Comparison

Astound TV+ vs Retuor

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

Head to head
About

Astound TV+

Stream live TV, cloud DVR recordings, and on-demand content from your home network or on the go. Access thousands of shows and movies, restart programs aired up to three days ago, and record multiple shows simultaneously. Integrated search helps you find content across all your sources.

Highlights
  • Watch live TV and recordings anywhere
  • Restart shows from the past 3 days
  • Cloud DVR with 125 hours storage
  • Integrated search across content sources
  • Simultaneous viewing on up to 5 devices
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With Astound TV, customers can download the Astound TV+ app* to a supported device and watch anywhere on your home network, or outside of the home via WiFi, instantly. Choose from thousands of shows and movies available – live TV, streaming, cloud DVR recordings* or On Demand – all together in one place. Miss a show or want to finish that hilarious episode? Restart a show that aired up to 3 days ago from the beginning without having to record it. Or with cloud DVR, you can record as many shows as you want at the same time. *Astound TV+ app only available to customers who have at least one Astound TV set-top box (IPTV) rental. Access to cloud DVR only available for residential customers. Subscription to video service from Astound Broadband is required. Top Features: • Need to take your kids to soccer and don’t want to miss a show? Access your channel lineup, from anywhere. Watch live TV & recordings on your supported device at home or on the go. • Start Over & Catch Up— Go back in time & start a show that aired up to 3 days ago. • Cloud DVR— Record as many shows as you want at once with 125 hours of storage included. Start the show on one device and finish on another. • Forgot to schedule a recording? No sweat. Click “record” in the Astound TV+ app on your mobile device, while on the go. • Integrated Search— Search across live TV, On Demand, streaming apps, and your recorded shows so you can find exactly what you want to watch, when you want to watch it. • Have multiple devices? Watch content on up to 5 devices at the same time and don’t miss a beat with your favorite show. You can register up to 12 devices. Get Started: 1. The Astound TV+ app is available to customers with Astound TV. Features and availability may vary depending on your TV service subscription and equipment (Astound TV set-top box (IPTV) rental required). 2. Subscription to Internet service, plus compatible Astound TV set-top box (IPTV) rental, is required to access the Astound TV+ app. 3. Create a username and password. • RCN – https://my.rcn.com • Grande – https://account.mygrande.com • Wave – https://my.wavebroadband.com/login 4. Download the app to your preferred device and login with your account username and password. 5. Start watching! Requires compatible device, internet service, at least one Astound TV set-top box (IPTV) rental and TV subscription for in-home use. Content restrictions may apply. Maximum combined 5 simultaneous Live TV and/or DVR streams per account. Astound TV customers visit www.astound.com for a complete list of compatible devices, support and more information. Start over feature only available up to 3 days. The ability to “start over” or “catch up” may vary by network, is dictated by the content provider and is subject to change at any time without notice. Fast forwarding may be disabled on some shows and is controlled by the content provider. Consider setting a OnePass to record a series to allow for fast forwarding in the future. Other restrictions may apply.

About

Retuor

Features
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Retuor brings the motorcycle community together—on the road and beyond. Discover routes, organize rides, connect with other riders, and keep your motorcycle life in one convenient place. PLAN AND DISCOVER ROUTES Browse motorcycle routes or create your own. Add stops, explore ride details, import and export GPX files, and save routes for later. ORGANIZE RIDES AND EVENTS Create rides and events, invite other riders, view attendees, share details, and add upcoming plans to your calendar. CONNECT WITH RIDERS Build your rider profile, find friends, join motorcycle clubs, participate in community conversations, and share moments from the road. EXPLORE THE ROAD Discover rider-friendly roadside places and historical markers. Check weather conditions while preparing for your next trip. MANAGE YOUR GARAGE Add your motorcycles, keep important bike information together, and create maintenance schedules to help you stay organized. BRING MORE FUN TO GROUP RIDES Set up and manage Poker Runs, Scavenger Hunts, Slow Races, and Last Man Standing competitions directly from the app. STAY IN TOUCH Message other riders, follow activity, receive notifications, and coordinate your next ride from one central hub. Whether you are planning a weekend route, organizing a charity ride, meeting local riders, or keeping track of your motorcycles, Retuor helps you spend less time coordinating and more time riding. Continued use of GPS may affect battery life. Always follow local laws, remain aware of road conditions, and do not interact with the app while operating a motorcycle. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Astound TV+2 screens
Retuor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Astound TV+ at none against Retuor's 2. Retuor's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 12 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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. Retuor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Astound TV+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Astound TV+ ships an update every 12 months, Retuor weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Astound TV+ versus Retuor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAstound TV+Retuor
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (78 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews13.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings78 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size343 MB47 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperRCN Telecom Services, LLCMacke's Software LLC

Bugs and requests

Astound TV+

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Stopped signing in and working on iPad
  • App never logs you in on older devices
  • Error signing into 5th generation iPad
  • App sits on loading screen forever
  • Cannot stream when connected to TV via HDMI
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  • App disconnects frequently
  • Cannot log out on Apple TV/Firesticks (Error C636)
  • App no longer works with recent iOS firmware
  • App doesn't show recorded programs
  • Cannot connect to DVR after update
  • Channels keep breaking up and freezing
  • App doesn't work for former WOW customers

Requested features

15 requests
  • Picture-in-picture option
  • Casting ability
  • Stream on laptop/PC
  • Remote function
  • Download option for offline viewing
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  • Auto-commercial skip
  • Quick mode functionality
  • Turn off autoplay videos
  • Easier channel lineup view
  • Support for older devices
  • Pop out picture support
  • Casting options
  • Picture in Picture support
  • Streaming on laptop
  • Keychain/FaceID support

Retuor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Astound TV+

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Retuor

Subscriptions2
  • eng$9.991 Month
  • eng$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Astound TV+ free?
Astound TV+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Retuor free?
Retuor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Astound TV+ or Retuor have ads?
Neither Astound TV+ nor Retuor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Astound TV+ or Retuor?
Astound TV+ ships an update every 12 months, and Retuor weekly. Most recently, Astound TV+ was updated on November 3, 2026 and Retuor on October 29, 2026.

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