Comparison

Contour TV by Spectrum vs SnapBuild

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

Head to head
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

About

SnapBuild

This app helps kids ages 7-11 turn everyday household items into science and engineering projects. Scan materials to discover STEM activities, follow visual guides, and learn about how things work. It encourages creative construction and reusing parts from broken toys.

Highlights
  • Scan household items for project ideas
  • Discover STEM projects based on available materials
  • Follow visual, step-by-step building guides
  • Inspect and reuse parts from broken toys
  • Save components in a virtual parts box
  • Track active and completed projects
Features
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What can your child build with the parts already at home? SnapBuild turns everyday materials, craft supplies, spare components, and broken toys into hands-on science and engineering projects for kids ages 7–11. Scan a drawer, parts box, or toy. Confirm what SnapBuild finds, see projects matched to your materials, and follow clear visual steps together. It is meaningful screen time that leads to real-world making. WITH SNAPBUILD, FAMILIES CAN: • Scan household items, craft materials, and reusable parts • Discover STEM projects based on materials already available • Follow visual, step-by-step building guides • Check age, time, difficulty, materials, and safety notes • Save useful components in My Parts Box • Track active projects and celebrate completed builds • Inspect broken toys and identify parts that may be reused • Share finished creations with friends and family BUILD, LEARN, AND REUSE Every project pairs creative construction with practical science and engineering. Kids learn how things fit, move, and work while giving ordinary materials a new purpose. Use SnapBuild for an afternoon activity, a homeschool lesson, a weekend experiment, or science-fair inspiration. BROKEN TOY RESCUE Broken Toy Rescue helps parents inspect a toy, review conservative disassembly guidance, and decide what can be saved safely. Whether the next step is repair, responsible recycling, or a new invention, SnapBuild helps useful parts live on. GUIDANCE AND SAFETY SnapBuild provides educational project ideas and general guidance. Scanned materials, sizes, and conditions vary, so families may need to adapt a project. Always inspect materials before use. Some tools, parts, and steps require help from a parent or supervising adult. Safety guidance does not replace responsible adult supervision. SNAPBUILD PRO SnapBuild Pro unlocks unlimited scans, detailed visual guides, parts-based project matches, Broken Toy Rescue, an unlimited Parts Box, and kid-friendly safety guidance. Choose a monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription, or unlock Lifetime Pro with a one-time purchase. A one-week free trial may be offered to eligible subscription customers. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when purchase is confirmed. Lifetime Pro is a one-time purchase and does not renew. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Prices and trial availability may vary by country or region and are shown before purchase. Privacy Policy: https://touch4feel.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://touch4feel.com/terms-of-use Scan what you have and start building with SnapBuild today.

Screenshots

Contour TV by Spectrum4 screens
SnapBuild4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SnapBuild at 100% against Contour TV by Spectrum's 23%. SnapBuild also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Contour TV by Spectrum's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (12K vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. SnapBuild sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.95 per month. Contour TV by Spectrum asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SnapBuild holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Contour TV by Spectrum has 12K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Contour TV by Spectrum's written reviews are positive against 100% of SnapBuild's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Contour TV by Spectrum ships an update every 3 months, SnapBuild monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Contour TV by Spectrum versus SnapBuild: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterContour TV by SpectrumSnapBuild
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (12K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB29 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCox Communications, Inc.Touch 4 Feel

Customer experience

Contour TV by Spectrum

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

SnapBuild

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

SnapBuild

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Contour TV by Spectrum

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

SnapBuild

Subscriptions2
  • SnapBuild Pro Monthly$4.951 Month
  • SnapBuild Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.901 Year
One-time1
  • SnapBuild Lifetime Pro$44.49

Questions

Is Contour TV by Spectrum free?
Contour TV by Spectrum is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SnapBuild free?
SnapBuild is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Contour TV by Spectrum or SnapBuild?
SnapBuild is rated higher. Contour TV by Spectrum averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while SnapBuild averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Contour TV by Spectrum or SnapBuild have ads?
Contour TV by Spectrum shows ads; SnapBuild does not.
Which is updated more often, Contour TV by Spectrum or SnapBuild?
Contour TV by Spectrum ships an update every 3 months, and SnapBuild monthly. Most recently, Contour TV by Spectrum was updated on October 27, 2026 and SnapBuild on October 20, 2026.

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