Comparison

KAR vs Merrimack TV

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

Head to head
About

KAR

Access schedules, facility maps, results, and exclusive photos and videos for dance competitions. This app provides a direct connection to competition information in a user-friendly format.

Highlights
  • Competition schedules
  • Facility maps
  • Real-time results
  • Exclusive photos
  • Exclusive videos
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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KAR strives to bring their clients cutting edge technology to simplify and enhance the competition experience. The new KAR app is an industry first that brings you schedules, facility maps, results & exclusive photo and videos in an efficient, user friendly format on your iPod or iPhone! Download our free app now! It's a direct connection at your fingertips to KAR - America's Favorite Dance Competition!

About

Merrimack TV

Features
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The Merrimack TV app features locally produced content from New Hampshire and gives you the ability towatch live programming from anywhere. Users can stay informed with live and recorded gavel-to-gavelcoverage of municipal and school meetings. Get to know the community through original shows and events.Families and friends from throughout the country can enjoy Merrimack High School varsity games, studentconcerts, and more using the Merrimack TV app.

Screenshots

KAR4 screens
Merrimack TV3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Merrimack TV at none against KAR's 1. Merrimack TV also leads on device support (4 vs 1). On price, ads 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. KAR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Merrimack TV asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
KAR versus Merrimack TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKARMerrimack TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (588 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings588 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS16.215.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKids Artistic RevueCablecast Community Media LLC

Bugs and requests

KAR

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes when trying to access videos/photos
  • Schedule information not always accurate or up-to-date
  • Difficulty logging into parent account through the app
  • Android compatibility issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Live stream option for remote viewing
  • Ability to filter schedule by studio, day, or category
  • Option to favorite specific dance numbers
  • Improved real-time updates on current stage/awards

Merrimack TV

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

KAR

One-time1
  • KAR Dance Schedule$4.99
None

Merrimack TV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KAR free?
KAR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Merrimack TV free?
Merrimack TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do KAR or Merrimack TV have ads?
Neither KAR nor Merrimack TV shows ads.

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