# MagellanTV Documentaries — History, Space, True Crime

> Streaming service for documentaries covering history, science, nature, and true crime. (iPhone/iPad app by MagellanTV LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magellantv-documentaries/id1449628141 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MagellanTV LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449628140)
- Category: Entertainment, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 3,851 App Store ratings · 193 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 66 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-02-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magellantv-documentaries/id1449628141/reviews.md

## What is MagellanTV Documentaries?

Documentaries Worth Watching

MagellanTV is more than just a streaming service—it's a journey of discovery. Designed for the inquisitive, our expansive library offers documentaries that enlighten, inspire, and feed your lifelong love of learning. For those craving substantial content and awe-inspiring insights, MagellanTV is your refuge. Rekindle your sense of wonder and dive into a world where every film is a chance to learn, explore, and grow.

MagellanTV membership includes:
-Unlimited streaming anytime, anywhere, on multiple devices.
-Extensive genre collections in History, Nature, Science, Space, Crime, and more.
-Exclusive playlists that explore personalities and events that shaped our world.
-New content added weekly.
-No advertising or other interruptions ever.
-Cast MagellanTV programs from your iOS device to a Roku, FireTV, Chromecast, or Smart TV.

Please Note:
-All subscriptions automatically renew at the end of your selected plan period, unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of your plan period.
-Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of your current plan period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified.
-If you paid for your subscription through In-App Purchases, go to your App Store Account to cancel the service, change the plan period, or turn off auto-renew.
-If you cancel your subscription, you can continue to enjoy all MagellanTV programs and features right up to the end of your plan period.
-By downloading the MagellanTV app, you agree to its Terms & Conditions (https://www.magellantv.com/terms_conditions) and its Privacy Policy (https://www.magellantv.com/privacy_policy).

## Key features

- Unlimited streaming
- Extensive genre collections
- Exclusive playlists
- New content added weekly
- No advertising
- Cast to TV

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $6.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Membership | $17.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Membership | $59.99 | per year |
| Monthly Membership | $5.99 | per month |


## What do users think of MagellanTV Documentaries?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 👍 Great content and selection
- 💡 Diverse range of documentaries
- 🚀 Excellent customer service
- 🤩 Impressive content quality

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy app with frequent crashes
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and search
- 🔌 Inconsistent streaming performance
- 🤯 Frustrating login and account issues
- 🤔 Lack of basic features (e.g. continue watching, auto-play)

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Videos freeze or have audio-only playback
- Login issues and inability to access account
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Download failures and unreliable offline viewing

**Most requested features**

- Add skip forward/backward buttons
- Implement picture-in-picture mode
- Improve offline viewing and downloads
- Provide better content organization and search
- Add user profile and watch history features

## Recent user reviews (10 of 193)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magellantv-documentaries/id1449628141/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Junk

*2026-07-09, version 2.9.0*

Will not play entire episode. Doesn’t matter what show it is. It freezes and doesn’t start playing again!

### 1/5 — False advertising

*2026-05-20, version 2.8.10*

In-app advertises $4.99 subscriptions (have a screenshot), but the cheapest offered price on subscription is $5.99

### 2/5 — Flakey

*2026-05-16, version 2.8.10*

I have a year subscription as i got a good deal. The documentaries are very good, especially as there are no adds. The main issue though is, the app is really flakey and I regularly have to delete and reinstall it to be able to view any documentary. I will persist for now, but unless the app improves, I won’t renew my subscription

### 5/5 — Love!!

*2026-05-09, version 2.8.9*

Everything you want to know about the world we lived in then, the world we live in now, and the world to come. Just so much better than all of the other viewing apps. Affordable too!!

### 3/5 — good content, poor app

*2026-03-12, version 2.8.6*

the app bugs out a lot & will play multiple audio tracks at once if you accidentally double click a video. it also logs you out in between viewing on the app sometimes. The app is difficult to navigate sometimes & the appleTV app is awful & the text is so small you can barely read it. the content on the app is good and interesting though.

### 4/5 — Lots of New Content and Great Support

*2026-02-16, version 2.8.5*

I started at 2 stars, the 4, and then 5. Now I’m back to 4. The programming is great, but the app is unreliable, and frustrating. It got hung up again, so I couldn’t scroll through programs. I finally was able to start one, only to have it stop, and tell me I needed to create an account. Last night I deleted the app (I’ve done this before) and reinstalled, signed back in, and was able to watch a great documentary.

### 1/5 — Terrible app

*2026-02-11, version 2.8.5*

Content is somehow cool. App is terrible. Most titles can’t be played. Keeps logging me out.

### 2/5 — Downloads don’t work when offline

*2025-12-29, version 2.8.3*

Downloaded content is for people who are planning to be out of signal. When I’m offline, why do you ask me to login (it’s obviously not gonna work) and not show me my downloaded content? It seems to defeat the purpose

### 5/5 — Please add

*2025-12-02, version 2.8.2*

User profiles. So that if you have more than one person in your household they can have their own profile watchlist etc.

### 2/5 — Love the content. Hate the app.

*2025-11-13, version 2.8.0*

Please, please fix this app for AppleTV. It’s one of my favorites, but I have to delete and reinstall the app at least once a week. It just gets stuck loading constantly.

## Frequently asked questions about MagellanTV Documentaries

### What kind of content does MagellanTV offer?

MagellanTV offers an expansive library of documentaries across a wide range of genres. This includes extensive collections in History, Nature, Science, Space, and Crime, as well as exclusive playlists that delve into significant personalities and events.

### How does MagellanTV membership work?

Membership provides unlimited streaming of all content anytime, anywhere, and on multiple devices. New content is added weekly, and there are no advertisements or interruptions. You can also cast programs from your iOS device to various smart TVs and streaming devices.

### How much does MagellanTV cost?

MagellanTV operates on a subscription model. While specific pricing details are not provided in the description, subscriptions automatically renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current plan period. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of your current plan.

### Can I watch MagellanTV on my TV?

Yes, you can cast MagellanTV programs from your iOS device to a Roku, FireTV, Chromecast, or Smart TV. This allows for a seamless viewing experience on a larger screen.

### What happens if I cancel my MagellanTV subscription?

If you cancel your subscription, you will retain access to all MagellanTV programs and features until the end of your current plan period. You can continue to enjoy the content you've paid for until your subscription officially expires.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.9.4 — 2026-08-18

Bugfixes and improvements.

### 2.9.3 — 2026-08-10

Bugfixes and improvements.

### 2.9.2 — 2026-07-23

Bugfixes and improvements.

### 2.9.1 — 2026-07-13

Bugfixes and improvements.

### 2.9.0 — 2026-06-24

initial liquid glass support

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