# SpectrumU vs TOCA Remote

The clearest difference is rating: SpectrumU at 4.4 against TOCA Remote's 1.0. SpectrumU also leads on ratings volume (317 vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). TOCA Remote's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

SpectrumU holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpectrumU has 317 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SpectrumU ships an update every 2 weeks, TOCA Remote monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpectrumU | TOCA Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (317 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spectrumu/id827887111/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toca-remote/id1560360066/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **317** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 10.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 76 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Charter Communications](https://appshunter.io/developer/396670004) | [TOCA Football, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/913300483) |

## What reviewers say

### SpectrumU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spectrumu/id827887111)

Stream live TV and thousands of on-demand shows and movies on your mobile device. Access your Spectrum TV experience on campus by connecting to your university's WiFi. Discover new content and manage your viewing with personalized guides and watchlists.

**Highlights:** Stream live TV on campus WiFi, Thousands of On Demand shows and movies, Discover Spectrum Originals, Cast to compatible TVs, Search by title, network, actor, or team, Personalize watchlists and guides

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Amazing features when working
- 📺 Many sport channels available
- 🌟 Great update for Chromecast support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently crashes
- 🐛 Audio/video sync issues during ads
- 🐛 Audio cuts out after ad breaks
- 🐛 App freezes or won't load
- 🐛 Login issues (404 errors, sign-in problems)

**Reported bugs**

- Audio/video sync issues during ads
- Audio cuts out after ad breaks
- App crashes every few minutes
- Video doesn't pause during ads
- Login page redirects to 404

**Requested features**

- Fix ad break audio/video sync
- Fix audio cutting out after ads
- Fix app crashing
- Fix login page redirects to 404
- Fix live TV closing app


### TOCA Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toca-remote/id1560360066)

This app controls a ball delivery machine to improve soccer skills. It allows users to run training sessions, track progress, and create custom exercises. Designed for players of all levels, from beginners to professionals, it offers quality repetitions in a controlled environment.

**Highlights:** Control ball delivery machine, Track training progress, Create custom exercises, Run solo or coach-led sessions, Utilize pre-set exercises, Improve ball touches and reps

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpectrumU free?

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

### Is TOCA Remote free?

TOCA Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SpectrumU or TOCA Remote?

SpectrumU is rated higher. SpectrumU averages 4.4 out of 5 from 317 ratings, while TOCA Remote averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SpectrumU or TOCA Remote have ads?

SpectrumU shows ads; TOCA Remote does not.

### Which is updated more often, SpectrumU or TOCA Remote?

SpectrumU ships an update every 2 weeks, and TOCA Remote monthly. Most recently, SpectrumU was updated on October 18, 2026 and TOCA Remote on October 10, 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.*