Comparison

truTV vs Optimum

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

truTV

Stream live sports, full episodes of popular TV shows, and movies on demand. Sign in with your TV provider to access content from truTV and enjoy entertainment anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Watch live sports
  • Stream full TV episodes
  • Enjoy blockbuster movies
  • Sign in with TV provider
  • Access truTV originals
  • Watch anytime, anywhere
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ALWAYS HERE FOR A GOOD LAUGH The truTV app makes watching live sports, full episodes and movies easy! Sign in with your TV Provider to catch live sports like Mountain West football, MotoGP, MLB, NHL , and classic truTV originals like Impractical Jokers, Tacoma FD, Adam Ruins Everything, and more. Watch anytime, anywhere with the truTV app. Plus, enjoy blockbuster movies -- on any screen. The truTV app supports most TV Providers, including AT&T, Spectrum (incl. Time Warner Cable, Charter & Bright House), Comcast XFINITY, Cox, DIRECTV, Dish, Optimum, Suddenlink, Verizon, and many more.

About

Optimum

Stream live TV, manage DVR recordings, and explore an extensive On Demand library on any screen. This app offers a sleek interface for easy content discovery and allows for picture-in-picture viewing while browsing. It's designed for Optimum Video subscribers to enjoy their favorite programs anywhere, anytime.

Highlights
  • Watch Live TV and browse guide
  • Access On Demand library
  • TV to GO feature for remote viewing
  • Picture-in-picture video player
  • Schedule and manage Cloud DVR recordings
  • View scheduled and recorded lists
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Turn every screen into a TV with the Optimum app, designed for Optimum Video subscribers. Enjoy your favorite live TV while on the go plus, manage your DVR recordings and browse our extensive On Demand library from any room in your home, all on the app. Features: Sleek new interface and easier content discovery. Watch: • Watch Live TV and browse your your entire TV guide and channel lineup • Browse and access our On Demand library directly from the app • With the TV to GO feature, watch programs from top networks anytime, anywhere • Use the picture in picture video player to watch content while browsing other sections of the Optimum app or multitasking on your device Record: • Schedule and manage your Cloud DVR recordings • View your scheduled and recorded lists • Manage scheduled and recorded programs Requirements: • Available content and features are based on your current programming package and premium service. Not all content is available to stream at this time. • An Optimum ID and Password • A WiFi or internet connection. Some features only available while connected to Optimum Internet at home • Visit optimum.net/app for more information *Some features not available in all areas. Privacy Policy : https://www.optimum.com/terms-of-service/privacy/Customer-Privacy/optimum-customer-privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://www.optimum.com/terms-of-service/residential/television/app

Screenshots

truTV4 screens
Optimum4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Optimum at none against truTV's shown. Optimum also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for truTV against 4.5 for Optimum. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14K and 29K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 15% and 15% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

truTV ships an update every 3 months, Optimum every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
truTV versus Optimum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertruTVOptimum
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (14K ratings) — better4.5 (29K ratings)
Positive reviews15.3% of reviews — better14.5% of reviews
Number of ratings14K29K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB36 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperTurner Broadcasting System, Inc.CSC Holdings, LLC.

Customer experience

truTV

All ratings13,979 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral3.2%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews124 reviews
Positive15.3%
Neutral6.5%
Negative78.2%

Optimum

All ratings27,252 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral4.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews241 reviews
Positive14.5%
Neutral7.1%
Negative78.4%

User reviews

truTV

From 14K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Great content like Impractical Jokers and Adam Ruins Everything
  • 👍 Decent user interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Constant crashes and bugs
  • 🔁 Endless ad loops and poor ad integration
  • 📺 Inability to continue watching from where you left off
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find content
  • 🔒 Frequent sign-out issues and login problems

Optimum

From 29K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast app startup
  • 👍 Sleek and modern interface
  • 🔒 Robust security features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent freezing and crashes
  • 👎 Difficult to navigate and use
  • 🔍 Lack of customization options
  • 🔌 Unreliable live TV streaming
  • 📺 Reduced functionality compared to old app

Bugs and requests

truTV

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes when trying to watch episodes
  • Freezes and becomes unresponsive
  • Login screen issues and inability to sign in
  • Video playback problems and constant buffering

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to turn off closed captions
  • Implement Chromecast/AirPlay support
  • Add a 'continue watching' feature
  • Improve overall app stability and performance

Optimum

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Live TV not working on multiple devices
  • Guide not showing full program information
  • Inability to record shows from the app

Requested features

4 requests
  • Bring back old app's functionality
  • Improve channel guide and search
  • Add remote control capabilities
  • Allow casting to non-smart TVs

In-app purchases

None

truTV

No in-app purchases

None

Optimum

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is truTV free?
truTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Optimum free?
Optimum is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, truTV or Optimum?
truTV is rated higher. truTV averages 4.5 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Optimum averages 4.5 from 29K ratings.
Do truTV or Optimum have ads?
truTV shows ads; Optimum does not.
Which is updated more often, truTV or Optimum?
truTV ships an update every 3 months, and Optimum every 4 months. Most recently, truTV was updated on October 27, 2026 and Optimum on October 28, 2026.

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