The document summarizes several reality TV show companion apps. It describes features like social media integration, trivia games, episode guides, behind-the-scenes content, polls, schedules and notifications for various shows like American Idol, The Voice, and E!. Many apps allow users to predict outcomes, check-in to episodes, earn points, badges and discuss with other fans. Overall, the apps aim to enhance the viewing experience and encourage engagement through social features.
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App: TV Show Trivia
TV Trivia is a simple app that lets users play quiz questions (there are no prizes
and no features besides the questions). The game cost 99 cents to download.
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App: American Idol
The America Idol app lets users log in through their social media accounts and
has a Tumblr-esque design which allows users to see all the newest content on
the home screen. It has a side swipe menu, a prediction feature and lots of social
media integration (you can view the twitter and Facebook activity for the
contestants, judges and viewers)
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App: American Idol
There are a lot of menu options for the different features. You can find show
information based on episodes, cast or judges. When you create an account you
have the option to vote for contestants or predict who will be safe to win “points”.
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App: American Idol
Users can win points by guessing which contestants will make it through to the
next round. Points are used to see how one users matches up against the
whole Idol community.
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App: Buddy TV
Buddy TV is a TV guide app that allows users to discover “Must See TV”. The app
allows users to create a personalized TV lineup, rate and “check in” to shows,
connect with other fans, share what you watch and read of FB and Twitter and
chat while they watch shows. It can also control select DVRs.
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App: Fox TV
FoxNow allows users to access bonus content from all of their favorite Fox shows. Its
designed like the American Idol app with a side loading menu. Join the Conversation is
a feature that allows users to follow along official show Twitter streams from cast, crew
and fans. You can watch full episodes, watch behind the scenes content and keep track
of all programming.
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App: CW TV NOW
CW lets users watch full episodes, go social, stream your favorite shows, watch
extended clips, browse photo galleries and pinpoint and schedule reminders for
the latest episodes.
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App: CW TV NOW
CW lets users watch full episodes, go social, stream your favorite shows, watch
extended clips, browse photo galleries and pinpoint and schedule reminders for
the latest episodes.
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App: VH1 CO-STAR
This app has very slow load time. It allows users to watch video extras, brose
photos, answer trivia and unlock badges. It is meant to be a “companion app”
which allows viewers to follow along while watching their favorite show by
interacting via social media and chat boards.
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App: VH1 CO-STAR TRIVIA & Blog
This app lets users answer trivia questions from their favorite shows and
episodes. The design which allows you to select the show and episode is very
user friendly. The trivia scores can’t be used for anything but the show blog is
really good. It aggregates articles from different sources has the latest social
media streams and allows for user interaction (comments, social media sharing
etc.)
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App: ConnecTV
ConnecTV is a social media tool t use alongside your favorite programs. It puts
the latest news, user polls, trends, scores and conversations in one place. It helps
users discover new shows, watch whats trending, create a watchlist and sync
your favorite shows.
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App: Get Glue
GetGlue allows fans to discover what to watch on TV, interact with friends and
fans while watching shows, access bonus content and show news in your “feed”.
There are also stickers users can earn based on user engagement.
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App: Get Glue
Users can get virtual prize “stickers” by sharing content, checking in, inviting
friends, etc.
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App: E Online
Breaking entertainment news, photos, videos, livestreams and breaking news
push notifications. The app also lets users keep up with the latest gossip, recaps
and social interaction with facebook and twitter sharing. There are no message
boards or direct messaging options in this app.