lake, however you cope with disappointment. DO like it? Just kick back and keep watching, and your first month will automatically begin at the end of the free trial. Annual plans are also available at a discount, if you’re a money whiz. So go ahead and give it a try! This text isn’t gonna get any more interesting. I mean, I think we’ve pretty much covered all the good stuff. Still here? Um, ok. How’s everything? Good? Cool, cool. What are you looking for? The app description is over. For real. We’re not gonna say any more stuff. Check out the free trial. It’s way better than hanging out in the App Store this long. Wow, you’re dedicated. Do you just love app descriptions? Weird. OK, we’re gonna go. Bye. To access all features and content you can subscribe to DROPOUT By CollegeHumor on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. * All payments will be paid through your Apple Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://watch.dropout.tv/tos Privacy Policy: https://watch.dropout.tv/privacy

About

WatcherTV

Access all original series, bonus content, and behind-the-scenes footage from a community-driven entertainment platform. Enjoy ad-free, uncensored shows across all your devices. Explore a world of food, travel, horror, history, and mystery.

Highlights
  • Original series streaming
  • Bonus content
  • Behind-the-scenes footage
  • Ad-free viewing
  • Uncensored content
  • Cross-device compatibility
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Welcome to WatcherTV, the cozy new home for all Watcher original series, bonus content, behind the scenes, and beyond! Which series? HOW ABOUT ALL OF ’EM. Ghost Files, Puppet History, Travel Season, Mystery Files, Survival Mode, Too Many Spirits, Weird Wonderful World, Dish Granted, and some you haven’t even heard of yet! Snuggle up with old favorites and stay seated for exciting new seasons of the shows you love AND brand new series. Brought directly to you, early, ad-free and uncensored, across any device (big, medium, or Professor-sized). What is Watcher? We’re a community of like-minded weirdos who share your passionate curiosity for food, travel, horror, histories, mysteries, and everything in between. And with your membership we’ll continue to deliver more of the thrilling, hilarious, and oddly inspiring unscripted content that you’re regularly explaining to your friends and family. Whether you’re a seasoned sleuth or a paranormal enthusiast, a history buff or a foodie connoisseur, there’s something for everyone at Watcher. Download the WatcherTV app now and let’s explore this weird, wonderful world together. To access all features and content you can subscribe to WatcherTV on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle.Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment.Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. 
Terms of Service:https://www.watchertv.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.watchertv.com/privacy

Screenshots

Dropout4 screens
WatcherTV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Dropout at free with in-app purchases against WatcherTV's subscription. Dropout also leads on ratings volume (77K vs 1.2K) and chart position (#54 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Dropout sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and WatcherTV sells 4 in-app purchases, 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 — 5.0 for Dropout against 5.0 for WatcherTV. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dropout has 77K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 99% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dropout ships an update every 2 months, WatcherTV every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Dropout versus WatcherTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDropoutWatcherTV
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (77K ratings)5.0 (1.2K ratings)
Positive reviews99.3% of reviews99.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings77K — better1.2K
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#54 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS16.616.6
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB74 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperConnected Ventures, LLC.Watcher Entertainment Inc

Customer experience

Dropout

All ratings77,492 ratings
Positive99.6%
Neutral0.2%
Negative0.3%
Written reviews9,875 reviews
Positive99.3%
Neutral0.3%
Negative0.3%

WatcherTV

All ratings1,210 ratings
Positive99.7%
Neutral0.2%
Negative0.2%
Written reviews584 reviews
Positive99.7%
Neutral0.3%
Negative0.0%

User reviews

Dropout

From 77K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent content
  • 👍 Intuitive app interface
  • 🔒 No ads
  • 💰 Great value for money
  • 👥 Supportive community

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional app glitches
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate/search for content
  • 💾 Inconsistent resume/continue watching functionality
  • 🔇 No auto-play for next episode

WatcherTV

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to navigate
  • 🚀 Smooth streaming
  • 🔒 Ad-free experience
  • 💡 Offline download option
  • 👍 Organized content

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Syncing issues between devices
  • 💡 Lack of community engagement features
  • 💡 Limited payment options

Bugs and requests

Dropout

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inconsistent playback when switching devices
  • Closed captions not always accurate

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add user profiles/accounts for shared subscriptions
  • Improve search and content discovery
  • Enhance resume/continue watching features
  • Implement auto-play for next episode

WatcherTV

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional app crashes
  • Inconsistent video quality

Requested features

4 requests
  • Automatic episode playback
  • Customizable playlists
  • Improved offline mode with playlist support
  • More integration with other platforms

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Dropout

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Annual3 Days trial$69.991 Year
4 purchases

WatcherTV

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Subscription$5.991 Month
  • Watcher Entertainment Monthly3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$59.991 Year
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  • Watcher Entertainment Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Dropout free?
Dropout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WatcherTV free?
WatcherTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dropout or WatcherTV?
Dropout and WatcherTV are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 77K and 1.2K ratings respectively.
Do Dropout or WatcherTV have ads?
Neither Dropout nor WatcherTV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dropout or WatcherTV?
Dropout ships an update every 2 months, and WatcherTV every 3 months. Most recently, Dropout was updated on September 25, 2026 and WatcherTV on September 24, 2026.

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