# HISTORY vs UTVS

The clearest difference is ads: UTVS at none against HISTORY's shown. UTVS also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). HISTORY's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 7) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UTVS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HISTORY has 1.8K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 49% and 50% positive.

HISTORY ships an update every 3 weeks, UTVS every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HISTORY | UTVS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/history-shows-and-documentaries/id576009463/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/utvs/id6741082845/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 49.1% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 113 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [A+E Global Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/366448555) | [Cablecast Community Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647835875) |

## What reviewers say

### HISTORY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/history-shows-and-documentaries/id576009463)

Stream a vast library of popular HISTORY TV series and documentaries. Watch full episodes, catch up on seasons, and access exclusive clips. Create a profile to continue watching across devices.

**Highlights:** Watch full episodes and clips, Catch up on entire seasons, Exclusive clips and deleted scenes, Create a user profile, Continue watching on any device, Discover new documentary events

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fascinating mystery
- 👍 Diligent and dedicated team
- 🎉 Exciting new discoveries
- 🙌 Integrity and care for the work
- 📺 Enjoyable to watch

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Slow progress
- 🚨 Frequent commercial breaks
- 🐛 Streaming issues and glitches
- 🤯 Too many ads
- 🔒 Limited access without cable subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Video and audio desynchronization
- Unexpected playback interruptions
- Inability to resume from last watched position
- Freezing and crashing during commercials

**Requested features**

- Faster release of new episodes
- Offline viewing option
- Ability to cast to TV
- Subscription-based access without cable
- Improved streaming reliability


### UTVS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/utvs/id6741082845)

This application provides access to regional cable programming and live streaming content from an award-winning student-run college television station. It serves as an educational facility for students to learn media production and delivers high-quality programming to diverse audiences.

**Highlights:** Regional cable programming, Live streaming content, Student media production, Diverse audience reach, Educational facility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HISTORY free?

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

### Is UTVS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HISTORY or UTVS?

UTVS is rated higher. HISTORY averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while UTVS averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do HISTORY or UTVS have ads?

HISTORY shows ads; UTVS does not.

### Which is updated more often, HISTORY or UTVS?

HISTORY ships an update every 3 weeks, and UTVS every 3 months. Most recently, HISTORY was updated on November 10, 2026 and UTVS on November 5, 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.*