96.9 The Bull vs Optimum
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
96.9 The Bull
This app brings you a fresh take on country music, playing hits from legends like George Strait and Reba McEntire, alongside contemporary artists. Enjoy a diverse mix of classic and new country songs for a variety you'll love.
- Country music hits
- 90s country classics
- New country artists
- Song variety
- Live radio stream
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96.9 The Bull is a New Brand of Country Station. Featuring Country's Greatest Hits from George Strait, Reba McEntire, Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson, Johnny Cash and we even mix in some songs from some of those Young guns from Today! It's All mixed up so you hear the song variety you crave. The Real Country Hits from the 90's & more Play on Lubbock's 96.9 The Bull!
Optimum
Stream live TV, manage DVR recordings, and explore an extensive On Demand library on any screen. This app offers a sleek interface for easy content discovery and allows for picture-in-picture viewing while browsing. It's designed for Optimum Video subscribers to enjoy their favorite programs anywhere, anytime.
- Watch Live TV and browse guide
- Access On Demand library
- TV to GO feature for remote viewing
- Picture-in-picture video player
- Schedule and manage Cloud DVR recordings
- View scheduled and recorded lists
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Turn every screen into a TV with the Optimum app, designed for Optimum Video subscribers. Enjoy your favorite live TV while on the go plus, manage your DVR recordings and browse our extensive On Demand library from any room in your home, all on the app. Features: Sleek new interface and easier content discovery. Watch: • Watch Live TV and browse your your entire TV guide and channel lineup • Browse and access our On Demand library directly from the app • With the TV to GO feature, watch programs from top networks anytime, anywhere • Use the picture in picture video player to watch content while browsing other sections of the Optimum app or multitasking on your device Record: • Schedule and manage your Cloud DVR recordings • View your scheduled and recorded lists • Manage scheduled and recorded programs Requirements: • Available content and features are based on your current programming package and premium service. Not all content is available to stream at this time. • An Optimum ID and Password • A WiFi or internet connection. Some features only available while connected to Optimum Internet at home • Visit optimum.net/app for more information *Some features not available in all areas. Privacy Policy : https://www.optimum.com/terms-of-service/privacy/Customer-Privacy/optimum-customer-privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://www.optimum.com/terms-of-service/residential/television/app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Optimum at 29K against 96.9 The Bull's 5. Optimum also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (15% vs 0%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Optimum holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Optimum has 29K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of 96.9 The Bull's written reviews are positive against 15% of Optimum's.
96.9 The Bull ships an update every 5 months, Optimum every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 96.9 The Bull | Optimum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) | 4.5 (29K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 14.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 29K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Ramar Communications | CSC Holdings, LLC. |
Customer experience
96.9 The Bull
Optimum
Bugs and requests
96.9 The Bull
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Optimum
Reported bugs
3 issues- Live TV not working on multiple devices
- Guide not showing full program information
- Inability to record shows from the app
Requested features
4 requests- Bring back old app's functionality
- Improve channel guide and search
- Add remote control capabilities
- Allow casting to non-smart TVs
In-app purchases
96.9 The Bull
No in-app purchases
Optimum
No in-app purchases
