Comparison

Spectrum TV vs USA Network

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

USA Network

Stream live TV, catch up on recent episodes of popular shows, and watch movies on demand. Access content from a family of networks, including sports and past season favorites. Requires a TV provider login for full access.

Highlights
  • Watch latest episodes the day after airing
  • Live stream TV 24/7
  • Access on-demand content from multiple networks
  • Stream live sports like PGA TOUR and Premier League
  • Filter shows by network and genre
  • Sign in with TV provider for full access
Features
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Overview • The USA Network app is the best place to catch up on the most recent season of your favorite shows, watch live TV, keep up with your favorite sports, and stream movies and past season content!​ • Download the USA Network app to watch WWE Smackdown, the PGA TOUR and LPGA TOUR, Premier League, NASCAR, the WNBA, The Rainmaker, Everything on the Menu with Braun Strowman, AND MUCH MORE! • Get started by signing in with your TV subscription (cable, satellite, or digital). The USA Network app supports most TV providers, including DirecTV, Spectrum, Xfinity, Dish, and AT&T. App Features Watch Your Way • Watch the latest episodes of new USA Network shows the day after they air on TV. • Live stream and schedule available 24/7 when signed in with your TV provider. Explore Versant Content • Access to on-demand content from across the Versant family of networks (including USA, SYFY, E!, Oxygen, MSNOW, CNBC, and Golf Channel). • Don't miss a second of the Premier League, the WNBA, A10 hoops, the PGA and LPGA Tours, and NASCAR! • Live stream your favorite Versant networks within the app. • Dedicated page for each network showcasing the hottest series. • Stream recent and throwback favorites, like Law & Order: SVU, Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D., and Chicago Med. • Filter shows by network and genre while browsing. TV Provider Access • Sign in with your TV subscription to gain access to the entire catalog of VOD and Live content. Availability Notice • Versant's family of networks are only available to stream in the US and US territories. • Those outside the US will be unable to watch full episodes or live TV. • If you're traveling, you'll regain full access as soon as you return to the US. Comments or Questions • Please fill out our contact support form at https://help.versantmedia.com/s/contactsupport for assistance. • Please note: Use of the app is limited to the United States and its territories. Video is accessible via 3G, 4G, LTE, and Wi-Fi networks. Data charges may apply. • Privacy Policy: https://www.versantprivacy.com/privacy • Your Privacy Choices: https://www.versantprivacy.com/privacy/cookies • CA Notice: https://www.versantprivacy.com/privacy/california-consumer-privacy-act

Screenshots

Spectrum TV4 screens
USA Network4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Spectrum TV at every 9 days against USA Network's every 5 weeks. Spectrum TV also leads on ratings volume (572K vs 27K) and chart position (#110 vs unranked). USA Network's advantage is review sentiment (37% vs 27%). On price, rating, ads 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

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

Spectrum TV holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spectrum TV has 572K ratings behind it against 27K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of Spectrum TV's written reviews are positive against 37% of USA Network's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spectrum TV ships an update every 9 days, USA Network every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Spectrum TV versus USA Network: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpectrum TVUSA Network
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (572K ratings) — better4.5 (27K ratings)
Positive reviews27.3% of reviews37.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings572K — better27K
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#110 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB240 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperCharter CommunicationsVersant Media LLC

Customer experience

Spectrum TV

All ratings571,632 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.3%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews834 reviews
Positive27.3%
Neutral11.6%
Negative61.0%

USA Network

All ratings25,940 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral3.0%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews492 reviews
Positive37.2%
Neutral4.5%
Negative58.3%

User reviews

Spectrum TV

From 572K App Store ratings

What 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

USA Network

From 27K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good app for watching shows
  • 💡 Provides free credits to watch content
  • 🤩 Enjoyable shows like Chrisley Knows Best and Queen of the South

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Constant crashes and bugs
  • 🤯 Requires re-linking TV provider frequently
  • 😡 Unreliable live streaming and playback
  • 🤬 Too many commercials and ads
  • 🤕 Poor app performance on various devices

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

USA Network

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes during playback
  • Video playback issues like freezing, skipping, and audio-video desync
  • Inability to resume watching from where user left off
  • TV provider login issues and constant re-authentication required

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add fast forward/rewind functionality
  • Improve Chromecast/casting support
  • Allow watching without TV provider login
  • Optimize app for newer devices and screen sizes

In-app purchases

None

Spectrum TV

No in-app purchases

None

USA Network

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spectrum TV free?
Spectrum TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is USA Network free?
USA Network is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Spectrum TV or USA Network?
Spectrum TV is rated higher. Spectrum TV averages 4.7 out of 5 from 572K ratings, while USA Network averages 4.5 from 27K ratings.
Do Spectrum TV or USA Network have ads?
Both Spectrum TV and USA Network show ads.
Which is updated more often, Spectrum TV or USA Network?
Spectrum TV ships an update every 9 days, and USA Network every 5 weeks. Most recently, Spectrum TV was updated on October 30, 2026 and USA Network on October 30, 2026.

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