Comparison

Epic for iPad vs E.P.I.C. Studios

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

Head to head
About

Epic for iPad

Stream live TV channels and access cloud DVR features with a stunning interface. Enjoy instant channel changes, restart missed shows, and pause live broadcasts.

Highlights
  • Live linear television streaming
  • High-quality graphic rendering
  • Sub-second channel change time
  • Cloud DVR with unlimited recording
  • Restart TV for past shows
  • Pause live broadcasts
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The Epic app is used by participating broadband service providers to enable high quality live linear television services. Features of the app include: Stunning user interface with beautiful graphic rendering and compelling guide information. Patented streaming technology that enables sub 1 second channel change time or DVR playback. Patented Cloud DVR solution enabling custom time offsets on a per record basis with unlimited concurrent recording capability. Never miss a show with restart TV that allows a subscriber to view a show from the beginning up to 72 hours in the past. Pause your show, make some popcorn, and never miss any of your favorite show.

About

E.P.I.C. Studios

This app allows users to broadcast content, engage in live creator battles, and share short videos. Viewers can support creators with digital gifts and likes. It offers a safe and supportive community for both creators and fans.

Highlights
  • Live streaming
  • Creator battles
  • Digital gifts
  • Short video uploads
  • Daily rankings
  • Community guidelines
Features
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Go live, battle, and share your talent on EPIC. Whether you’re a seasoned creator or just getting started, EPIC lets you broadcast your content, challenge other creators in live battles, and connect with audiences in a safe, supportive community. Live Stream Freely Stream directly from your phone and connect with viewers in real time. Compete in high-energy creator battles or host your own livestreams. Interactive Digital Gifts Viewers can send fun, creative digital gifts during livestreams as a way to support their favorite creators and celebrate great content. Epic Likes Epic Likes allow viewers to show appreciation for the videos they enjoy most and help highlight great creators across the community. Upload & Explore Short Videos Share content, showcase your skills, and engage with a growing feed of trending creators. Discover new videos daily in a layout designed for fast discovery. Compete & Climb the Daily Rankings Take part in head-to-head creator battles and climb the daily livestream rankings. It’s your stage — make it epic. Why Creators Choose EPIC: • Safe, fun, and easy-to-use design • Community guidelines to protect creators • Built-in discovery through livestream battles and short videos • Supportive, high-energy environment for creators and fans Join creators already going viral on EPIC — a new destination for livestreaming and short-form video. Download now. Go live. Share your talent. Be seen. Be EPIC.

Screenshots

Epic for iPad1 screens
E.P.I.C. Studios4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Epic for iPad at none against E.P.I.C. Studios's 18. Epic for iPad also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). E.P.I.C. Studios's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (12K vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. E.P.I.C. Studios sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Epic for iPad asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Epic for iPad holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: E.P.I.C. Studios has 12K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Epic for iPad ships an update every 5 weeks, E.P.I.C. Studios weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Epic for iPad versus E.P.I.C. Studios: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEpic for iPadE.P.I.C. Studios
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.8 (12K ratings)
Positive reviews—69.6% of reviews
Number of ratings312K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB559 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperEPIC Video Technologies, IncE.P.I.C. STUDIOS, INC.

Customer experience

Epic for iPad

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

E.P.I.C. Studios

All ratings11,822 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral4.1%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews451 reviews
Positive69.6%
Neutral8.6%
Negative21.7%

Bugs and requests

Epic for iPad

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

E.P.I.C. Studios

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Video upload errors
  • App crashes and freezes

Requested features

2 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • More customization options

In-app purchases

None

Epic for iPad

No in-app purchases

18 purchases

E.P.I.C. Studios

One-time18
  • 65 EPIC coins$0.99
  • 99 Epic Coins$0.99
  • 130 EPIC coins$1.99
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  • 199 EPIC Coins$1.99
  • 195 EPIC coins$2.99
  • 299 EPIC Coins$2.99
  • 260 EPIC coins$3.99
  • 330 EPIC coins$4.99
  • 499 EPIC Coins$4.99
  • 400 EPIC coins$5.99
  • 525 EPIC coins$7.99
  • 590 EPIC coins$8.99
  • 660 EPIC coins$9.99
  • 999 Epic Coins$9.99
  • 2499 EPIC Coins$24.99
  • 7000 EPIC Coins$70.00
  • 10000 EPIC coins$100.00
  • 17500 EPIC Coins$175.99

Questions

Is Epic for iPad free?
Epic for iPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is E.P.I.C. Studios free?
E.P.I.C. Studios is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Epic for iPad or E.P.I.C. Studios?
Epic for iPad is rated higher. Epic for iPad averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while E.P.I.C. Studios averages 4.8 from 12K ratings.
Do Epic for iPad or E.P.I.C. Studios have ads?
Neither Epic for iPad nor E.P.I.C. Studios shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Epic for iPad or E.P.I.C. Studios?
Epic for iPad ships an update every 5 weeks, and E.P.I.C. Studios weekly. Most recently, Epic for iPad was updated on October 24, 2026 and E.P.I.C. Studios on October 27, 2026.

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