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Showtime vs IMDb TV (Freevee)

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Showtime

Software

Signature entertainment and sports

From
$10.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
IMDb TV (Freevee) logo

IMDb TV (Freevee)

Software

Free ad-supported streaming from Amazon

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only IMDb TV (Freevee) has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Showtime showtime is now offered only as part of Paramount+'s Premium plan, per the App Store listing (Paramount+ by CBS Mobile); IMDb TV (Freevee) free tier is ad-supported only, labelled Freewithads in the platform's own entitlement system, with no ad-free paid option offered directly on the service
  • They diverge on capability: Showtime covers Original series, IMDb TV (Freevee) covers TV shows.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Showtime and IMDb TV (Freevee) actually diverge.

Attributes where Showtime and IMDb TV (Freevee) differ
AttributeShowtimeIMDb TV (Freevee)
Starting price$10.99/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tvWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Fire-tv
Founded19832019

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Showtime

  • Original series
  • Sports
  • Live events
  • Smart TVs
  • Streaming devices
  • Account security
  • Content filtering

Only in IMDb TV (Freevee)

  • TV shows
  • Originals
  • Recommendations
  • Amazon services
  • Fire devices
  • Amazon account security
  • Parental controls
  • Fire-tv support

Both cover

  • Streaming
  • Movies
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Smart-tv support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Showtime

  • Premium streamingnot IMDb TV (Freevee)
  • Sports watchingnot IMDb TV (Freevee)

IMDb TV (Freevee)

  • Free streamingnot Showtime
  • Original contentnot Showtime

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Showtime

  • Showtime is now offered only as part of Paramount+'s Premium plan, per the App Store listing (Paramount+ by CBS Mobile)
  • Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current subscription period rather than immediately, with continued access through the paid period, per the App Store listing

IMDb TV (Freevee)

  • Free tier is ad-supported only, labelled Freewithads in the platform's own entitlement system, with no ad-free paid option offered directly on the service

Pricing, plan by plan

Showtime

$10.99/month
  • Showtime Standalone$10.99/month
    • Original content
    • Ad-free

IMDb TV (Freevee)

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full content
    • Ad-supported

Which should you pick?

Choose Showtime if

  • You need original series.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv.
  • You also want sports.
Showtime review

Choose IMDb TV (Freevee) if

  • You need tv shows.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Fire-tv.
  • You also want originals.
IMDb TV (Freevee) review

Questions people ask

Is Showtime or IMDb TV (Freevee) better?
Neither clearly leads. Showtime starts at $10.99/month and IMDb TV (Freevee) at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Showtime or IMDb TV (Freevee)?
IMDb TV (Freevee) has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $10.99/month for Showtime and Free for IMDb TV (Freevee).
Does Showtime or IMDb TV (Freevee) run on more platforms?
Showtime runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv. IMDb TV (Freevee) runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Fire-tv.
Can I use IMDb TV (Freevee) for free?
Yes. IMDb TV (Freevee) has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Showtime starts at $10.99/month.
What is Showtime best used for?
Showtime is most often used for premium streaming, sports watching. Of those, premium streaming and sports watching are not what IMDb TV (Freevee) is typically brought in for.
What can Showtime do that IMDb TV (Freevee) cannot?
Showtime covers Original series, Sports, Live events, Smart TVs. IMDb TV (Freevee) covers TV shows, Originals, Recommendations, Amazon services. Both handle Streaming, Movies, Web support, Ios support.
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