Comparison

Self Made TV vs CSTV+

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

Head to head

Self Made TV

Free

🎬 Entertainment

★ 4.01 ratingsView app →

About

Self Made TV

Stream cinema-quality HD movies and TV shows, including original documentaries, anywhere, anytime. Download content for offline viewing and enjoy a vast library of free entertainment. Access exclusive original productions for a one-time fee.

Highlights

Stream HD movies and TV shows
Exclusive original documentaries
Offline viewing downloads
Watch on mobile and smart TVs
Free movie and TV show access
One-time purchase for originals

Features

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Introducing the Self Made TV app, your go-to destination for streaming cinema-quality HD movies and TV shows on your mobile devices and smart TVs. From captivating series and blockbuster movies to our enlightening Self Made Original documentaries, Self Made TV has it all. With the ability to watch your favorite TV programs and movies anywhere and anytime, you'll never miss out on the action. Plus, don't forget to explore our collection of award-winning Self Made TV documentaries and download content for offline viewing when you're away from Wi-Fi. Best of all, enjoy free movies and TV shows without any subscription fees, and for a small one-time fee, indulge in our exclusive Self Made TV original productions. Get ready to elevate your streaming experience with Self Made TV

About

CSTV+

Features

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CSTV+ is the City of College Station’s official streaming platform for live meetings, original programming, and community-focused content.

Screenshots

Self Made TV4 screens

CSTV+3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CSTV+ at none against Self Made TV's 3. Self Made TV's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). On price, update cadence, 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. Self Made TV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. CSTV+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Self Made TV ships an update every 2 months, CSTV+ monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level

Self Made TV versus CSTV+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Self Made TV	CSTV+
Price	Free	Free
Rating	4.0 (1 ratings) — better	—
Number of ratings	1 — better	—
Update frequency	Every 2 months	Monthly — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Monetization	Free with in-app purchases	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV	iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS	12.0 — better	15.5
Further details — not scored
Size	78 MB	6 MB
Age rating	12+	4+
Developer	Dee Brown, INC.	Cablecast Community Media LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Self Made TV

Subscriptions1

Basic Access (Monthly)$2.991 Month

One-time2

Wallet Topup 14.99 Credits$14.99
Wallet Topup 29.99 Credits$29.99

None

CSTV+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Self Made TV free?

Self Made TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Is CSTV+ free?

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

Do Self Made TV or CSTV+ have ads?

Neither Self Made TV nor CSTV+ shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Self Made TV or CSTV+?

Self Made TV ships an update every 2 months, and CSTV+ monthly. Most recently, Self Made TV was updated on November 3, 2026 and CSTV+ on October 31, 2026.