Lightcurve Stream TV vs WTCtv
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lightcurve Stream TV
Stream live local and national TV channels, on-demand content, and recorded shows. Restart programs aired within the last 48 hours and record up to 50 hours of content. Create profiles for personalized recommendations and watch on multiple devices simultaneously.
- Live and local channel streaming
- Catch Up TV for recent programs
- Network DVR with 50 hours recording
- Personalized profiles and recommendations
- Multi-device streaming (3 simultaneous)
- Video on Demand
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Rainier Connect Stream TV is a streaming service available exclusively to Rainier Connect subscribers. Now you can experience the live TV you love without a cable box or rental fees. Most major streaming devices are supported so you can always watch your favorite shows and movies.* FAVORITE FEATURES: Live & Local: Stream TV includes Video on Demand and live local and national channels available in your subscription. Catch UP TV: Restart programs that have aired in the last 48 hours without setting a recording. Running behind for the big game, simply restart and never miss a moment.** NETWORK DVR: Included with all subscriptions and gives you the ability to record 50 hours of programming. Once you’ve recorded a program, you can watch it on the devices of your choosing with the Rainier Connect Stream TV app and an internet connection. Subscribers can upgrade for additional DVR hours.*** PROFILES & RECOMMENDATIONS: Now you can set up profiles for the whole family. Rainier Connect Stream TV also learns your preferences and suggests new shows and movies you will love for each profile. STREAM ON MULTIPLE DEVICES: Your subscription includes 3 streaming shows at the same time. More streams can be added to your subscription. Check if our Stream TV is available in your area by visiting our website and check your address. *product details, channel lineups, pricing and availability are subject to change. **Catch up TV is enabled/disabled on an individual show and/or network basis. Not all networks or shows allow this feature. ***Network DVR recordings can be viewed outside the home on an individual show and/or network basis if content agreement allows for this option.
WTCtv
This service provides live and on-demand video content for existing subscribers. Access a variety of entertainment options directly on your Apple devices.
- Live TV streaming
- On-demand content
- Exclusive subscriber access
- Multiple Apple device support
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Streaming TV Service. For WTCtv video subscribers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: WTCtv at 5.0 against Lightcurve Stream TV's 2.6. Lightcurve Stream TV's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 14 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
WTCtv holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 4 respectively.
Lightcurve Stream TV ships an update every 4 months, WTCtv every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lightcurve Stream TV | WTCtv |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (11 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 14 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 92 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TiVo Platform Technologies LLC | WTC |
Customer experience
Lightcurve Stream TV
WTCtv
In-app purchases
Lightcurve Stream TV
No in-app purchases
WTCtv
No in-app purchases
