Comparison

Centric TV vs Cobalt TV

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

Head to head
About

Centric TV

Stream live TV content from Centric Fiber on your Apple mobile device. Browse program guides, watch live channels, and access on-demand content. Features include catch-up, restart TV, DVR management, and seamless playback transfer.

Highlights
  • Live channel streaming
  • Program guide browsing
  • On-demand content
  • Catch-up and Restart TV
  • DVR recording management
  • Playback transfer
Features
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Centric TV is the perfect way to watch Live TV content from Centric Fiber on your Apple mobile device! Within Centric TV intuitive user interface, you can watch any of your favorite programming. You can use the program guide to find and tune into the sporting event, local TV channel or any other live broadcast content you desire. FEATURES - Browse the Program Guide for all channels offered by Centric Fiber. - Watch live channels directly from your mobile device. - Browse and watch On Demand content. - Never miss another show with the Catch-up and Restart TV features. - Transfer playback to or from your streaming device or set top box. - Transfer playback to and from any mobile device running the Centric TV App. - Search On Demand and TV content by title. - Schedule and manage your DVR recordings. REQUIREMENTS - Centric Fiber customer subscribed to Centric TV service - 3G, 4G, LTE or Wi-Fi connection to the Internet. Download speeds over 100Mbps are recommended. - Video quality and performance may vary depending on your network speed and device hardware.

About

Cobalt TV

Features
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The Cobalt TV Streaming app is a complete TV streaming solution. With hundreds of channels available, you can watch all your favorite local networks including ABC, CBS, NBC and PBS stations; Live Sports from every league through all the major sports networks, including ESPN, Big TEN, Fox Sports, NBC Sports; all the major news networks and all the best entertainment programs. Stream programming through your TV, smartphone, tablet, and more. Add on the Cloud DVR to record all your favorite shows.

Screenshots

Centric TV3 screens
Cobalt TV2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Centric TV at 12.2 against Cobalt TV's 15.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Centric TV versus Cobalt TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCentric TVCobalt TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS12.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB99 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCentric Fiber LLCHamilton Telecommunications/Mid State/Cobalt

In-app purchases

None

Centric TV

No in-app purchases

None

Cobalt TV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Centric TV free?
Centric TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cobalt TV free?
Cobalt TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Centric TV or Cobalt TV have ads?
Neither Centric TV nor Cobalt TV shows ads.

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