# U vs USA Network

The clearest difference is ads: U at none against USA Network's shown. U also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (390K vs 27K). USA Network's advantage is review sentiment (37% vs 14%) and update cadence (every 5 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.

U holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: U has 390K ratings behind it against 27K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 14% of U's written reviews are positive against 37% of USA Network's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

U ships an update every 3 months, USA Network every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | U | USA Network |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (390K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u-verse/id312886438/reviews)** | [4.5 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usa-network/id661695783/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **390K** | 27K |
| Positive reviews | 14.1% of reviews | **37.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 132 MB | 240 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [AT&T Services, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/290854684) | [Versant Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840809836) |

## 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


### USA Network

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usa-network/id661695783)

Stream live TV, catch up on recent episodes of popular shows, and watch movies on demand. Access content from a family of networks, including sports and past season favorites. Requires a TV provider login for full access.

**Highlights:** Watch latest episodes the day after airing, Live stream TV 24/7, Access on-demand content from multiple networks, Stream live sports like PGA TOUR and Premier League, Filter shows by network and genre, Sign in with TV provider for full access

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app for watching shows
- 💡 Provides free credits to watch content
- 🤩 Enjoyable shows like Chrisley Knows Best and Queen of the South

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant crashes and bugs
- 🤯 Requires re-linking TV provider frequently
- 😡 Unreliable live streaming and playback
- 🤬 Too many commercials and ads
- 🤕 Poor app performance on various devices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during playback
- Video playback issues like freezing, skipping, and audio-video desync
- Inability to resume watching from where user left off
- TV provider login issues and constant re-authentication required

**Requested features**

- Add fast forward/rewind functionality
- Improve Chromecast/casting support
- Allow watching without TV provider login
- Optimize app for newer devices and screen sizes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is U free?

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

### Is USA Network free?

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

### Which has better reviews, U or USA Network?

U is rated higher. U averages 4.7 out of 5 from 390K ratings, while USA Network averages 4.5 from 27K ratings.

### Do U or USA Network have ads?

USA Network shows ads; U does not.

### Which is updated more often, U or USA Network?

U ships an update every 3 months, and USA Network every 5 weeks. Most recently, U was updated on October 21, 2026 and USA Network on October 21, 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.*