# Dove Channel - Family Shows — user reviews > 79 indexed App Store user reviews of Dove Channel by Dove Family Company, rated 3.70/5 from 245 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dove-channel-family-shows/id1020357030/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dove-channel-family-shows/id1020357030.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 133 · 4★ 28 · 3★ 16 · 2★ 11 · 1★ 57 ## 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 ## Newest reviews (13 of 79) ### 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. ### 2/5 — Decent enough idea, but the app is lousy *2022-10-20, version 3.1.1* I am mean from the movies and shows are pretty mixed, but at least they’ve tried to select better material (morally speaking), and give you information about each one. And of course they don’t have really bad (again, morally) shows like on the mainstream services. but this app… Let me put it this way, I checked and I haven’t logged in for just over two years. I remember that this app was buggy and hard to use and that’s one of the biggest reasons I stopped using it or subscribing. And coming back now, it doesn’t seem to be any better. The interface is almost unusable. No landscape mode, it’s often not obvious where to tap or swipe to change screens or get back to where you were, sometimes there’s gobbledygook instead of text, and I got to one screen where I couldn’t get back out of it at all. ### 2/5 — Can’t sign up *2020-05-02, version 3.0.11* On the TV, won’t go to next screen after typed in email & pw 4 signup for 30 day free trial, jumped to regular login. ok, then tried signing in with email & pw used to register & had the nerve to tell me that email exist already! Now I download from app store 2 sign up & that grey box is covering the spot 4 first name, so i can’t input it, then try 2 submit- you guessed it, must input the first name. CANT your grey box is covering it up! Appears you don’t want new customers, by having all these problems 2 just signup! Using iphone 8 ### 1/5 — Dove channel *2019-09-29, version 3.0.6* I want to cancel the dove. It’s not very good to me and I have no idea how to cancel it. Please. Thank you ### 1/5 — Dove channel *2019-09-16, version 3.0.6* I have been trying to opt out of this channel for months. I have wrote and sent messages and get a run around on how to STOP. They take my money and I do not watch this channel. HELP ### 4/5 — App should stay logged in *2019-06-11, version 3.0.4* I have to sign in every time I watch the Dove Channel on my TV. All of my other movie apps remain logged in. So having to do this every time for dove gets annoying. Maybe I’m just lazy but I’d rather just be able to turn it on right away when I get off work. Other then that issue, I think the Dove Channel is my favorite. I greatly appreciate how Dove has family appropriate shows and I haven’t seen any sex scenes so far which is great! That gets annoying on the other movie networks out there. ### 3/5 — Disappointed but hopeful ... *2019-04-15, version 3.0.4* This looks like the content is great! However...It won’t rotate from portrait to landscape. The words and descriptions run into and over each other, or cut off and drop to the next line. I don’t know what the subscription/costs are because I can’t read it. I won’t be able to use this app until it’s corrected. Looking forward for an update so I can use it! ### 1/5 — the screen is the problem adjusting *2019-03-23, version 3.0.3* it wont move its hard to look for movies show etc ### 1/5 — Can not cancel without contacting?? *2019-01-09, version 3.0.0* Very frustrated as this is billed under apple monthly and there is no simple way that I can find to cancel my subscription. I have ended up paying a year more because I can’t cancel. We have six children, they do not use it. I can not get on the app with my current phone due to multiple devices. Logging in on the web site doesn’t even recognize my paid subscription but it knows my name and data and even here I can not cancel. Yet, every month on the apple bill is $4.99 Dove channel. Arrgh! ### 2/5 — Latest app update a step backwards *2019-01-04, version 3.0.0* Latest update does not go to landscape mode which severely happens its use on iPad. ### 2/5 — This is not good *2019-01-03, version 3.0.0* Since the update. Can not see the screen. It is distorted. Fix it. Can not pick out ant movies. It won’t landscape. ### 1/5 — Worthless *2018-12-25, version 2.2.4* Tried to watch a movie after downloading the app and it immediately locked up on the first commercial and would do absolutely nothing. ### 1/5 — Trying to charge my account *2018-12-12, version 2.2.4* I don’t know why you keep trying to charge my card when I never downloaded your app. Please stop trying to take money where I did not give you permission to. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 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 😤 ### 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. ### 1/5 — Customization does not work *2022-10-05, version 3.1.1* This app does not properly read and filter content ratings set at the website for the account. Even if I max out the ratings on the website the app is still remembering the original settings made at the time of signup requiring entry of the password every time I try to play a show. This pretty much makes the “customize your experience” a very bad experience. This is true for the iPad and the iPhone apps. The website reads it correctly, but a desktop computer is not a MOBILE device. Requests to fix this problem have been ignored. ### 1/5 — Cancel subscription *2020-08-18, version 3.0.12* How do I cancel my subscription to Dove!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 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. ### 5/5 — A safe place for the family *2022-05-26, version 3.1.1* My family and I really enjoy the Dove Channel. There’s finally a place to go with only positive content. My only criticism is that not enough people know about it. You should do campaign blitzes on Tiktok, Facebook etc. to spread the word. It’s a cost effective way to advertise. ### 5/5 — The Best *2020-12-30, version 3.0.14* These are shows and movies that I love watching and is for the entire family❣️Thank You for everything. ### 5/5 — Great films for all. *2020-08-16, version 3.0.12* Great films for all ages. Classics and the kids love the shows. Definitely a household daily used app. ### 5/5 — I love itttttttt!!! *2020-07-06, version 3.0.11* This so much fun I like the movie angel dog ### 5/5 — Great heaven sent *2019-01-24, version 3.0.1* I am very thankful for the wonder of the Dove Program. I am grateful for the great variety of movies... I have only one problem. On the viewing on my smart tv...will come on a while then say try later almost halfway through the movie...so then I will have to finish watching from my phone... it's so frustrating, but I have no another choice. I was hoping maybe it would get better somehow... I have been waiting for channel option on smart tv. Please 🙏🏽 please 🙏🏽 make whatever adjustments necessary so I will be able to really enjoy my movies on my tv... I hope 🙏🏽 too that I am having to pay for the use on both tv and cell... I.am a member...I don't know the cost but I'm on a fixed income...to God be the glory 🙇🏽🙏🏽💜😊 ### 5/5 — Dove Channel *2018-12-19, version 2.2.4* I love the Dove Channel! It good Christian programming. I can trust the content and can be entertained as well. ### 5/5 — Works on iPad mini. *2018-10-21, version 2.2.4* I absolutely love this app. Great shows. Very family oriented and safe for children to watch. I don’t know why some people are upset about all the “religious” shows? It’s not like that at all. It’s not church shows, nor is it pushing God onto anyone. Sure the movies talk about God in certain manners but what’s wrong with that!? If you’re an atheist then don’t download the app, and I’m sorry for you as well. These guys are kind enough to let you have a free trial to see if you like it or not. So that should be taken as a kind gesture and you should be grateful. You don’t need to be rude and should maybe just say thank you but not interested. Myself... well I’m telling all my friends. Thank you Dove for a great movie channel to watch. Bravo! ### 5/5 — Great content *2018-09-23, version 2.2.4* Just found in Dove a whole new set of shows that are challenging, entertaining, and fun. I’ve never seen Most of them on the other networks that I stream ### 5/5 — Safe for all ages *2018-09-18, version 2.2.4* Can’t wait for Heartland. Great app but just want more new stuff! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-01.*