Optimum vs 103CIR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Optimum
Stream live TV, manage DVR recordings, and explore an extensive On Demand library on any screen. This app offers a sleek interface for easy content discovery and allows for picture-in-picture viewing while browsing. It's designed for Optimum Video subscribers to enjoy their favorite programs anywhere, anytime.
- Watch Live TV and browse guide
- Access On Demand library
- TV to GO feature for remote viewing
- Picture-in-picture video player
- Schedule and manage Cloud DVR recordings
- View scheduled and recorded lists
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Turn every screen into a TV with the Optimum app, designed for Optimum Video subscribers. Enjoy your favorite live TV while on the go plus, manage your DVR recordings and browse our extensive On Demand library from any room in your home, all on the app. Features: Sleek new interface and easier content discovery. Watch: • Watch Live TV and browse your your entire TV guide and channel lineup • Browse and access our On Demand library directly from the app • With the TV to GO feature, watch programs from top networks anytime, anywhere • Use the picture in picture video player to watch content while browsing other sections of the Optimum app or multitasking on your device Record: • Schedule and manage your Cloud DVR recordings • View your scheduled and recorded lists • Manage scheduled and recorded programs Requirements: • Available content and features are based on your current programming package and premium service. Not all content is available to stream at this time. • An Optimum ID and Password • A WiFi or internet connection. Some features only available while connected to Optimum Internet at home • Visit optimum.net/app for more information *Some features not available in all areas. Privacy Policy : https://www.optimum.com/terms-of-service/privacy/Customer-Privacy/optimum-customer-privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://www.optimum.com/terms-of-service/residential/television/app
103CIR
This app connects you to a Top 40/CHR radio station, offering music and DJ chat. It's a direct line to a locally owned media company, allowing you to engage with them and their content.
- Live radio streaming
- DJ chat interaction
- Top 40/CHR music
- Connect with local media
- Station information
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103CIR -WCIR-FM Flagship Radio Station of Southern Communications Corporation in Beckley, WV Top 40/CHR Radio Connect with us! We want to hear from you. Locally owned and operated media company 306 S. Kanawha Street Beckley, WV 25801 103CIR.COM
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: 103CIR at 5.0 against Optimum's 4.5. Optimum's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (28K vs 1). 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.
103CIR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Optimum has 28K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Optimum ships an update every 4 months, 103CIR every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Optimum | 103CIR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (28K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 28K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CSC Holdings, LLC. | SOUTHERN COMMUNICATION CORP |
Customer experience
Optimum
103CIR
Bugs and requests
Optimum
Reported bugs
3 issues- Live TV not working on multiple devices
- Guide not showing full program information
- Inability to record shows from the app
Requested features
4 requests- Bring back old app's functionality
- Improve channel guide and search
- Add remote control capabilities
- Allow casting to non-smart TVs
103CIR
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Optimum
No in-app purchases
103CIR
No in-app purchases
