My UPtv vs AARP Streams
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
My UPtv
Discover and track your favorite UPtv shows and movies. Set reminders, view schedules, and access exclusive video content. Personalize your viewing experience by adding titles to your collection and marking watched episodes.
- Set show reminders
- View 7-day programming schedule
- Access exclusive video content
- Add favorite programs to collection
- Mark watched titles
- Discover new UPtv programs
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From funny sitcoms and heartwarming dramas to romantic movies, Christmas movies, and our UPtv Premiere Movie events…there is everything you love about UPtv in the NEW My UPtv app! - Set reminders for your favorite shows. - View a 7-day UPtv programming schedule. - Access even more videos from the programs you love, including sneak peeks, behind the scenes features, and exclusive content. Browse the app to discover new UPtv programs… or learn about titles you can also stream on UP Faith & Family (*subscription required; free trial available for new subscribers). Add your favorite UPtv programs to your personal collection to easily access them later, set calendar reminders, and mark titles that you've watched.
AARP Streams
Stream a curated selection of movies and theater performances specifically chosen for a mature audience. Discover new releases, classic films, and hidden gems. Perfect for relaxing at home or sharing with friends.
- Watch AARP Movies for Grownups
- Access AARP Theater screenings
- Curated content for a grownup audience
- Discover new releases and classics
- Suitable for home viewing or watch parties
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AARP Streams allows you to watch a variety of entertainment from your mobile device. The AARP Streams app is the best app to watch AARP Movies for Grownups and AARP Theater screenings, handpicked for a grownup audience. AARP champions movies for grownups, by grownups, by advocating for the 50-plus audience, and encouraging films and performances that resonate with grownup audiences. Discover hidden gems, new releases and beloved classics. Whether you want to relax at home or host a watch party with friends, AARP Streams is the app for you. Enjoy the show!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: My UPtv at 4.7 against AARP Streams's 2.3. My UPtv also leads on review sentiment (37% vs 18%). AARP Streams's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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.
My UPtv holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 32 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of My UPtv's written reviews are positive against 18% of AARP Streams's.
My UPtv ships an update every 5 weeks, AARP Streams every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | My UPtv | AARP Streams |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (34 ratings) — better | 2.3 (32 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 36.6% of reviews — better | 17.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 34 — better | 32 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Up Entertainment, LLC | AARP |
Customer experience
My UPtv
AARP Streams
Bugs and requests
My UPtv
Reported bugs
21 issues- Login screen flashes and closes
- App crashes or closes unexpectedly
- Cannot log in after updates
- Reset password not working
- App asks to sign in repeatedly
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- Movie details link to wrong movie
- Trivia submission errors
- App doesn't recognize zip code/TV provider
- Watched movie check marks disappear
- Reminders set multiple times
- Notifications not removed from calendar
- Search function not working
- Movies disappear after airing
- App not working with VoiceOver
- Black screen issues
- Cannot re-download app
- App won't stay logged in
- Lost watched movie data after update
- Cannot add calendar reminders
- Movies not showing up in search
- Check marks not visible with orange border
Requested features
22 requests- Checklists to track watched
- New seasons of shows
- Simpler movie search
- Alphabetical movie listing
- List of stars in descriptions
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- Lead actors in descriptions
- More categories for organization
- Keep all movies on app
- Option to choose Philo provider
- Badge on movie posters for watchlist
- Add Watchlist feature
- Add all new movies to calendar at once
- Searchable database of all movies
- Mark movies as 'want to watch'
- Section for all movies
- Numbers for unwatched movies
- Ability to acknowledge each movie watched
- Checklist to mark off seen movies
- Include cast members in description
- Indicate if movie is based on a book
- Calendar page with upcoming schedule
- Dark mode option
AARP Streams
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
My UPtv
No in-app purchases
AARP Streams
No in-app purchases
