ElectricNOW vs ZipWave TV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ElectricNOW
Stream fan-favorite TV series and movies from Electric Entertainment for free. Enjoy 24/7 broadcasts, on-demand episodes, bonus material, and behind-the-scenes footage. Also includes video companions to popular entertainment podcasts.
- 24/7 streaming broadcast
- On-demand episodes
- Program guide
- Bonus material
- Behind-the-scenes footage
- Podcast video companions
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ElectricNOW is the premium app featuring content produced and acquired by Electric Entertainment. The app allows fans to enjoy their favorite shows for free in a 24/7 streaming broadcast as well as selecting and rewatching episodes on demand. The app also features a program guide, special bonus material, and behind the scenes footage. ElectricNOW is also home to Electric’s podcast network, Electric Surge, which features video companions to hit podcasts hosted by industry leaders. The Electric Surge lineup includes podcasts devoted to Star Trek, Star Wars, Dr. Who, and other entertainment topics. Electric Surge is made by fans, for fans. Privacy Policy: https://www.electricnow.tv/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.electricnow.tv/terms
ZipWave TV
Stream free news, family, and faith-based channels without subscriptions or accounts. Enjoy content from various international and US networks, wholesome family shows, and uplifting faith programming.
- Free live TV streaming
- No subscriptions or accounts required
- Family-friendly content
- News from US and international networks
- Faith-based programming
- Ad-free viewing
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Free news, family and faith channels with ZipWave TV! No subscriptions, no accounts, and no intrusive ads. Simply download the app and start watching right away. ZipWave TV brings together a strong selection of news, family, and faith channels all in one place. You can watch inspiring content from Daystar, EWTN, JLTV, and more. For news, we have a blend of US and international networks, like Real America's Voice, NHK World Japan and Arirang Korea. Families will appreciate the wholesome programming on BYUtv, NOST, and many more. Whether you are looking to stay informed with quality news, enjoy shows the whole family can watch together, or find uplifting faith-based content, ZipWave TV offers a clean and straightforward way to access it all without any cost or hassle.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ZipWave TV at none against ElectricNOW's 14. ZipWave TV also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 71%). ElectricNOW's advantage is ratings volume (997 vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). On price, ads 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. ElectricNOW sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. ZipWave TV asks for nothing beyond the download.
ZipWave TV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ElectricNOW has 997 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of ElectricNOW's written reviews are positive against 100% of ZipWave TV's.
ElectricNOW ships an update every 2 months, ZipWave TV every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ElectricNOW | ZipWave TV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (997 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 71.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 997 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Electric Entertainment, Inc. | ZipWave LLC |
Customer experience
ElectricNOW
ZipWave TV
Bugs and requests
ElectricNOW
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes when trying to access certain shows
- Audio sync issues on some platforms
- Inability to connect to TV
Requested features
5 requests- Closed captioning support
- Improved video quality
- Notification for new content
- Ability to cast to TV
- More international availability
ZipWave TV
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ElectricNOW
- Purchase HD 3$2.99
- Purchase HD 5$4.99
- Purchase Bundle 8$7.99
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- Purchase HD 10$9.99
- Purchase HD 13$12.99
- Purchase Bundle 13$12.99
- Purchase HD 15$14.99
- Purchase Bundle 20$19.99
- Purchase Season Pass$20.99
- Purchase Bundle 30$29.99
- Purchase Bundle 35$34.99
- Purchase Bundle 55$54.99
- Purchase Bundle 70$69.99
- Purchase Bundle 90$89.99
ZipWave TV
No in-app purchases
