AW TV vs PRTV NOW
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AW TV
Stream live local TV channels in HD without cable. Catch up on shows aired in the last 48 hours or record favorites with network DVR. Create profiles for personalized viewing experiences.
- Live local HD channels
- 48-hour catch-up TV
- Network DVR recording
- Personalized profiles
- No cable box required
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Enjoy live TV on your streaming device with no cable box or equipment rental fees. Local Channels: All your favorite local channels in perfect HD quility. * Catch Up TV: Restart a program that has aire in the last 48 hours without setting it up for recording. Restart a already playing movie and start over your favorite game. * Network DVR: Record and save your favorite shows. Starting at 100 hours you can upgrade to more when needed. Profiles: Setup profiles for each member in the house * products, channels, & pricing are subject to change. * Catch Up TV is enabled/disabled on a individual show and/or network basis. Not all neetworks or shows allow this feature.
PRTV NOW
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PRTV Now gives you more ways to watch your favorite TV shows and programming because you can now use your favorite streaming device for easy and convenient viewing options. Access your favorite live, recorded and on-demand shows, movies, and sports by downloading the PRTV Now app. Cut the cord and experience the live TV you want without all the bulky cords and set top boxes of traditional cable TV service.
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Verdict
AW TV and PRTV NOW are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
AW TV ships an update every 4 months, PRTV NOW every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AW TV | PRTV NOW |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | TiVo Platform Technologies LLC | Otter Tail Telcom, LLC |
In-app purchases
AW TV
No in-app purchases
PRTV NOW
No in-app purchases
