Comparison

IZZY TV vs The Network TV

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

Head to head
About

IZZY TV

Stream a vast collection of Israeli movies, TV shows, and documentaries from anywhere in the world. Discover new Israeli filmmakers and entertainers with regularly updated content, including English subtitles.

Highlights
  • Unlimited Israeli movies and TV shows
  • Documentaries and films
  • English subtitles available
  • Content updated regularly
  • Apple Watch remote functionality
  • Accessible globally
Features
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An Israel lover’s dream, IZZY offers unlimited Israeli movies, TV shows, and documentaries that you can watch as much as you want, whenever you want, from anywhere in the world! The future of Israeli entertainment has never been more inspiring. Creativity is flourishing, and new technology empowers you to discover more Israeli filmmakers and entertainers! With constantly refreshed selections of Israeli entertainment with English subtitles, there’s something new to choose from every day of the week! To access all features and content you can subscribe to IZZY - Stream Israel on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. IZZY - Stream Israel includes Apple Watch - Use your Watch as a Remote: Play, stop, & rewind videos without interrupting your viewing. - Install using iPhone: Install app on iPhone, open Watch app, select "Show on Apple Watch". * All payments will be paid through your iCloud Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://www.streamisrael.tv/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.streamisrael.tv/privacy

About

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.

Highlights
  • Exclusive original series
  • Drama Tuesdays
  • Comedy Thursdays
  • No subscription required
  • Stream on any device
  • Ad-supported content
Features
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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

Screenshots

IZZY TV4 screens
The Network TV3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IZZY TV at 79% against The Network TV's 25%. IZZY TV also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.7) and ads (none vs shown). The Network TV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, 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. IZZY TV sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $15.99 per month. The Network TV asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IZZY TV holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IZZY TV has 486 ratings behind it against 66, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of IZZY TV's written reviews are positive against 25% of The Network TV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IZZY TV ships an update every 5 weeks, The Network TV every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
IZZY TV versus The Network TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIZZY TVThe Network TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (486 ratings) — better2.7 (66 ratings)
Positive reviews79.3% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings486 — better66
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB45 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperIsrael Media Group, Inc.BH Media Holdings LLC

Customer experience

IZZY TV

All ratings479 ratings
Positive83.7%
Neutral2.7%
Negative13.6%
Written reviews213 reviews
Positive79.3%
Neutral6.1%
Negative14.6%

The Network TV

All ratings46 ratings
Positive37.0%
Neutral13.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral11.5%
Negative63.5%

User reviews

IZZY TV

From 486 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great variety of content
  • 🇮🇱 Connects viewers to Israeli culture
  • 💡 Helpful for learning Hebrew
  • 🎬 High-quality programming
  • 👍 Enjoyable and informative shows

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app experience
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find content
  • 🔍 Limited content selection
  • ⏱️ Slow to add new shows/movies

The Network TV

From 66 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Brilliant content quality
  • 👍 Nicely curated programming
  • 🌟 Original and quality shows
  • 💰 Upgrade well worth the cost
  • 💯 Incredible and original television

Room to improve

  • 😠 Frustrating app experience
  • 💸 Not truly free
  • 😩 Ads are excessive and repetitive
  • ❌ Poor streaming quality
  • 🚫 Registration issues

Bugs and requests

IZZY TV

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inconsistent subtitles
  • Playback issues and freezing
  • Trouble casting to TV

Requested features

4 requests
  • More content in English
  • Improved app navigation and user experience
  • Automatic episode progression
  • Ability to track watched content

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
Show 52 more
  • 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
Show 3 more
  • Add a streaming icon to the home page
  • Improve UI
  • Make the app available on TV app stores

In-app purchases

5 purchases

IZZY TV

Subscriptions3
  • IZZY Monthly Subscription$15.991 Month
  • IZZY Quarterly$36.003 Months
  • IZZY Yearly Subscription$119.991 Year
One-time2
  • IZZY – Stream Israel $8.99$8.99
  • IZZY – Stream Israel $11.99$11.99
None

The Network TV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IZZY TV free?
IZZY TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Network TV free?
The Network TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IZZY TV or The Network TV?
IZZY TV is rated higher. IZZY TV averages 4.4 out of 5 from 486 ratings, while The Network TV averages 2.7 from 66 ratings.
Do IZZY TV or The Network TV have ads?
The Network TV shows ads; IZZY TV does not.
Which is updated more often, IZZY TV or The Network TV?
IZZY TV ships an update every 5 weeks, and The Network TV every 5 months. Most recently, IZZY TV was updated on November 7, 2026 and The Network TV on November 4, 2026.

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