Comparison

Optimum vs Q941

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

Q941

This app broadcasts "REAL" country music, celebrating both classic and contemporary artists. It also provides hourly updates on Northeast Louisiana weather and Fox News. Family-owned and operated, it upholds values of family, God, and Country.

Highlights
  • Classic country music
  • Contemporary country music
  • Northeast Louisiana weather updates
  • Fox News updates
  • Family values programming
Features
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Broadcasting from the highest point in Louisiana, the Big Q serves Ruston, Jonesboro, Minden, and the surrounding areas. KRLQ 94.1 is "Your Home For REAL Country!" Classic, Outlaw, and REAL New Country.

Screenshots

Optimum4 screens
Q9412 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Q941 at 5.0 against Optimum's 4.5. Optimum's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (28K vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Q941 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Optimum ships an update every 4 months, Q941 every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Optimum versus Q941: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOptimumQ941
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (28K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings28K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB53 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCSC Holdings, LLC.Omega Entertainment, LLC

Customer experience

Optimum

All ratings27,252 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral4.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews240 reviews
Positive14.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative78.3%

Q941

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Q941

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Optimum

No in-app purchases

None

Q941

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Optimum free?
Optimum is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Q941 free?
Q941 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Optimum or Q941?
Q941 is rated higher. Optimum averages 4.5 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Q941 averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Optimum or Q941 have ads?
Q941 shows ads; Optimum does not.
Which is updated more often, Optimum or Q941?
Optimum ships an update every 4 months, and Q941 every 5 months. Most recently, Optimum was updated on October 18, 2026 and Q941 on September 24, 2026.

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