# Paramount+ vs UrbanflixTV

The clearest difference is monetization model: Paramount+ at freemium against UrbanflixTV's subscription. Paramount+ also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (921K vs 589). UrbanflixTV's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (62% vs 33%). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paramount+ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and UrbanflixTV sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Paramount+ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paramount+ has 921K ratings behind it against 589, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Paramount+'s written reviews are positive against 62% of UrbanflixTV's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Paramount+ ships an update fortnightly, UrbanflixTV every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paramount+ | UrbanflixTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (921K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paramount-plus/id530168168/reviews)** | [4.1 (589 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/urbanflixtv/id1479575304/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **921K** | 589 |
| Positive reviews | 33.0% of reviews | **62.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 200 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [CBS Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/295669712) | [Urbanflixtv](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479575303) |

## What reviewers say

### Paramount+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paramount-plus/id530168168)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Grossing · Entertainment, #4 Top Grossing, #15 Top Free · Entertainment, #103 Top Free (US App Store)

Stream exclusive originals, blockbuster movies, and live sports. Enjoy content from CBS, Nickelodeon, and more. Premium plans offer ad-free viewing and live local CBS station access.

**Highlights:** Exclusive originals, Blockbuster movies, Live sports (NFL, UFC, Champions League), Content from CBS, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, On-demand full episodes, Multiple user profiles, Kids Mode

**Features:** SharePlay

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paramount+ Essential | $5.99 | per month |
| Paramount+ Essential: Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Paramount+ Essential | $8.99 | per month |
| Paramount+ Limited Commercials | $9.99 | per month |
| Paramount+ Premium/Showtime | $12.99 | per month |
| Paramount+ Premium | $13.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast app performance
- 💡 Great content selection
- 👍 Smooth streaming experience
- 🤩 Awesome shows like Star Trek

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🔍 Difficult navigation and UI
- 💸 Too many ads even in paid plans
- 🤯 Unreliable downloads and offline viewing

**Reported bugs**

- Audio/video sync issues
- Disappearing downloaded content
- Inconsistent playback controls
- Streaming errors and black screens

**Requested features**

- Add a watchlist or favorites feature
- Improve episode resume functionality
- Allow skipping of ads
- Provide more customization options


### UrbanflixTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/urbanflixtv/id1479575304)

Stream a diverse catalog of critically acclaimed series, films, documentaries, and more on your favorite devices. Enjoy unlimited access to continuously updated content, from scripted dramas to stand-up specials. Entertainment designed for everyone, accessible anywhere.

**Highlights:** Diverse content catalog, Critically acclaimed series, Feature films and short stories, Musical projects and stage plays, Documentaries and comedy specials, Accessible on multiple devices, Continuous content updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| UrbanflixTV Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $7.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Subscription | $17.99 | per 3 months |
| Quarterly Plan | $20.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Great movies and shows
- 👍 Affordable subscription
- 🎬 Diverse content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Technical issues (login, playback, etc.)
- 🤕 Poor customer service
- 📥 Lack of new content updates

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to log in or watch content after subscription
- Subscription charges despite cancellation
- Compatibility issues on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Improve login and account management
- Add more new movies and shows regularly
- Provide better customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paramount+ free?

Paramount+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is UrbanflixTV free?

UrbanflixTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Paramount+ or UrbanflixTV?

Paramount+ is rated higher. Paramount+ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 921K ratings, while UrbanflixTV averages 4.1 from 589 ratings.

### Do Paramount+ or UrbanflixTV have ads?

Paramount+ shows ads; UrbanflixTV does not.

### Which is updated more often, Paramount+ or UrbanflixTV?

Paramount+ ships an update fortnightly, and UrbanflixTV every 5 weeks. Most recently, Paramount+ was updated on September 25, 2026 and UrbanflixTV on September 13, 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.*