SpreeTV by MRTC vs EchoTV Studios
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SpreeTV by MRTC
Stream live, on-demand, and recorded TV content from your mobile device. Browse program guides, schedule DVR recordings, and control your set-top box remotely. Enjoy features like Catch-up and Restart TV for uninterrupted viewing.
- Live TV streaming
- On Demand content browsing
- DVR recording scheduling
- Set-top box control
- Catch-up and Restart TV
- Content search
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SpreeTV by MRTC is the perfect way to watch Live, On Demand, and Recorded TV content at home and on the go! Within SpreeTV by MRTC’s intuitive user interface, you can watch any of your favorite programming from the palm of your hand, schedule recordings on your DVR or control your set-top box without picking up the remote control. FEATURES - Browse the Program Guide for all channels offered by SpreeTV by MRTC. - Watch live channels directly from your mobile device. - Browse and watch On Demand content. - Never miss another show with the Catch-up and Restart TV features. - Transfer playback to and from any mobile device running the SpreeTV by MRTC App. - Search On Demand and TV content by title. - Schedule and manage your DVR recordings. REQUIREMENTS - Check with Mountain Telephone to see if SpreeTV by MRTC is compatible with your current service. - Mountain Telephone internet service is required. - 3G, 4G, LTE or Wi-Fi connection to the Internet. Download speeds over 1Mbps are recommended. - Video quality and performance may vary depending on your network speed and device hardware.
EchoTV Studios
Stream short series, mini movies, and original content. Discover motivating and entertaining shows from popular YouTubers and exclusive EchoTV productions. New content is added regularly, ensuring a diverse viewing experience for all.
- Short series streaming
- Mini movie collection
- Original content
- Content from YouTubers
- Regular new releases
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EchoTV is your no subscription, totally free home for streaming short series that echo the Gospel of Jesus through authentic narratives. Watch content from your favorite Youtubers, binge our EchoTV originals, and more. With new shows and episodes dropping all the time, there is always something for everyone! Why you'll love us: *We're Faith based with a twist *We have kids shows *There's a free in app digital Bible *You can set up a profile to create watchlists, save your favorite shows, and remember where you left off *Watch shows from your favorite clean and Christian Youtubers in one place *We have an ever growing selection of exclusive and original shows with new episodes added regularly EchoTV is available on Roku, Apple TV, Fire stick, web browser, mobile, and tablet so you can enjoy at home and on the go. Download now to start watching anytime, anywhere! For more information about EchoTV, please visit: echotvstudios.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: EchoTV Studios at every 3 weeks against SpreeTV by MRTC's every 15 months. SpreeTV by MRTC's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SpreeTV by MRTC against 5.0 for EchoTV Studios. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively.
SpreeTV by MRTC ships an update every 15 months, EchoTV Studios every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SpreeTV by MRTC | EchoTV Studios |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MOUNTAIN RURAL TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE CORP, INC. | EchoTV |
Customer experience
SpreeTV by MRTC
EchoTV Studios
In-app purchases
SpreeTV by MRTC
No in-app purchases
EchoTV Studios
No in-app purchases
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