Spirits Network vs The Network TV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Spirits Network
Discover original content about fine spirits, from whiskey to tequila, tailored to your preferences. Connect with a community of enthusiasts and experts, and shop for rare products directly within the app.
- Personalized content recommendations
- Original documentaries and series
- Direct product purchasing
- Monthly curated spirits boxes
- Community forums for enthusiasts
- Connect with industry experts
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Personalization: See the stories based on your preferences. Only want to see content created for a particular spirit type and geared for the someone learning or someone who has a lot of knowledge? You tell us what you like and we help provide the content line-up for you. Original Content: See the stories behind the bottles, whether it’s a short snippet of a Japanese whiskey-tasting on mobile or a documentary about tequila on the big screen. Our award-winning series uncover the characters of legend and the tastemakers of today obsessing with craft whiskeys, vodkas, tequilas, gins, brandies and other liquors across fine spirits categories. Shoppable Content: Members can buy rare and even exclusive product in two ways: One, product windows will be visible within content screens with a “Quick Buy”” option available. Two, subscribe to a monthly Spirits box and have our experts select products based on tastes and areas of desired exploration whether it’s a monthly bourbon box, craft gin or the latest in tequila. Those offers will also be available as gifts for the holidays, bridal party, or even the office party. Community: Spirits Network is building a new kind of social network, one where spirits enthusiasts can connect to each other as well as the personalities and experts that define the spirits business.
The Network TV
Discover exclusive original series with this streaming platform. Enjoy new dramas and comedies released regularly, all without any subscription fees or ads. Stream your favorite shows anytime, anywhere, on any device.
- Exclusive original series
- Drama Tuesdays
- Comedy Thursdays
- No subscription required
- Stream on any device
- Ad-supported content
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If you know about The Network… You know about The Network. We release only original series - With Drama Tuesdays and Comedy Thursdays, there’s a premium show for everyone. We believe premium content doesn’t have to cost our subscribers a penny. And we also believe that you shouldn’t have to waste your time searching for content - That’s why we release two shows at a time, and nothing else! What you'll love about The Network: Free Premium Content that you literally can’t find anywhere else. We only release Network originals. No Subscription Required: Say goodbye to monthly bills! The Network is completely free to use. No trials, no credit cards - just immersive stories. Stream Anytime, Anywhere: Whether you're at home or on the go, The Network is ready to entertain you. Stream your favorite series seamlessly on your smartphone, tablet, or smart TV. Get ready to embark on an unforgettable streaming journey with The Network. Download now and start binge-watching your new favorite series - all for free! Privacy Policy: thenetwork.stream/privacy Terms of Use: thenetwork.stream/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Spirits Network at 4.0 against The Network TV's 2.7. Spirits Network also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 months). The Network TV's advantage is ratings volume (61 vs 16). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Spirits Network holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 61 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Spirits Network's written reviews are positive against 25% of The Network TV's.
Spirits Network ships an update every 9 days, The Network TV every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Spirits Network | The Network TV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (16 ratings) — better | 2.7 (61 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 16 | 61 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | NBTV Inc. | BH Media Holdings LLC |
Customer experience
Spirits Network
The Network TV
Bugs and requests
Spirits Network
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
The Network TV
Reported bugs
57 issues- Sound cuts out after commercials
- App freezes after commercials
- Won't advance past ads
- Shows stop after commercials, frozen screen
- Fast forward goes backward, back jumps ahead
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- Paid subscription still has ads
- App doesn't remember watched content
- Doesn't play well on Apple TV
- Cannot stream through Chromecast
- Ads are too long and too many
- CC option won't stick
- Paid upgrade shows no additional content
- No way to contact for refund
- App is terrible, should be removed
- Only 30 titles available
- Watching for 90 minutes involves 45 minutes of ads
- Constant freezes force app restart
- Ads are seen umpteen times
- Full screen option returns to start
- No way to view closed captions
- Reporting a problem is not available
- App freezes, doesn't save place, forces ads on restart
- Episodes freeze, restart from beginning, watch ads again
- Cannot cancel subscription
- Ads every 10 minutes, same ads over and over
- Paid ad-free service requires antenna
- Same four commercials every seven minutes
- Show doesn't stay where left off
- Cannot FF to where you were
- Status bar doesn't fade away
- Full screen arrow closes video
- App doesn't save time in content
- Cannot make content play, only trailers
- App crashes in middle of episode
- App constantly disconnects when casting
- Constant buffering
- Subtitles show top half only
- Cannot find app on TV
- Registration fails, proceed button doesn't work
- Error message: 'Oops something went wrong'
- Cannot rewind properly
- Backing out of show starts over
- Cannot login on Apple TV
- Casting forgets where it's at, restarts show
- Abrupt episode conclusions
- App doesn't work on Roku TV and iPad
- Only trailers and 2 commercials shown
- Error message when trying to watch trailers
- Unable to reset password
- Error message when trying to log back in
- Email recognized as already in use
- Password reset email not received
- Shows look great but app not found on Apple TV
- App has only 2 trailers
- No subtitle options on next episode
- Cannot set subtitles to always be on
- Trailer never starts to stream, only commercials
Requested features
8 requests- Allow users to reset password
- Add more titles/content
- Improve subtitle options
- Fix CC not sticking
- Implement a way to report problems
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- Add a streaming icon to the home page
- Improve UI
- Make the app available on TV app stores
In-app purchases
Spirits Network
No in-app purchases
The Network TV
No in-app purchases
