Comparison

Watch TBS vs Makemyzen

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

Head to head
About

Watch TBS

Stream full episodes of popular TV shows and movies from your favorite network. Access a wide variety of originals and comedy hits, plus live sports and blockbuster films. Watch on any screen, anytime, anywhere, by signing in with your TV provider.

Highlights
  • Watch full episodes of TV shows
  • Stream movies
  • Access TBS originals
  • Watch live sports
  • Sign in with TV provider
  • Watch on any screen
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ALWAYS HERE FOR A GOOD TIME The tbs app makes watching movies and full episodes of your favorite shows easy! Sign in with your TV Provider to watch all the tbs originals you love: All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite, AEW: All Access, American Dad, Wipeout and more. Plus, don't forget comedy hits like Young Sheldon, The Big Bang Theory, Friends and Modern Family! Watch anytime, anywhere with the tbs app. You can also catch live sports (including MLB games and March Madness) and blockbuster movies -- on any screen. The tbs app supports most TV providers, including AT&T, Spectrum (incl. Time Warner Cable, Charter & Bright House), Comcast XFINITY, Cox, DIRECTV, Dish, Optimum, Suddenlink, Verizon, and many more. Our full lineup of tbs originals include: AEW: Dynamite, AEW: All Access, American Dad, B/R Gaming, Celebrity Show-Off, The Cube, Friday Night Vibes, Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses, I Survived Bear Grylls, Lost Resort, Miracle Workers, Tournament of Laughs and Wipeout. Other series available include The Big Bang Theory, Family Matters, Friends, Modern Family and Young Sheldon.

About

Makemyzen

Features
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MakeMyZen offers a space to explore guided meditations, personalized sessions, and daily blessings. Choose from single meditations or series designed for different experiences. Whether you prefer structured meditation journeys or standalone sessions, MakeMyZen provides a variety of options to explore at your own pace. Download MakeMyZen and begin your journey today. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Watch TBS4 screens
Makemyzen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Watch TBS at none against Makemyzen's 3. Makemyzen's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Makemyzen sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Watch TBS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Watch TBS versus Makemyzen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWatch TBSMakemyzen
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (12K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews3.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings12K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB27 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTurner Broadcasting System, Inc.Global Softek

Bugs and requests

Watch TBS

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when switching between apps or locking screen
  • Video playback randomly rewinds or skips ahead
  • Sign-in process often gets stuck in a loop

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add option to turn off closed captions
  • Improve video playback controls
  • Implement picture-in-picture mode
  • Provide better resume/continue watching functionality

Makemyzen

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Watch TBS

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Makemyzen

Subscriptions3
  • Essential Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Personalized_Bi_yearly3 Months trial$19.996 Months
  • Essential Yearly1 Month trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Watch TBS free?
Watch TBS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Makemyzen free?
Makemyzen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Watch TBS or Makemyzen have ads?
Watch TBS shows ads; Makemyzen does not.
Which is updated more often, Watch TBS or Makemyzen?
Watch TBS ships an update every 3 months, and Makemyzen every 3 months. Most recently, Watch TBS was updated on November 6, 2026 and Makemyzen on October 31, 2026.

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