Comparison

Empo vs Watch It Again

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

Head to head
About

Empo

Discover local events and places tailored to your interests. Find hidden gems, happy hours, live shows, and festivals. Personalized recommendations and curated lists help you experience the best of your city without endless searching.

Highlights
  • Personalized 'For You' feed
  • Curated event playlists
  • Endless city exploration
  • Save favorite places
  • Filter by neighborhood/vibe
Features
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Discover your city like never before Empo learns what you love and shows you exactly what is happening. The places, specials, and moments that match your vibe. From hidden happy hours to rooftop parties, live shows, food festivals, and everything in between, Empo lets you see your city in full color. No confusing algorithms. No endless searching. Just what is actually happening right now. Experience the best of your city and cities around the world through curated lists, trending spots, and personalized recommendations that keep you in the know and in the moment. Because life is better when you do not miss what is right around you. Everything happening, every single day, with a feed that’s unique to you. Features • Personalized “For You” feed • Curated playlists such as Date Night and Sunday Specials • Endless scroll to explore your city • Save favorite places • Filter by neighborhood or vibe

About

Watch It Again

Access a vast collection of stand-up specials, sketches, and behind-the-scenes content from comedian Skinbone. Enjoy a user-friendly experience for laughter on-the-go, anytime and anywhere. It's your ticket to a continuous comedy experience.

Highlights
  • Stand-up comedy specials
  • Witty sketches
  • Exclusive behind-the-scenes content
  • User-friendly interface
  • On-the-go entertainment
  • Diverse comedic content
Features
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Introducing the hilarious world of laughter on-the-go with Watch It Again! Dive into a mobile app that brings the wit and charm of the one and only Skinbone directly to your fingertips. Immerse yourself in a side-splitting collection of stand-up specials, witty sketches, and exclusive behind-the-scenes moments that guarantee to turn your mundane moments into fits of uncontrollable laughter. Skinbone's giving you something worth watching again. Watch It Again offers a seamless and user-friendly experience, ensuring that the only thing you'll be struggling with is catching your breath from all the laughter. Whether you're commuting, waiting in line, or just in need of a good chuckle, Skinbone's got your back with a diverse range of comedic content that caters to every taste. Enjoy the best of Skinbone's comedic genius anytime, anywhere – because laughter knows no bounds. So, buckle up for a rollercoaster of hilarity and join the laughter revolution with Watch It Again. It's not just an app; it's your ticket to a year-long comedy extravaganza! By using the app, you agree to the standard End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Empo4 screens
Watch It Again3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Empo at 4.7 against Watch It Again's 3.6. Empo also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (71% vs 48%). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. Watch It Again sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Empo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Empo holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 140 and 69 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Empo's written reviews are positive against 48% of Watch It Again's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Empo ships an update every 2 weeks, Watch It Again every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Empo versus Watch It Again: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmpoWatch It Again
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (140 ratings) — better3.6 (69 ratings)
Positive reviews70.6% of reviews — better48.4% of reviews
Number of ratings140 — better69
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB7 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperEMPO App IncKaylon Moses

Customer experience

Empo

All ratings140 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral1.4%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive70.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative29.4%

Watch It Again

All ratings69 ratings
Positive63.8%
Neutral2.9%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive48.4%
Neutral3.2%
Negative48.4%

Bugs and requests

Empo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Watch It Again

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • App buffers forever
  • Keeps loading, doesn't work
  • Can't subscribe from app
  • Took my money, not working
  • It just stopped working after subscribing
Show 14 more
  • Every time I try to watch an episode it pauses
  • No sound
  • No login functionality
  • Sound not working
  • No sound on iPhone 15
  • App has no sound
  • Sound is not working on any videos
  • Silent mode needs to be off for sound
  • Can't get through first auction via airplay
  • Keeps cutting off
  • No sound to video
  • No playback for the first week
  • Last three weeks with no sound
  • Glitching

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to create an account for multi-device login
  • Update the app for better functionality
  • Make app compatible with Apple TV

In-app purchases

None

Empo

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Watch It Again

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Subscription$5.991 Month
  • Monthly Ad Free$10.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$49.991 Year
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  • Yearly Ad Free$100.001 Year

Questions

Is Empo free?
Empo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Watch It Again free?
Watch It Again is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Empo or Watch It Again?
Empo is rated higher. Empo averages 4.7 out of 5 from 140 ratings, while Watch It Again averages 3.6 from 69 ratings.
Do Empo or Watch It Again have ads?
Neither Empo nor Watch It Again shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Empo or Watch It Again?
Empo ships an update every 2 weeks, and Watch It Again every 5 weeks. Most recently, Empo was updated on November 3, 2026 and Watch It Again on November 4, 2026.

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