Comparison

USA Network vs Contour TV by Spectrum

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

Head to head
About

USA Network

Stream live TV, catch up on recent episodes of your favorite shows, and watch movies on demand. Access content from multiple networks by signing in with your TV provider. Enjoy sports, dramas, and more, with content available only in the US.

Highlights
  • Watch latest episodes the day after airing
  • Live stream TV 24/7
  • Access on-demand content from Versant networks
  • Stream sports like PGA TOUR, WNBA, and NASCAR
  • Filter shows by network and genre
  • Sign in with TV provider for full access
Features
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Overview • The USA Network app is the best place to catch up on the most recent season of your favorite shows, watch live TV, keep up with your favorite sports, and stream movies and past season content!​ • Download the USA Network app to watch WWE Smackdown, the PGA TOUR and LPGA TOUR, Premier League, NASCAR, the WNBA, The Rainmaker, Everything on the Menu with Braun Strowman, AND MUCH MORE! • Get started by signing in with your TV subscription (cable, satellite, or digital). The USA Network app supports most TV providers, including DirecTV, Spectrum, Xfinity, Dish, and AT&T. App Features Watch Your Way • Watch the latest episodes of new USA Network shows the day after they air on TV. • Live stream and schedule available 24/7 when signed in with your TV provider. Explore Versant Content • Access to on-demand content from across the Versant family of networks (including USA, SYFY, E!, Oxygen, MSNOW, CNBC, and Golf Channel). • Don't miss a second of the Premier League, the WNBA, A10 hoops, the PGA and LPGA Tours, and NASCAR! • Live stream your favorite Versant networks within the app. • Dedicated page for each network showcasing the hottest series. • Stream recent and throwback favorites, like Law & Order: SVU, Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D., and Chicago Med. • Filter shows by network and genre while browsing. TV Provider Access • Sign in with your TV subscription to gain access to the entire catalog of VOD and Live content. Availability Notice • Versant's family of networks are only available to stream in the US and US territories. • Those outside the US will be unable to watch full episodes or live TV. • If you're traveling, you'll regain full access as soon as you return to the US. Comments or Questions • Please fill out our contact support form at https://help.versantmedia.com/s/contactsupport for assistance. • Please note: Use of the app is limited to the United States and its territories. Video is accessible via 3G, 4G, LTE, and Wi-Fi networks. Data charges may apply. • Privacy Policy: https://www.versantprivacy.com/privacy • Your Privacy Choices: https://www.versantprivacy.com/privacy/cookies • CA Notice: https://www.versantprivacy.com/privacy/california-consumer-privacy-act

About

Contour TV by Spectrum

Stream live TV channels, sports, news, and On Demand content from your Cox TV subscription. Access your entire library and search for shows and movies from any room in your home. Requires a Cox Internet and Video service subscription.

Highlights
  • Stream live TV channels
  • Access On Demand library
  • Search by shows, movies, networks
  • Watch sports and news
  • Stream from any room
Features
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Cox is now Spectrum. With this change, your services remain uninterrupted, and you have access to all the great benefits that Spectrum TV® has to offer. Your Cox username and password will work anywhere you sign in to Cox or Spectrum. Using this app, you can: • Stream live content from all the channels in your subscription • Access your entire Cox On Demand library • Search by shows, movies, networks, sports, news and more Requirements: • Cox username and password • WiFi or cellular network connection • Subscription to Cox WiFi by Spectrum and Cox Contour TV

Screenshots

USA Network4 screens
Contour TV by Spectrum4 screens

Verdict

The call

USA Network and Contour TV by Spectrum both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 37% of USA Network's written reviews are positive against 23% of Contour TV by Spectrum's. USA Network also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). Contour TV by Spectrum's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

Contour TV by Spectrum holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27K and 12K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 37% of USA Network's written reviews are positive against 23% of Contour TV by Spectrum's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

USA Network ships an update every 5 weeks, Contour TV by Spectrum every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
USA Network versus Contour TV by Spectrum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUSA NetworkContour TV by Spectrum
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (27K ratings)4.7 (12K ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.3% of reviews — better22.6% of reviews
Number of ratings27K — better12K
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size240 MB126 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperVersant Media LLCCox Communications, Inc.

Customer experience

USA Network

All ratings27,347 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews501 reviews
Positive37.3%
Neutral4.4%
Negative58.3%

Contour TV by Spectrum

All ratings11,307 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral2.5%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews234 reviews
Positive22.6%
Neutral12.4%
Negative65.0%

User reviews

USA Network

From 27K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Contour TV by Spectrum

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient to watch on-the-go
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive app
  • 👍 Allows watching live TV and recordings

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent audio/video issues
  • 🔒 Limited channel access away from home
  • 🐛 App crashes and freezes
  • 🔒 Restricted access to recordings
  • 🔒 Requires location services even on home network

Bugs and requests

USA Network

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

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

Contour TV by Spectrum

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App won't open or sign in
  • Inconsistent channel availability
  • Casting/mirroring issues
  • Incorrect 'recently watched' channel display

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add multi-view/multi-cast feature for Apple TV
  • Allow access to all paid channels away from home
  • Improve search and channel browsing experience
  • Add ability to watch recordings remotely

In-app purchases

None

USA Network

No in-app purchases

None

Contour TV by Spectrum

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is USA Network free?
USA Network is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Contour TV by Spectrum free?
Contour TV by Spectrum is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, USA Network or Contour TV by Spectrum?
Contour TV by Spectrum is rated higher. USA Network averages 4.5 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while Contour TV by Spectrum averages 4.7 from 12K ratings.
Do USA Network or Contour TV by Spectrum have ads?
Both USA Network and Contour TV by Spectrum show ads.
Which is updated more often, USA Network or Contour TV by Spectrum?
USA Network ships an update every 5 weeks, and Contour TV by Spectrum every 3 months. Most recently, USA Network was updated on November 13, 2026 and Contour TV by Spectrum on November 13, 2026.

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