The Brick TV vs HBO Max
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Brick TV
Access a streaming service dedicated to culturally responsive content created by diverse communities. Enjoy a wide array of productions rooted in love and excellence, fostering a sense of community and celebrating cultural creations.
- Culturally responsive content
- Community-focused platform
- Original productions
- Unlimited device access
- Auto-renewing subscriptions
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The Brick TV is a streaming service that features culturally responsive content from the voices of those communities. This platform is a place to be in community, to enjoy the brilliant creations of those that created the culture, and to experience a wide array of emotions while viewing productions rooted in love and excellence. ▷ Already a Member? Sign-In to access your subscription. ▷ New? Subscribe in the app to get instant access. The Brick TV offers auto-renewing subscriptions. You'll receive unlimited access to content on all your devices. Payment is charged to your Account at confirmation of purchase. Pricing varies by location and is confirmed prior to purchase. Subscription automatically renews each month unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period, or the trial period (when offered). Cancel anytime in Account Settings. For more information see our: -Terms of Service: https://thebricktv.com/terms -Privacy Policy: https://thebricktv.com/privacy
HBO Max
Stream thousands of popular TV shows and movies from HBO, DC, and more. Enjoy exclusive award-winning series, family-friendly entertainment, and live sports. Download content for offline viewing and create personalized profiles for the whole household.
- Thousands of TV shows and movies
- Exclusive award-winning series
- Live sports streaming
- Offline downloads
- Personalized household profiles
- Multiview live sports
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The most talked about shows and movies featuring the worlds of HBO, the DC Universe, Adult Swim, A24, and beyond. With HBO Max you'll get: • Access to thousands of TV shows and movies. • Exclusive, award-winning series that everyone's talking about — like the HBO Originals The Last of Us, Succession, The White Lotus, and House of the Dragon. • The latest hits from HBO, Harry Potter, DC, Warner Bros., ID, Adult Swim, A24, and more. • Stream select live sports from your favorite leagues and teams. Availability varies by plan and by subscription provider. • Iconic favorite TV shows like Friends, Rick and Morty, Gossip Girl, 90 Day Fiancé, Looney Tunes, and more. • Family-friendly entertainment for the whole household. • Fascinating documentaries and true crime series. Features: • Enjoy your favorite shows and movies at home or on the go. HBO Max is available on select TV, web browser, mobile, tablet, and gaming console devices. • Catch even more sports action with the live Multiview experience — stream up to 3 games at once during select events. • Browse or search with ease across HBO, movies, series, genres, and brands. • Download shows and movies you love to watch on the go with select plans. (Download limits vary by plan.) • Personalized profiles for the entire household with customizable ratings, profile PIN protection, and kid-proof exit. • Pick up episodes and movies where you left off across your favorite devices. • Keep up with everything you love, all in one place with My Stuff. • Watch on multiple devices at the same time. (Limits vary by plan.) • Stream with high-quality video and surround sound on select plans. Content and feature availability on HBO Max may vary by region. Some titles and features shown above may not be available in your country. Language availability varies by country. You can manage or cancel your subscription by visiting Settings > Subscriptions in your HBO Max account. HBO Max is only available in certain territories. Purposes disclosed in the App Privacy label may vary based on features or services that may not be available in all regions. HBO Max is only available in certain territories. Terms of Use: https://hbomax.com/terms-of-use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: HBO Max at free with in-app purchases against The Brick TV's subscription. HBO Max also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (5.7M vs 46). The Brick TV's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (79% vs 60%). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. The Brick TV sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and HBO Max sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
HBO Max holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HBO Max has 5.7M ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of The Brick TV's written reviews are positive against 60% of HBO Max's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
The Brick TV ships an update monthly, HBO Max fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Brick TV | HBO Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (46 ratings) | 4.9 (5.7M ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 79.2% of reviews — better | 60.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 46 | 5.7M — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #4 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 243 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Seneca Greenwood LLC | WarnerMedia Global Digital Services, LLC |
Customer experience
The Brick TV
HBO Max
Bugs and requests
The Brick TV
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
HBO Max
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to resume playback from last watched position
- Subtitles not syncing properly during ad breaks
- Rewind and fast-forward functionality not working as expected
- Streaming freezes and playback issues during commercials
Requested features
4 requests- Restore custom profile pictures
- Improve search and filtering options
- Add native Apple TV integration
- Provide more granular content organization
In-app purchases
The Brick TV
- The Brick TV Monthly$5.991 Month
- The Brick Monthly Plan$5.991 Month
- The Brick TV Yearly$59.991 Year
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- The Brick Annual Plan$59.991 Year
HBO Max
- Standard Monthly$5.991 Month
- Basic With Ads Monthly2 variants$10.991 Month
- Standard Monthly2 variants$18.491 Month
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- Premium Monthly$22.991 Month
- Max With Ads Yearly$99.991 Year
- Basic With Ads Yearly$109.991 Year
- Standard Yearly3 variants$184.991 Year
- Premium Yearly$229.991 Year









