# WWE vs USA Network

The clearest difference is rating: USA Network at 4.5 against WWE's 3.7. USA Network also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (26K vs 5.5K). WWE's advantage is review sentiment (47% vs 37%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WWE sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. USA Network asks for nothing beyond the download.

USA Network holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.5K and 26K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of WWE's written reviews are positive against 37% of USA Network's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

WWE ships an update every 6 weeks, USA Network every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WWE | USA Network |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wwe/id551798799/reviews) | **[4.5 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usa-network/id661695783/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5.5K | **26K** |
| Positive reviews | **46.5% of reviews** | 36.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 90 MB | 240 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [World Wrestling Entertainment, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/356679188) | [Versant Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840809836) |

## What reviewers say

### WWE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wwe/id551798799)

Stay up-to-date with all things WWE. Get breaking news, event results, and detailed Superstar profiles. Access live event tickets and official merchandise.

**Highlights:** WWE news and announcements, Premium Live Event results, Raw, SmackDown, and NXT results, Superstar profiles and title histories, Live event ticket access, Official WWE merchandise

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month Auto Renew Subscription to WWE | $9.99 | per month |
| One Month Auto Renew Subscript | $11.99 | per month |
| One Month Auto Renew Subscription to WWE | $12.99 | per month |
| Six Month Auto Renew Subscription to WWE | $59.99 | per 6 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Lots of content
- 💡 Affordable subscription
- 👍 Allows access to old PPVs and shows

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Streaming issues and poor video quality
- 🐛 Difficult to navigate and find content
- 🐛 Constant sign-outs and login issues
- 🐛 Lack of Chromecast/AirPlay support

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing during live events
- Inability to resume watching from where left off
- Incorrect video lengths and timestamps
- Syncing issues between audio and video

**Requested features**

- Offline viewing mode
- Ability to watch shows in chronological order
- Better search and content organization
- Improved Chromecast/AirPlay support
- Faster updates for new content


### USA Network

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usa-network/id661695783)

Stream live TV, catch up on recent episodes of popular shows, and watch movies on demand. Access content from a family of networks, including sports and past season favorites. Requires a TV provider login for full access.

**Highlights:** Watch latest episodes the day after airing, Live stream TV 24/7, Access on-demand content from multiple networks, Stream live sports like PGA TOUR and Premier League, Filter shows by network and genre, Sign in with TV provider for full access

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app for watching shows
- 💡 Provides free credits to watch content
- 🤩 Enjoyable shows like Chrisley Knows Best and Queen of the South

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant crashes and bugs
- 🤯 Requires re-linking TV provider frequently
- 😡 Unreliable live streaming and playback
- 🤬 Too many commercials and ads
- 🤕 Poor app performance on various devices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during playback
- Video playback issues like freezing, skipping, and audio-video desync
- Inability to resume watching from where user left off
- TV provider login issues and constant re-authentication required

**Requested features**

- Add fast forward/rewind functionality
- Improve Chromecast/casting support
- Allow watching without TV provider login
- Optimize app for newer devices and screen sizes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WWE free?

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

### Is USA Network free?

USA Network is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WWE or USA Network?

USA Network is rated higher. WWE averages 3.7 out of 5 from 5.5K ratings, while USA Network averages 4.5 from 26K ratings.

### Do WWE or USA Network have ads?

Both WWE and USA Network show ads.

### Which is updated more often, WWE or USA Network?

WWE ships an update every 6 weeks, and USA Network every 5 weeks. Most recently, WWE was updated on September 22, 2026 and USA Network on September 24, 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.*