Spectrum TV vs URLTV.TV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Spectrum TV
Stream live and On Demand TV content on various devices. Control your DVR, set parental controls, and personalize your viewing experience. Access thousands of shows and movies anywhere with a connection.
- Stream live TV anywhere
- Thousands of On Demand shows and movies
- Cast to compatible TVs
- Personalized channel guide
- Search by title, network, actor, or team
- Control TV and DVR
- Set parental controls
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SPECTRUM TV Download the Spectrum TV App and get the most out of your Spectrum TV experience. Stream On Demand or live TV anywhere on your favorite devices. TURN ANY SCREEN INTO A TV • Stream live TV anywhere you have a connection. • Enjoy thousands of On Demand shows and movies. • Cast from your phone or tablet to a compatible TV with Chromecast. FIND YOUR FAVORITE PROGRAMS • Create a personalized guide by setting your favorite channels. • Search by title, network, actor or sports team anywhere in the app. • Add new and exciting Spectrum Originals to your Watchlist. CONTROL YOUR TV AND DVR • Change TV channels on your Spectrum Receiver. • Get showtimes and record your favorite TV shows and movies (with optional DVR services). • Delete, modify and play DVR recordings on your TV (compatible DVRs only). SET PARENTAL CONTROLS Turn on parental controls and set a PIN to block shows by channel or rating. The blocks you set apply across each device in your household. WHAT YOU NEED TO USE THIS APP Available programming depends on your Spectrum TV package. Some programming is available only when connected to your Home Spectrum Internet service. A Spectrum TV subscription, username and password are required to sign in. Please note: This app features Nielsen’s proprietary measurement software which contributes to market research, like Nielsen’s TV Ratings. Please see https://sites.nielsen.com/priv/browser/us/en/optout.html for more information.
URLTV.TV
Access exclusive battle rap content and new videos weekly. This app is the premier destination for MC battles, offering a unique reaction feature for an enhanced viewing experience.
- Exclusive battle rap content
- New content weekly
- Top MC battle arena
- Reaction feature
- Unique user experience
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The Ultimate Rap League is the world's most respected MC battle arena. With new content every week, this app serves as the #1 source for rap battles. Download to view exclusive URL content and check out the reaction feature which provides a unique user experience when viewing battles.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: URLTV.TV at none against Spectrum TV's shown. URLTV.TV also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (36% vs 27%). Spectrum TV's advantage is ratings volume (566K vs 13K) and chart position (#120 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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
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 — 4.7 for Spectrum TV against 4.7 for URLTV.TV. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spectrum TV has 566K ratings behind it against 13K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 27% of Spectrum TV's written reviews are positive against 36% of URLTV.TV's.
Spectrum TV ships an update every 2 weeks, URLTV.TV weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Spectrum TV | URLTV.TV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (566K ratings) | 4.7 (13K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews | 36.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 566K — better | 13K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Best chart rank | #120 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Charter Communications | ULTIMATE RAP LEAGUE |
Customer experience
Spectrum TV
URLTV.TV
User reviews
Spectrum TV
From 566K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great remote TV experience
- 👍 Convenient for watching on the go
- 💡 Useful for catching up on missed shows
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent freezing, buffering, and sync issues
- 🔧 Navigation and UI changes make the app less intuitive
- 🔒 Restricted access to channels outside home network
- 💰 Expensive service with frequent price increases
URLTV.TV
From 13K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🔥 Great content
- 💯 Dedicated to the culture
- 🔍 Extensive battle library
- 🔊 Reactions and comments
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- ⚠️ Unreliable streaming
- 🔒 Restricted access in certain regions
- 💰 Billing and subscription issues
Bugs and requests
Spectrum TV
Reported bugs
3 issues- Black screens, audio-video desync, and other playback issues
- Inability to access guide and certain channels on mobile devices
- Inconsistent performance across different device models
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to pause, rewind, and fast-forward live TV
- Full access to all subscribed channels on mobile devices
- Improved guide and channel browsing experience
- Seamless integration across devices
URLTV.TV
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes on launch
- Videos fail to load
- Offline downloads not working
- Casting and mirroring problems
Requested features
4 requests- Add TV streaming options
- Improve search and navigation
- Implement background playback
- Provide better customer support
In-app purchases
Spectrum TV
No in-app purchases
URLTV.TV
No in-app purchases
