# U vs Watch OWN

The clearest difference is ads: U at none against Watch OWN's shown. U also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (390K vs 41K). Watch OWN's advantage is review sentiment (47% vs 14%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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 — 4.7 for U against 4.8 for Watch OWN. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: U has 390K ratings behind it against 41K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 14% of U's written reviews are positive against 47% of Watch OWN's.

U ships an update every 3 months, Watch OWN every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | U | Watch OWN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (390K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u-verse/id312886438/reviews) | **[4.8 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-own/id1044871992/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **390K** | 41K |
| Positive reviews | 14.1% of reviews | **47.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 132 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [AT&T Services, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/290854684) | [OWN LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1044871991) |

## What reviewers say

### U

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u-verse/id312886438)

Stream live TV and on-demand content from your home network or on the go. Manage your DVR, personalize your viewing experience, and use your device as a remote control. Discover new shows and manage your recordings with ease.

**Highlights:** Watch Live TV, On Demand library, Personalized homepage, TV programming guide, Remote control functionality, DVR management

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient remote control
- 🚀 Easy to schedule recordings
- 🚀 Good on-demand functionality
- 👍 Reliable service when working

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Unreliable channel access and streaming
- 🐛 Guide data not kept up-to-date
- 🐛 Inconsistent functionality across devices
- 🔒 Security and login issues

**Reported bugs**

- App frequently logs users out
- Remote control feature not working consistently
- Certain channels not available through the app
- Sync issues between app and TV experience

**Requested features**

- Ability to access and manage recordings remotely
- Improved guide with more future programming data
- Seamless integration with home receivers
- Support for casting to TV from mobile devices


### Watch OWN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-own/id1044871992)

Stream OWN shows and content from up to 14 additional networks, including TLC, HGTV, and ID. Access new episodes the same day they air on TV and enjoy thousands of on-demand episodes. Continue watching across devices and save favorites to your list.

**Highlights:** Stream OWN and 14+ networks live, Access thousands of on-demand episodes, New episodes same day as TV premiere, Browse by genre, Continue watching across devices, Save shows to My List

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Inspiring and empowering content
- 📺 Convenient access to favorite shows
- ❤️ Commitment to diverse voices and personal growth

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Excessive and repetitive commercials
- 🐛 Glitches, crashes, and login issues
- 🤔 Lack of features like rewind/fast-forward and episode tracking

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes during commercial breaks
- Inability to log in with certain cable providers
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Reduce commercial frequency and duration
- Implement better episode navigation and resume functionality
- Expand provider options and improve login experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is U free?

U is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Watch OWN free?

Watch OWN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, U or Watch OWN?

Watch OWN is rated higher. U averages 4.7 out of 5 from 390K ratings, while Watch OWN averages 4.8 from 41K ratings.

### Do U or Watch OWN have ads?

Watch OWN shows ads; U does not.

### Which is updated more often, U or Watch OWN?

U ships an update every 3 months, and Watch OWN every 6 weeks. Most recently, U was updated on November 4, 2026 and Watch OWN on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*