Comparison

PRTV NOW vs sumoTV

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

Head to head

About

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.

About

sumoTV

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"Welcome to sumoTV, the exclusive online TV streaming service available for SUMOFIBER’s high-speed data customers. Watch your favorite shows when and how you want, whether that’s on your favorite mobile device or TV. No need for a set top box. Enjoy a simple, familiar layout to access all available programs and channels

Screenshots

PRTV NOW4 screens

sumoTV4 screens

Verdict

The call

PRTV NOW and sumoTV 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PRTV NOW ships an update every 5 months, sumoTV every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences

PRTV NOW versus sumoTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	PRTV NOW	sumoTV
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 5 months	Every 4 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV	iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS	15.6	15.6
Further details — not scored
Size	38 MB	38 MB
Age rating	12+	12+
Developer	Otter Tail Telcom, LLC	SUMOFIBER LLC

In-app purchases

None

PRTV NOW

No in-app purchases

None

sumoTV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PRTV NOW free?

PRTV NOW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is sumoTV free?

sumoTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do PRTV NOW or sumoTV have ads?

Neither PRTV NOW nor sumoTV shows ads.

Which is updated more often, PRTV NOW or sumoTV?

PRTV NOW ships an update every 5 months, and sumoTV every 4 months. Most recently, PRTV NOW was updated on October 3, 2026 and sumoTV on October 10, 2026.