Comparison

MetroNet DVR vs Optimum

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

Head to head
About

MetroNet DVR

Remotely manage your home DVR recordings. Identify favorite channels, schedule program or series recordings, search for shows, and manage DVR space by canceling or deleting content.

Highlights
  • Identify favorite channels
  • Schedule program recordings
  • Schedule series recordings
  • Search for programs
  • Manage DVR space
  • Cancel recordings
  • Delete recordings
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MetroNet DVR provides the following features to remotely manage recordings on your home DVR: - Identify favorite channels for quick and easy access - Schedule program or series recordings to be viewed on home DVR - Search for programs by title, cast member or keyword - Manage DVR space by canceling or deleting recordings

About

Optimum

Stream live TV, manage DVR recordings, and explore an extensive On Demand library on any screen. This app offers a sleek interface for easy content discovery and allows for picture-in-picture viewing while browsing. It's designed for Optimum Video subscribers to enjoy their favorite programs anywhere, anytime.

Highlights
  • Watch Live TV and browse guide
  • Access On Demand library
  • TV to GO feature for remote viewing
  • Picture-in-picture video player
  • Schedule and manage Cloud DVR recordings
  • View scheduled and recorded lists
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Turn every screen into a TV with the Optimum app, designed for Optimum Video subscribers. Enjoy your favorite live TV while on the go plus, manage your DVR recordings and browse our extensive On Demand library from any room in your home, all on the app. Features: Sleek new interface and easier content discovery. Watch: • Watch Live TV and browse your your entire TV guide and channel lineup • Browse and access our On Demand library directly from the app • With the TV to GO feature, watch programs from top networks anytime, anywhere • Use the picture in picture video player to watch content while browsing other sections of the Optimum app or multitasking on your device Record: • Schedule and manage your Cloud DVR recordings • View your scheduled and recorded lists • Manage scheduled and recorded programs Requirements: • Available content and features are based on your current programming package and premium service. Not all content is available to stream at this time. • An Optimum ID and Password • A WiFi or internet connection. Some features only available while connected to Optimum Internet at home • Visit optimum.net/app for more information *Some features not available in all areas. Privacy Policy : https://www.optimum.com/terms-of-service/privacy/Customer-Privacy/optimum-customer-privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://www.optimum.com/terms-of-service/residential/television/app

Screenshots

MetroNet DVR4 screens
Optimum4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Optimum at 4.5 against MetroNet DVR's 2.4. Optimum also leads on ratings volume (28K vs 13) and review sentiment (15% vs 0%). MetroNet DVR's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Optimum holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Optimum has 28K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of MetroNet DVR's written reviews are positive against 15% of Optimum's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MetroNet DVR versus Optimum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetroNet DVROptimum
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (13 ratings)4.5 (28K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews14.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1328K — better
Update frequency—Every 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB36 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperMetro FiberNet, LLCCSC Holdings, LLC.

Customer experience

MetroNet DVR

All ratings13 ratings
Positive30.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative69.2%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Optimum

All ratings27,252 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral4.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews234 reviews
Positive14.5%
Neutral7.3%
Negative78.2%

Bugs and requests

MetroNet DVR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Optimum

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Live TV not working on multiple devices
  • Guide not showing full program information
  • Inability to record shows from the app

Requested features

4 requests
  • Bring back old app's functionality
  • Improve channel guide and search
  • Add remote control capabilities
  • Allow casting to non-smart TVs

In-app purchases

None

MetroNet DVR

No in-app purchases

None

Optimum

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MetroNet DVR free?
MetroNet DVR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Optimum free?
Optimum is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MetroNet DVR or Optimum?
Optimum is rated higher. MetroNet DVR averages 2.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Optimum averages 4.5 from 28K ratings.
Do MetroNet DVR or Optimum have ads?
Neither MetroNet DVR nor Optimum shows ads.

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