# U vs Yarty

The clearest difference is update cadence: Yarty at fortnightly against U's every 3 months. Yarty also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). U's advantage is ratings volume (390K vs 1). 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.

Yarty holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: U has 390K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

U ships an update every 3 months, Yarty fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | U | Yarty |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (390K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u-verse/id312886438/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarty/id6757179326/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **390K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 14.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 132 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [AT&T Services, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/290854684) | [Oleksandr Serkov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865092293) |

## 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


### Yarty

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarty/id6757179326)

Discover what's happening on campus with real-time event listings and a live vibe heatmap. This app helps you find the best parties and events, and allows hosts to manage their events efficiently.

**Highlights:** Live Vibe Heatmap, Real-time event listings, Event invitations, Live event performance breakdowns, Event revenue tracking, Quick directions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is U free?

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

### Is Yarty free?

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

### Which has better reviews, U or Yarty?

Yarty is rated higher. U averages 4.7 out of 5 from 390K ratings, while Yarty averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do U or Yarty have ads?

Neither U nor Yarty shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, U or Yarty?

U ships an update every 3 months, and Yarty fortnightly. Most recently, U was updated on October 21, 2026 and Yarty on October 1, 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.*