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Best Variety Show Apps & Games

242+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated September 2026

VarietyRate is the household name in variety show, but it's far from the only option. We track 242+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Variety Show Apps & Games (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1VarietyRateVarietyRateFree—NoNoMay 2026
2VarietyVarietyFree4.5★ (1.7K)YesYesSep 2026
3The BOB & TOM ShowThe BOB & TOM ShowFree2.4★ (33)YesNoOct 2026
4Doki TVDoki TVFree4.8★ (35)YesYesAug 2026
5America’s Got Talent on NBCAmerica’s Got Talent on NBCFree4.8★ (92K)NoNoOct 2026
6Showman's DirectoryShowman's DirectoryFree2.0★ (2)NoNoAug 2026
7Punchup: for Artists and FansPunchup: for Artists and FansFree5.0★ (18)NoNoAug 2026
8Nosey - Watch Full TV EpisodesNosey - Watch Full TV EpisodesFree4.6★ (3.5K)YesNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Variety Show

Variety#2

Variety by PMC

Entertainment News & Analysis
Strong Contender
📡 News
4.5😞(1.7K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Access authoritative and trusted entertainment business news from a global perspective. Stay informed with breaking news, award-season coverage, and insightful analysis of the film, television, theater, and tech industries.

What We Love

  • 👍 Customizable newsfeed
  • 🚀 Trades on the fly!
  • 💡 Manager

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes, shows no content
  • 🐛 Buggy ads
  • 🐛 Slow and buggy
  • 🔋 Battery Drain
  • 🐛 Multimedia Always Fails
  • 🐛 Unstable on iPad
  • 🐛 Banners Constantly Covering Story Content
The BOB & TOM Show#3

The BOB & TOM Show by The 465 Group, LLC

Worth Considering
📡 News
2.4😞(33 ratings)
FreeAds
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Enjoy daily comedy with irreverent bits, parody songs, and sharp group banter. This app features stand-up guests and listener calls for unpredictable, funny content.

What We Love

  • 😊 Access to Bob & Tom content 24/7
  • 🎭 Extensive archive of classic bits and segments
  • 📱 Convenient mobile listening option
  • 🎵 Commercial-free content during off-peak hours
  • 💎 VIP membership option available

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • 📢 Excessive ad interruptions during live shows
  • ⏸️ Audio cuts out mid-conversation
  • 🔄 App stops playing and requires restart
  • 🔋 High battery drain
  • 📡 Poor streaming reliability and buffering
  • 🎙️ Ads interrupt classic bits and segments
  • ❌ CarPlay compatibility issues
  • 🔌 Connection drops force additional ads
  • 💳 VIP membership doesn't provide promised benefits
  • 🎬 Removed video streaming features
  • 🗺️ Removed station/timezone selection feature
  • 🔁 Repetitive content in 24/7 rotation
  • ⏱️ Show replays too frequently

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FAQ about Variety Show

Are there free variety show apps & games for iPhone?
Yes — 20 of the top variety show apps & games we rank are free to download, including VarietyRate and Variety.
VarietyRate has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 242+ variety show apps & games on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.