Spectrum TV
What is Spectrum TV?
Spectrum TV is a free entertainment app for watching live TV and On Demand shows and movies. It lets subscribers build a personalized channel guide, search programs, change channels on a Spectrum Receiver, and manage DVR recordings. Parental controls can block shows by channel or rating.
Pricing. Spectrum TV is free, with no in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Watching live TV on a phone or tablet away from home
- Changing channels or playing DVR recordings on a Spectrum TV set
- Setting PIN-protected parental controls for a household
Screenshots
Why this app is in S tier
Spectrum TV scores 90 out of 100: rating 94, rating count 98, App Store search rank 68, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
SPECTRUM TV Download the Spectrum TV App and get the most out of your Spectrum TV experience. Stream On Demand or live TV anywhere on your favorite devices. TURN ANY SCREEN INTO A TV • Stream live TV anywhere you have a connection. • Enjoy thousands of On Demand shows and movies. • Cast from your phone or tablet to a compatible TV with Chromecast. FIND YOUR FAVORITE PROGRAMS • Create a personalized guide by setting your favorite channels. • Search by title, network, actor or sports team anywhere in the app. • Add new and exciting Spectrum Originals to your Watchlist. CONTROL YOUR TV AND DVR • Change TV channels on your Spectrum Receiver. • Get showtimes and record your favorite TV shows and movies (with optional DVR services). • Delete, modify and play DVR recordings on your TV (compatible DVRs only). SET PARENTAL CONTROLS Turn on parental controls and set a PIN to block shows by channel or rating. The blocks you set apply across each device in your household. WHAT YOU NEED TO USE THIS APP Available programming depends on your Spectrum TV package. Some programming is available only when connected to your Home Spectrum Internet service. A Spectrum TV subscription, username
Compare in Live TV
| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | S | S | A |
| Score | 90 / 100 | 93 / 100 | 88 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.7 ★ | 4.6 ★ | 4.6 ★ |
| Ratings | 570K | 138K | 1.4M |
| Latest ratings · 180d | 2.5 ★ · 20 reviews | 1.6 ★ · 20 reviews | 1.3 ★ · 20 reviews |
| Last update | 5d ago | 6d ago | 6d ago |
| Price | Free | Free + IAP | Free + IAP |
Alternatives
See all 39 ›Where else it ranks
- Best TV Streaming AppsA tier, #10, score 89
- Best Iptv Streaming AppsB tier, #12, score 73
- Best Video Streaming Appslisted, beyond the tiered top, score 73
Questions about Spectrum TV
Do I need a Spectrum TV subscription to use the app?
Yes. The listing says a Spectrum TV subscription, username and password are required to sign in. Available programming depends on your Spectrum TV package.
Is all programming available everywhere?
Not necessarily. The listing says some programming is available only when connected to your Home Spectrum Internet service.
Can I cast to my TV from the app?
You can cast from your phone or tablet to a compatible TV with Chromecast. Recording and DVR controls require compatible DVRs.
Is Spectrum TV free?
Yes. Spectrum TV is free on the App Store, with no in-app purchases.
What is Spectrum TV good for?
Spectrum TV is built for watching live TV on a phone or tablet away from home, changing channels or playing DVR recordings on a spectrum TV set, setting PIN-protected parental controls for a household. It sits in the live TV list on AppTierList.
Is Spectrum TV worth it?
Spectrum TV is S tier, ranked #5 of 40 live TV apps with a score of 90 out of 100, from a 4.7 App Store rating across 570,352 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 4 apps rank above it.
How does Spectrum TV compare to Plex?
Spectrum TV is S tier at 90; Plex is S tier at 93. Plex ranks higher. Spectrum TV is free, with no in-app purchases, Plex is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is Spectrum TV updated?
Spectrum TV was updated 5 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- List
- Live TV
- Tier
- S (Best in class)
- Score
- 90 / 100
- Rank in list
- #5 of 40
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free
- App Store rating
- 4.7 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 570,352
- Recent reviews
- 2.5 from 20 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (5 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Entertainment
- Good for
- Watching live TV on a phone or tablet away from home, Changing channels or playing DVR recordings on a Spectrum TV set, Setting PIN-protected parental controls for a household
- Requires
- iOS 15.0 or later
- Size
- 76 MB
- Age rating
- 12+
- Languages
- 1
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
Ranking refreshed · how it is computed