Comparison

WOWRADIOCT vs The Network TV

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

Head to head
About

WOWRADIOCT

Listen to live radio broadcasts featuring music from the 60s through the 80s. Tune in for local weather, community news, and interviews with local businesses, non-profits, and musicians.

Highlights
  • Live radio broadcasts
  • Music from the 60s, 70s, and 80s
  • Local weather updates
  • Community news
  • Interviews with local guests
  • Spotlights on local businesses and non-profits
Features
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Broadcasting live from the WOW RADIO STUDIO located at WOW Toyota of Wallingford. WOW RADIO plays all your favorite music from the 60’s through the 80’s. Longtime CT radio legends Brian Smith and Pam Landry broadcast LIVE weekdays 11a-3p and along with the music, feature local weather and community news updates as well as special guests from across the community spotlighting local businesses, non profits and local bands.

About

The Network TV

Discover exclusive original series with this streaming platform. Enjoy new dramas and comedies released regularly, all without any subscription fees or ads. Stream your favorite shows anytime, anywhere, on any device.

Highlights
  • Exclusive original series
  • Drama Tuesdays
  • Comedy Thursdays
  • No subscription required
  • Stream on any device
  • Ad-supported content
Features
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If you know about The Network… You know about The Network. We release only original series - With Drama Tuesdays and Comedy Thursdays, there’s a premium show for everyone. We believe premium content doesn’t have to cost our subscribers a penny. And we also believe that you shouldn’t have to waste your time searching for content - That’s why we release two shows at a time, and nothing else! What you'll love about The Network: Free Premium Content that you literally can’t find anywhere else. We only release Network originals. No Subscription Required: Say goodbye to monthly bills! The Network is completely free to use. No trials, no credit cards - just immersive stories. Stream Anytime, Anywhere: Whether you're at home or on the go, The Network is ready to entertain you. Stream your favorite series seamlessly on your smartphone, tablet, or smart TV. Get ready to embark on an unforgettable streaming journey with The Network. Download now and start binge-watching your new favorite series - all for free! Privacy Policy: thenetwork.stream/privacy Terms of Use: thenetwork.stream/terms

Screenshots

WOWRADIOCT4 screens
The Network TV3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WOWRADIOCT at 5.0 against The Network TV's 2.7. The Network TV's advantage is ratings volume (66 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WOWRADIOCT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Network TV has 66 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
WOWRADIOCT versus The Network TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWOWRADIOCTThe Network TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better2.7 (66 ratings)
Positive reviews—25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings566 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB45 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPaul ZionBH Media Holdings LLC

Customer experience

WOWRADIOCT

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

The Network TV

All ratings46 ratings
Positive37.0%
Neutral13.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral11.5%
Negative63.5%

Bugs and requests

WOWRADIOCT

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

The Network TV

Reported bugs

57 issues
  • Sound cuts out after commercials
  • App freezes after commercials
  • Won't advance past ads
  • Shows stop after commercials, frozen screen
  • Fast forward goes backward, back jumps ahead
Show 52 more
  • Paid subscription still has ads
  • App doesn't remember watched content
  • Doesn't play well on Apple TV
  • Cannot stream through Chromecast
  • Ads are too long and too many
  • CC option won't stick
  • Paid upgrade shows no additional content
  • No way to contact for refund
  • App is terrible, should be removed
  • Only 30 titles available
  • Watching for 90 minutes involves 45 minutes of ads
  • Constant freezes force app restart
  • Ads are seen umpteen times
  • Full screen option returns to start
  • No way to view closed captions
  • Reporting a problem is not available
  • App freezes, doesn't save place, forces ads on restart
  • Episodes freeze, restart from beginning, watch ads again
  • Cannot cancel subscription
  • Ads every 10 minutes, same ads over and over
  • Paid ad-free service requires antenna
  • Same four commercials every seven minutes
  • Show doesn't stay where left off
  • Cannot FF to where you were
  • Status bar doesn't fade away
  • Full screen arrow closes video
  • App doesn't save time in content
  • Cannot make content play, only trailers
  • App crashes in middle of episode
  • App constantly disconnects when casting
  • Constant buffering
  • Subtitles show top half only
  • Cannot find app on TV
  • Registration fails, proceed button doesn't work
  • Error message: 'Oops something went wrong'
  • Cannot rewind properly
  • Backing out of show starts over
  • Cannot login on Apple TV
  • Casting forgets where it's at, restarts show
  • Abrupt episode conclusions
  • App doesn't work on Roku TV and iPad
  • Only trailers and 2 commercials shown
  • Error message when trying to watch trailers
  • Unable to reset password
  • Error message when trying to log back in
  • Email recognized as already in use
  • Password reset email not received
  • Shows look great but app not found on Apple TV
  • App has only 2 trailers
  • No subtitle options on next episode
  • Cannot set subtitles to always be on
  • Trailer never starts to stream, only commercials

Requested features

8 requests
  • Allow users to reset password
  • Add more titles/content
  • Improve subtitle options
  • Fix CC not sticking
  • Implement a way to report problems
Show 3 more
  • Add a streaming icon to the home page
  • Improve UI
  • Make the app available on TV app stores

In-app purchases

None

WOWRADIOCT

No in-app purchases

None

The Network TV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WOWRADIOCT free?
WOWRADIOCT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Network TV free?
The Network TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WOWRADIOCT or The Network TV?
WOWRADIOCT is rated higher. WOWRADIOCT averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while The Network TV averages 2.7 from 66 ratings.
Do WOWRADIOCT or The Network TV have ads?
Both WOWRADIOCT and The Network TV show ads.

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