# Dove Channel - Family Shows — Family Movies & TV Shows

> Family-friendly movies and TV shows with content filtering. (iPhone/iPad app by Dove Family Company.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dove-channel-family-shows/id1020357030 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dove Family Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1020357029)
- Category: Entertainment, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 245 App Store ratings · 79 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.2 · 44 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-09-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dove-channel-family-shows/id1020357030/reviews.md

## What is Dove Channel?

Enjoy a diverse library of wholesome and inspiring TV shows and movies that respect your family's values and lift your spirits.

In a complicated world, the Dove Channel exists to give families like yours a safe place to enjoy wholesome entertainment that specifically meets the needs of your family's values. 

As a standard member you can watch a limited portion of our content offering for free, at no cost to you!

Or upgrade to a premium Dove Channel membership and enjoy unlimited access to our full library completely ad-free! Watch hit shows & family-friendly movies at only $4.99 ($6.99 in Canada)/month* (no risk 30-day trial included; cancel anytime).

Premium members also have access to our exclusive Family Filtering tool that allows you to customize your family's viewing experience based on your values. Select your preferred Dove Ratings and customize your Safeguard settings to create a filtered list of your titles that suit your values and are safe for everyone in your family to watch! 

Dove Channel is now also available on your Apple TV and also in Canada for iOS and your Apple TV! 

FEATURES: 

• Every title is reviewed and approved by a trained & certified Dove Foundation staff reviewer so you are assured of safe entertainment viewing.

• Build and manage your Watchlist for viewing movies or shows later. 

•  Our exclusive Family Filter gives parents critical insight into our channel's content catalog based on the Dove Foundations's rating system which monitors the severity of sexuality, language, violence, drugs, nudity, and more.

Download the app now to enjoy wholesome family entertainment that is safe, inspiring, and educational!

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* When you subscribe as a premium Dove Channel member for $4.99{$6.99}/month your subscription will be charged through your iTunes account after your 1-month free trial expires. Your subscription will renew each month from the day of your purchase until cancelled through your iTunes account. Unless auto-renew is turned off or cancelled at least 24-hours before the end of the current period, your iTunes account will be charged automatically. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period.
Subscriptions may be managed by the user and the auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase.

If you wish to read our Terms & Conditions, you can do so here: https://www.dovechannel.com/terms-and-conditions. 

If you wish to review our Privacy Policy, you can do so here: https://www.dovechannel.com/privacy-policy.

## Key features

- Wholesome TV shows and movies
- Expert-reviewed content
- Family Filtering tool
- Watchlist management
- Ad-free premium option

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dove Channel Member | $4.99 | per month |
| Dove Channel Member | $11.99 | per 3 months |
| Dove Channel Member | $49.99 | per year |
| Dove monthly plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Dove quarterly plan | $13.49 | per 3 months |
| Dove annual plan | $49.99 | per year |


## What do users think of Dove Channel?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly and wholesome content
- ✨ Clean entertainment without explicit material
- 📚 Diverse library of movies and TV shows
- 💰 Affordable subscription pricing
- 📋 Detailed content ratings and descriptions
- 🎬 Classic shows like Highway to Heaven available
- 🎯 Values-based programming option
- 📱 Works on multiple devices

**Cons**

- 🐛 Landscape mode not working on iPad
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes frequently
- 🐛 Audio issues on Apple devices
- 🐛 Screen display distorted or only partially visible
- 🐛 Login issues and sign-up problems
- 🐛 Streaming interruptions mid-movie
- 😤 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 😤 Continues charging after deletion
- 🚫 Unavailable in some countries
- 🔄 Requires re-login on every use
- 📵 Poor app navigation and unclear menus
- ⚠️ Misleading content descriptions vs actual content
- 🔧 Device management limitations (3 deletions per 90 days)
- ❌ Subscription not recognized across platforms

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Landscape orientation not functioning on iPad
- App crashes on startup or during playback
- Audio not working on iPhone/iPad
- Screen display only shows top portion or is distorted
- Login screen freezes during signup
- Grey box covering input fields during registration
- Streaming stops mid-movie with 'try later' error
- Content ratings not syncing between website and app
- App won't open or shows error messages
- Subscription not recognized despite payment
- Unable to change or delete devices properly
- Gobbledygook text appearing instead of proper text
- Screens with no exit option

**Most requested features**

- Full landscape mode support for iPad
- Persistent login across sessions
- Improved app navigation and menu structure
- Ability to hide iOS status bar for full-screen experience
- More new content releases
- Chromecast compatibility
- Better device management system
- Marketing campaigns on social media
- Sync content ratings across all devices
- Easy in-app subscription cancellation

## Recent user reviews (10 of 79)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dove-channel-family-shows/id1020357030/reviews.md

### 3/5 — App needs some improvements for ipad

*2025-12-14, version 5.1.6*

The app itself could use a few improvements for the iPad.   It doesn’t not fully support Landscape view for iPad.  Most people who are streaming on an ipad will probably have the ipad in a landscape mode case that props up the ipad for viewing (like almost every ipad case I see does this).  The Dove app welcome screens only work in portrait mode.   Even if you open the Dove app with the ipad in landscape mode, Dove will flip into portrait mode and make you accept cookies (every time!) and then you are stuck in portrait mode while you select your content.  Once your content is selected you can go back to Landscape mode.  Another annoyance is that the the iOs operating system icons at the top of the ipad screen will not disappear.  The little bluetooth, wifi and battery status icons are always present.  Its minor but it takes away from the full screen experience.  I shouldn’t complain for a service that I am able to access for free via my Library card and Hoopla service. (I love the Dove Channel Binge Passes!).  So perhaps these annoyances are not present for premium paid subscribers, in which case I am really not complaining too much.  I’m glad to be able to watch some clean shows without paying premiums.

### 1/5 — Can’t change devices

*2025-11-28, version 5.1.5*

You can’t change devices

### 1/5 — HIGHLY DECEPTIVE

*2024-06-05, version 5.0.2*

SEXUAL SCENES, WITCHCRAFT 
DO NO ASSUME BY THE NAME DOVE THIS STREAMING TV APP WILL BE VALUE BASED THAT IS A LIE
IM HIGHLY OFFENDED BY THE CONTENT ON THIS SO CALLED VALUE BASED STREAM
BEING ERICA TV SHOW IS SO INAPPROPRIATE AND SHOULD NOT BE MISLEADING PEOPLE WALKING WITH VALUES AND CHRISTIAN VALUES 

THIS IS NOT FOR FAMILY AT ALL 

THEY HAD A LOT AND HIS DAUGHTERS LIKE SCENE BETWEEN BROTHER AND SISTER - UNDERAGE INTOXICATION AND WITCHCRAFT MAGIC TRANSPORTING THIS ERICA CHARACTER TO HER PAST 

SO DECEPTIVE 

EVEN SECULAR STREAMING RATES THEIR SHOWS SO YOU ARENT MISLEAD AND AVOID 

IM AM HIGHLY DUSTURB 
PARENT DO YOUR DILIGENCE AND CHECK THESE SO CALLED FAMILY VALUE BASED APPS OUT YOURSELF 

TERRIBLE

### 1/5 — Adding and deleting devices

*2024-04-29, version 5.0.1*

I think it’s stupid that I’m limited to how many devices I can delete. I somehow had 8 devices. I was trying to delete all of them and register my current devices.  I didn’t realize I was still paying for this app. It makes no sense to limit me to only be able to delete three devices in a 90 day period.  So now I can’t watch the content I’m paying for for 90 days.

### 1/5 — Disappointing on IPad

*2024-04-08, version 5.0.1*

This app works on my Android devices with SOUND. 
But it is NOT working the SOUND on my Apple IPad.   

PLUS, it charged me AGAIN for the SAME subscription.  :-(

### 1/5 — Disappointed

*2024-03-19, version 5.0.0*

My husband and I were looking to watch some good wholesome shows. This app and the shows looked great. I subscribed for the monthly fee through the AppStore and the channel refused to recognize the subscription. It would not let us utilize the shows unless we continued to subscribe again. That’s says scam to me. Too bad. I thought the shows looked great! Fix your bugs!

### 1/5 — Mad

*2023-09-16, version 4.0.2*

It let me download the app but once I clicked on the app it says “error” service is not available in your country 😑 I feel like you shouldn’t be able to download it, if it’s not available in the country I live in -.- would love to give it zero stars but it won’t allow me to so I have to give it a one 😤

### 5/5 — App is not working on my  tv.

*2023-05-08, version 4.0.2*

I love this app and for some reason it is not working on my  tv. I went to my mothers to see if it worked on hers but she is also having the same issue it will not open.  Hope your team can fix this issue soon.

### 1/5 — Not working

*2022-12-18, version 4.0.0*

I can’t get it to work on any of my devices. And there is no way to cancel my subscription.

### 1/5 — This app is beyond bad

*2022-11-02, version 3.1.1*

The content itself, not bad.  The app?  Prepare for agony.  There are no clear menus, no clear place to search, and no indication of how to do much of anything, assuming it even works.  I want to patronize good businesses, but I’m prevented from doing that, because this app’s design is so bad.

Please make this better, and I’ll come back.

## Frequently asked questions about Dove Channel

### What kind of content does Dove Channel offer?

Dove Channel offers a diverse library of wholesome and inspiring TV shows and movies. All titles are reviewed and approved by trained Dove Foundation staff to ensure they meet family values and provide safe entertainment.

### How can I access content on Dove Channel?

You can watch a limited portion of the content for free as a standard member. For unlimited access to the full library and an ad-free experience, you can upgrade to a premium membership for $4.99/month (or $6.99 in Canada), which includes a 30-day trial.

### What is the Family Filtering tool?

The exclusive Family Filtering tool allows premium members to customize their viewing experience based on their family's values. You can select preferred Dove Ratings and customize Safeguard settings to create a filtered list of titles that are safe for everyone to watch.

### Is Dove Channel available on multiple devices?

Yes, Dove Channel is available on iOS devices and Apple TV. It is also available in Canada for both iOS and Apple TV.

### How does the premium subscription work?

Premium subscriptions are charged through your iTunes account monthly after a 1-month free trial. Auto-renewal is active unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Subscriptions can be managed in your iTunes Account Settings.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.1.9 — 2026-07-20

1) Bug Fixes
2) Performance enhancement
3) UI Changes

### 5.1.8 — 2026-04-15

1) Bug Fixes
2) Performance enhancement
3) UI Changes

### 5.1.7 — 2026-03-17

1) Bug Fixes
2) Performance enhancement
3) UI Changes

### 5.1.6 — 2025-12-09

1) Bug Fixes
2) Performance enhancement
3) UI Changes

### 5.1.5 — 2025-11-27

1) Bug Fixes
2) Performance enhancement
3) UI Changes

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