Comparison

Dropout vs UTVS

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

UTVS

This application provides access to regional cable programming and live streaming content from an award-winning student-run college television station. It serves as an educational facility for students to learn media production and delivers high-quality programming to diverse audiences.

Highlights
  • Regional cable programming
  • Live streaming content
  • Student media production
  • Diverse audience reach
  • Educational facility
Features
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UTVS Television (University Television Station) is an award-winning student run college television station on the campus of St. Cloud State University. The national award-winning student television station started operations in 1978 under the leadership of Scott Bryce. Today, UTVS is located in Stewart Hall, and provides regional cable programming in the St. Cloud and surrounding areas via Spectrum Channel 180, Spectrum Channel 426, Spectrum Channel 823 and streaming on a variety of apps. UTVS exists to provide the highest quality programming possible to St. Cloud State University, the St. Cloud community, Minnesota and surrounding states. UTVS reaches diverse audiences in local, regional and national markets through public access television and streaming services. UTVS serves as an educational facility where students learn how to produce high quality media content.

Screenshots

Dropout4 screens
UTVS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dropout at 99% against UTVS's 50%. Dropout also leads on ratings volume (79K vs 8) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). UTVS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. UTVS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dropout holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dropout has 79K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 99% of Dropout's written reviews are positive against 50% of UTVS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dropout ships an update every 2 months, UTVS every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Dropout versus UTVS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDropoutUTVS
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (79K ratings) — better4.8 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews99.4% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings79K — better8
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#55 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS16.615.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB2 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperConnected Ventures, LLC.Cablecast Community Media LLC

Customer experience

Dropout

All ratings77,492 ratings
Positive99.6%
Neutral0.2%
Negative0.3%
Written reviews10,223 reviews
Positive99.4%
Neutral0.3%
Negative0.3%

UTVS

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

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

UTVS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Dropout

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Annual3 Days trial$69.991 Year
None

UTVS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dropout free?
Dropout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UTVS free?
UTVS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dropout or UTVS?
Dropout is rated higher. Dropout averages 5.0 out of 5 from 79K ratings, while UTVS averages 4.8 from 8 ratings.
Do Dropout or UTVS have ads?
Neither Dropout nor UTVS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dropout or UTVS?
Dropout ships an update every 2 months, and UTVS every 3 months. Most recently, Dropout was updated on October 23, 2026 and UTVS on October 21, 2026.

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