# USA Network vs Xfinity Stream

USA Network and Xfinity Stream both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 37% of USA Network's written reviews are positive against 18% of Xfinity Stream's. Xfinity Stream's advantage is ratings volume (260K vs 26K) and chart position (#91 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for USA Network against 4.6 for Xfinity Stream. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Xfinity Stream has 260K ratings behind it against 26K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 37% of USA Network's written reviews are positive against 18% of Xfinity Stream's.

USA Network ships an update every 5 weeks, Xfinity Stream every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | USA Network | Xfinity Stream |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usa-network/id661695783/reviews) | **[4.6 (260K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xfinity-stream/id731629156/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26K | **260K** |
| Positive reviews | **36.8% of reviews** | 18.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#91** |
| Size | 240 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Versant Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840809836) | [Comcast](https://appshunter.io/developer/298960160) |

## What reviewers say

### USA Network

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usa-network/id661695783)

Stream live TV, catch up on recent episodes of popular shows, and watch movies on demand. Access content from a family of networks, including sports and past season favorites. Requires a TV provider login for full access.

**Highlights:** Watch latest episodes the day after airing, Live stream TV 24/7, Access on-demand content from multiple networks, Stream live sports like PGA TOUR and Premier League, Filter shows by network and genre, Sign in with TV provider for full access

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app for watching shows
- 💡 Provides free credits to watch content
- 🤩 Enjoyable shows like Chrisley Knows Best and Queen of the South

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant crashes and bugs
- 🤯 Requires re-linking TV provider frequently
- 😡 Unreliable live streaming and playback
- 🤬 Too many commercials and ads
- 🤕 Poor app performance on various devices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during playback
- Video playback issues like freezing, skipping, and audio-video desync
- Inability to resume watching from where user left off
- TV provider login issues and constant re-authentication required

**Requested features**

- Add fast forward/rewind functionality
- Improve Chromecast/casting support
- Allow watching without TV provider login
- Optimize app for newer devices and screen sizes


### Xfinity Stream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xfinity-stream/id731629156)

**Currently charting:** #91 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

Stream live TV channels, On Demand content, and DVR recordings from your Xfinity or NOW TV service. Watch thousands of shows and movies, download content for offline viewing, and schedule recordings remotely.

**Highlights:** Watch live TV channels, Stream On Demand content, Schedule DVR recordings, Download recordings for offline viewing, Access thousands of shows and movies, Watch free live streaming channels

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient to watch on the go
- 👍 Ability to watch live TV and recordings
- 🚀 Useful for traveling and watching on mobile devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Unreliable streaming and connectivity issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance across devices
- 🐛 Confusing user interface and navigation
- 🐛 Unauthorized device access and login issues

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings getting deleted or becoming inaccessible
- Time zone not updating based on location
- Inability to cast from iPad
- Audio sync issues on Roku
- Frequent login loops and logout problems

**Requested features**

- Background audio playback
- Picture-in-picture mode
- Improved content recommendations
- Ability to manage devices and access permissions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is USA Network free?

USA Network is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Xfinity Stream free?

Xfinity Stream is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, USA Network or Xfinity Stream?

Xfinity Stream is rated higher. USA Network averages 4.5 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Xfinity Stream averages 4.6 from 260K ratings.

### Do USA Network or Xfinity Stream have ads?

Both USA Network and Xfinity Stream show ads.

### Which is updated more often, USA Network or Xfinity Stream?

USA Network ships an update every 5 weeks, and Xfinity Stream every 2 months. Most recently, USA Network was updated on September 27, 2026 and Xfinity Stream on September 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*