The CW vs Performance Racing Network
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The CW
Stream the latest episodes of popular TV shows, full series, movies, and live sports. Enjoy content the day after broadcast, binge-watch favorites, and discover new films. Access 24/7 programming and manage your viewing with a personal profile.
- Latest episodes next-day streaming
- Binge full series
- Growing movie collection
- Live and on-demand sports
- 24/7 channel programming
- Personalized profiles and watchlists
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Stream all the latest episodes from The CW, plus movies, sports, and full series! Keep up with new episodes of All American and Sullivan’s Crossing, stream hit series like Wild Cards, Drop Dead Diva, Law & Order Toronto and Marvel’s Runaways, or find your new favorite film in our fast-growing movie collection. And we’ve got sports! Stream NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series races live and catch up on the latest action from the PAC-12 football and WWE NXT. Features Include: LATEST EPISODES: Watch new episodes of primetime shows the day after broadcast. FULL SERIES: Binge CW favorites like 90210, Beauty and the Beast and The Carrie Diaries, or discover new obsessions like Drop Dead Diva, Lost Girl, Bates Motel and Marvel’s Runaways. MOVIES: New films are being added all the time. CW SPORTS: All NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series practice and qualifying races are live and on demand, plus replay of all the action from the PAC-12 Football, Professional Bull Riders and WWE NXT. CHANNELS: Stream 24/7 programming, there’s something for everyone. PROFILE: Create a login and continue watching content on any device and create a watch list with My CW. NO HASSLE: No cable subscription, no credit cards. Please note: This app features Nielsen’s proprietary measurement software which will allow you to contribute to market research, like Nielsen’s TV Ratings. Please visit http://www.nielsen.com/digitalprivacy for more information. Ad Choices: https://www.cwtv.com/thecw/privacy-policy/#advertising Terms of Use: http://www.cwtv.com/thecw/terms-of-use/ Do Not Sell My Personal Information: https://privacycenter.cwtv.com/
Performance Racing Network
This app provides live and on-demand motorsports radio programming, including NASCAR races and original shows. It offers year-round coverage of various racing series and behind-the-scenes content. Stay connected to the world of racing with this dedicated audio platform.
- Live motorsports radio broadcasts
- On-demand programming
- NASCAR licensed content
- Original shows like "Fast Talk"
- Year-round racing coverage
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The Performance Racing Network (PRN) is one of two NASCAR licensed multi-broadcast radio networks which markets, produces and distributes motorsports programming 365 days a year. PRN broadcasts 13 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series races, twelve NASCAR Nationwide Series events and produces "Fast Talk", "The Pit Reporters", "Garage Pass" and "zMAX Racing Country."
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Performance Racing Network at 4.0 against The CW's 3.3. Performance Racing Network also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). The CW's advantage is ratings volume (22K vs 13) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Performance Racing Network holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The CW has 22K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of The CW's written reviews are positive against 27% of Performance Racing Network's.
The CW ships an update every 4 weeks, Performance Racing Network every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The CW | Performance Racing Network |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (22K ratings) | 4.0 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 10.9% of reviews | 27.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 22K — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | The CW Network | Speedway Motorsports, Inc |
Customer experience
The CW
Performance Racing Network
Bugs and requests
The CW
Reported bugs
3 issues- Playback stalling and freezing issues
- Incorrect episode resume points
- Orientation and layout problems on tablets
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to watch full seasons of shows
- Improved episode resume and tracking
- Reduced ad frequency and more variety
Performance Racing Network
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
The CW
No in-app purchases
Performance Racing Network
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is The CW free?
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