# truTV vs Xfinity Stream

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Xfinity Stream at 269K against truTV's 14K. Xfinity Stream also leads on chart position (#120 vs unranked). truTV's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for truTV against 4.6 for Xfinity Stream. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Xfinity Stream has 269K ratings behind it against 14K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 15% of truTV's written reviews are positive against 17% of Xfinity Stream's.

truTV ships an update every 3 months, Xfinity Stream every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | truTV | Xfinity Stream |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trutv/id396972659/reviews) | **[4.6 (269K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xfinity-stream/id731629156/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14K | **269K** |
| Positive reviews | 15.3% of reviews | **17.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#120** |
| Size | 109 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/405623540) | [Comcast](https://appshunter.io/developer/298960160) |

## What reviewers say

### truTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trutv/id396972659)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


### Xfinity Stream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xfinity-stream/id731629156)

**Currently charting:** #120 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

Stream live TV channels, On Demand content, and DVR recordings from your Xfinity or NOW TV service. Watch thousands of shows and movies, download content for offline viewing, and schedule recordings remotely.

**Highlights:** Watch live TV channels, Stream On Demand content, Schedule DVR recordings, Download recordings for offline viewing, Access thousands of shows and movies, Watch free live streaming channels

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient to watch on the go
- 👍 Ability to watch live TV and recordings
- 🚀 Useful for traveling and watching on mobile devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Unreliable streaming and connectivity issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance across devices
- 🐛 Confusing user interface and navigation
- 🐛 Unauthorized device access and login issues

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings getting deleted or becoming inaccessible
- Time zone not updating based on location
- Inability to cast from iPad
- Audio sync issues on Roku
- Frequent login loops and logout problems

**Requested features**

- Background audio playback
- Picture-in-picture mode
- Improved content recommendations
- Ability to manage devices and access permissions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is truTV free?

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

### Is Xfinity Stream free?

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

### Which has better reviews, truTV or Xfinity Stream?

Xfinity Stream is rated higher. truTV averages 4.5 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Xfinity Stream averages 4.6 from 269K ratings.

### Do truTV or Xfinity Stream have ads?

Both truTV and Xfinity Stream show ads.

### Which is updated more often, truTV or Xfinity Stream?

truTV ships an update every 3 months, and Xfinity Stream every 2 months. Most recently, truTV was updated on October 27, 2026 and Xfinity Stream on October 28, 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.*