The Network TV vs BRUSH®TV Network
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Exclusive original series
- Drama Tuesdays
- Comedy Thursdays
- No subscription required
- Stream on any device
- Ad-supported content
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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
BRUSH®TV Network
Discover a wide range of visual art content, including original series, films, documentaries, and live events. This platform offers instructional materials and learning tools to inspire and support artists of all skill levels.
- Original series and programs
- Independent films and classic movies
- Documentaries and exhibitions
- Live events
- Instructional content for artists
- Learning tools for visual artists
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The BRUSH®TV Network creates, curates, and distributes a diverse lineup of original series and programs, independent films, classic movies, documentaries, exhibitions and live events. Our programming highlights visual art and artists at work, while offering instructional content and practical learning tools designed to support and inspire visual artists at every level. Terms of Use Apple : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BRUSH®TV Network at 5.0 against The Network TV's 2.7. BRUSH®TV Network also leads on ads (none vs shown). The Network TV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (66 vs 1). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. BRUSH®TV Network sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per month. The Network TV asks for nothing beyond the download.
BRUSH®TV Network 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
The Network TV ships an update every 5 months, BRUSH®TV Network every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Network TV | BRUSH®TV Network |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (66 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 66 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPod, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | BH Media Holdings LLC | Brush with Life, Inc |
Customer experience
The Network TV
BRUSH®TV Network
Bugs and 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
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- 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
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- Add a streaming icon to the home page
- Improve UI
- Make the app available on TV app stores
BRUSH®TV Network
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
The Network TV
No in-app purchases
BRUSH®TV Network
- BRUSH®TV Network Silver$13.991 Month
- BRUSH®TV Network Gold$143.991 Year
Questions
Is The Network TV free?
Is BRUSH®TV Network free?
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