Contour TV by Spectrum vs Augmented Events
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Stream live TV channels
- Access On Demand library
- Search by shows, movies, networks
- Watch sports and news
- Stream from any room
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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
Augmented Events
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Augmented Events is bringing AR to the local events around you. Join in on the fun at your next event, scan the QR code or follow the link provided to start your AR experience. Don't have any events near you with AR experiences yet? Try out our built-in experiences for your own next event.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Augmented Events at none against Contour TV by Spectrum's shown. Augmented Events also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Contour TV by Spectrum ships an update every 3 months, Augmented Events every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Contour TV by Spectrum | Augmented Events |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (12K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 22.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 126 MB | 178 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cox Communications, Inc. | Contrast Media Labs, Inc. |
Bugs and requests
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
Augmented Events
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Contour TV by Spectrum
No in-app purchases
Augmented Events
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Contour TV by Spectrum free?
Is Augmented Events free?
Do Contour TV by Spectrum or Augmented Events have ads?
Which is updated more often, Contour TV by Spectrum or Augmented Events?
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