Spectrum TV vs Choosly
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.
Choosly
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Choosly turns everyday decisions into something fun! Like a personal vending machine, spend a coin, and get an instant suggestion. Whether you need a mood boost, a date idea, dinner inspiration, or a little push to get moving. How it works: First, pick a category, then spend a coin to generate a choice. Each day you get 15 free coins, so there’s always something new to try. Want more? Grab extra coins anytime. • Dopamine Menu - A lineup of self-care ideas to lift your mood • Date Night - Romantic and fun ideas for your next night together • Dinner Ideas - Meal inspiration when you can’t decide what to cook • Morning Menu - Prompts to start off the day • Movement - Easy ways to get active without overthinking it • Magic 8 Ball - A classic for when you need a yes or a no • Craving Compass - For when deciding where to eat is overwhelming • Make Your Own - Build a custom list and let Choosly pick for you Choosly is a decision generating app, designed to make choices easier when decision fatigue sets in! There are too many options these days and making choices is overwhelming. Choosly was designed to lift a little of that burden by making decisions for users in an easy and fun way! The creator is a solo, female designer with a goal to make an apps that makes life a little easier while keeping the whimsy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spectrum TV at none against Choosly's 1. Spectrum TV also leads on chart position (#114 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). Choosly's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 9 days). On price and ads 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. Choosly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Spectrum TV asks for nothing beyond the download.
Spectrum TV ships an update every 9 days, Choosly daily. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Spectrum TV | Choosly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (573K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 573K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #114 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Charter Communications | Rachael Strauss |
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
Choosly
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Spectrum TV
No in-app purchases
Choosly
- Additional coins$3.99









