# U vs MetroNet DVR

The clearest difference is rating: U at 4.7 against MetroNet DVR's 2.4. U also leads on ratings volume (390K vs 13) and review sentiment (14% vs 0%). MetroNet DVR's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

U holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: U has 390K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of U's written reviews are positive against 0% of MetroNet DVR's.

## The numbers

| Metric | U | MetroNet DVR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (390K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u-verse/id312886438/reviews)** | [2.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronet-dvr/id1441553086/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **390K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **14.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 132 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [AT&T Services, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/290854684) | [Metro FiberNet, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/990753349) |

## 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


### MetroNet DVR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronet-dvr/id1441553086)

Remotely manage your home DVR recordings. Identify favorite channels, schedule program or series recordings, search for shows, and manage DVR space by canceling or deleting content.

**Highlights:** Identify favorite channels, Schedule program recordings, Schedule series recordings, Search for programs, Manage DVR space, Cancel recordings, Delete recordings

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is U free?

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

### Is MetroNet DVR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, U or MetroNet DVR?

U is rated higher. U averages 4.7 out of 5 from 390K ratings, while MetroNet DVR averages 2.4 from 13 ratings.

### Do U or MetroNet DVR have ads?

Neither U nor MetroNet DVR shows ads.

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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.*