# U vs Actora

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: U at none against Actora's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Actora sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. U asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | U | Actora |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (390K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u-verse/id312886438/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **390K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 14.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 132 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AT&T Services, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/290854684) | [David Martinez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876378631) |

## 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


### Actora

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actora/id6761648897)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Actora Pro Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Actora Pro Annual | $89.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is U free?

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

### Is Actora free?

Actora is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do U or Actora have ads?

Neither U nor Actora 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.*