# Spectrum TV vs USA Network

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.

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

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.

Spectrum TV ships an update every 9 days, USA Network every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spectrum TV | USA Network |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (572K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spectrum-tv/id420455839/reviews)** | [4.5 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usa-network/id661695783/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **572K** | 27K |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews | **37.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#110** | — |
| Size | 75 MB | 240 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Charter Communications](https://appshunter.io/developer/396670004) | [Versant Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840809836) |

## What reviewers say

### Spectrum TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spectrum-tv/id420455839)

**Currently charting:** #110 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great remote TV experience
- 👍 Convenient for watching on the go
- 💡 Useful for catching up on missed shows

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usa-network/id661695783)

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:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


## Frequently asked 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 31, 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.*