Comparison

Optimum vs Culture Network TV

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

Culture Network TV

Features
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Culture Network TV represents many different genres of music as well as different forms of the arts & entertainment from across the world. We are committed to making sure all content which is submitted, reviewed and posted on this media platform retains the level of quality and integrity which can be respected among this social community.

Screenshots

Optimum4 screens
Culture Network TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Culture Network TV at 12.0 against Optimum's 14.0. On price, ads, 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Optimum versus Culture Network TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOptimumCulture Network TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (29K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews14.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings29K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB12 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCSC Holdings, LLC.I Am Culture Brand, Inc.

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

Culture Network TV

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Optimum

No in-app purchases

None

Culture Network TV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Optimum free?
Optimum is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Culture Network TV free?
Culture Network TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Optimum or Culture Network TV have ads?
Neither Optimum nor Culture Network TV shows ads.

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