Dropout vs WatcherTV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Original comedy series
- Exclusive content
- Ad-free viewing
- Uncensored content
- Weekly new episodes
- Extensive video library
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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
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.
- 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 community for all things Watcher: original series, exclusives, behind-the-scenes drops, AMAs, live events, and so much more. Which ones? HOW ABOUT ALL OF ‘EM. Ghost Files, The History Contingency Tapes, Mystery Files, The Quizard’s Pit, Travel Season, Puppet History, Are You Scared, Too Many Spirits, List-O-Mania, Drink to That, Weird Wonderful World and more. Brought directly to you ad-free and uncensored across any device (big, medium, or Professor-sized). Dive into the Watcher archive and binge your favorite moments from our library of over 20 original series and stick around for exclusive new seasons of the shows you love AND the premiere of new series you simply won’t find anywhere else. What IS WatcherTV exactly? It’s a community for the curious, for people who love mysteries, history, food, travel, and the wonderfully weird corners of the world. Your membership directly fuels the unscripted shows you’re always trying (and failing) to neatly explain to confused but supportive friends and family. Whether you’re a seasoned sleuth, paranormal enthusiast, history nerd, or a tried and true foodie, you’re in good company here. ▷ Already a Member? Sign-In to access your subscription. ▷ New? Subscribe in the app to get instant access. WatcherTV offers auto-renewing subscriptions. You'll receive unlimited access to content on all your devices. Payment is charged to your 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, or the trial period (when offered). Cancel anytime in Account Settings. For more information see our: -Terms of Service: https://beaverville.uscreen.io/terms -Privacy Policy: https://beaverville.uscreen.io/privacy
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Verdict
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 (#51 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
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.
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.
Dropout ships an update every 2 months, WatcherTV every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dropout | WatcherTV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (77K ratings) | 5.0 (1.2K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 99.3% of reviews | 99.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 77K — better | 1.2K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #51 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Connected Ventures, LLC. | Watcher Entertainment Inc |
Customer experience
Dropout
WatcherTV
User reviews
Dropout
From 77K App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
Dropout
- Monthly3 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Annual3 Days trial$69.991 Year
WatcherTV
- 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







