# PowerNation

> America's most watched automotive how-to programming and shows. (iPhone/iPad app by RTM Productions.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powernation/id844272057 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [RTM Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/844272060)
- Category: Sports, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.30/5 from 148 App Store ratings · 90 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 35 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-03-28
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powernation/id844272057/reviews.md

## What is PowerNation?

What is POWERNATION?
• POWERNATION is America’s most watched automotive how-to programming. It is the most credible, highest-rated, longest-running content on television.
• Thousands of hours of hit automotive shows, including series such as Engine Power, Carcass, XOR, Truck Tech, Detroit Muscle, PowerNation Daily, PowerNation Garage, PowerNation Shorts, Xtreme 4x4, Horsepower, Trucks!, Muscle Car, Search & Restore, Off Road Action, and Top Dead Center. 
• New shows added every week!
• Start watching today, with no subscription or sign-up required!

In addition, with our PN+ subscription, you’ll unlock:
• Thousands of hours of videos completely commercial-free!

Try our PN+ subscription free for 7 days and then for $4.99 monthly USD or $49.99 yearly USD. No cable subscription needed, cancel anytime.

Please visit https://www.powernationtv.com/terms for full Terms of Use.

Please note, your account will be charged after the free trial within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscription automatically renews unless the subscription is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account. Any cancellation elected during an active subscription period will not be effective until after the conclusion of the then-current subscription period. You can manage your subscription after purchase by accessing your iTunes account.

## Key features

- Thousands of hours of automotive shows
- New shows added weekly
- Commercial-free viewing option
- No subscription or sign-up required for basic access
- Multiple popular series included

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PN+ Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| PN+ Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


## What do users think of PowerNation?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 📺 Great show content and educational value
- 📱 Works well on mobile devices with data connection
- 🎯 Useful features like parts lists and build organization
- ⏰ Convenient access to shows on-demand
- 🧭 Improved navigation in recent updates
- 🔍 Ability to search and review specific episodes

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 📺 Excessive and repetitive advertisements
- 💰 Paid subscription still includes ads despite claims
- 🧭 Poor navigation and unintuitive menu design
- ⏱️ Auto-playing random episodes on launch
- 🔄 Menu timeouts and navigation resets
- 📵 No sound or audio sync issues
- ⏸️ Cannot pause or properly fast-forward through content
- 🚫 Inability to resume from where you left off
- 📊 Limited and infrequent content updates
- 🔗 Poor performance on Apple TV and Roku devices
- 🛑 Unresponsive developer support and communication

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes during or after commercial breaks
- Audio out of sync with video
- No sound playback on some devices
- App fails to launch on certain devices
- Menu disappears after 5-7 seconds making selection difficult
- Cannot exit navigation menu on Apple TV without closing app
- App gets stuck on commercial loops
- Black screen during video playback
- Chromecast connection causes crashes
- Episodes fail to load or play
- App reverts to main screen when pausing episode selection
- Fast-forward functionality penalizes viewing quota
- Viewing quota limits despite paid subscription
- Inconsistent app performance across platforms

**Most requested features**

- Favorites or bookmarks on home screen
- True ad-free experience for paid subscribers
- Better content organization and episode tracking
- Resume playback from last watched position
- Improved fast-forward and rewind functionality
- More frequent content updates
- Dedicated support channel for user issues
- Consistent content across all platforms
- Better screen mirroring and Chromecast support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 90)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powernation/id844272057/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Mr Patti

*2026-01-23, version 3.10*

Mr Patti

### 1/5 — Glitch nation

*2023-08-17, version 3.10*

Very glitchy. Does not like to be stopped and started. Constant ads. Freezes up constantly causing you to have to watch the ads over and over again, do not recommend.

### 1/5 — WORST APP EVER!  Hey sponsors, where are you at?  Little help?

*2023-01-18, version 3.10*

Hands-down the worst app I’ve ever used!  I am about ready to ditch my subscription altogether.  I’ve emailed them and commented on the app many times and not only does nothing change or get fixed (they haven’t even updated the app since 2020!), I don’t even get a reply from the company acknowledging my comment or email (not even an auto-generated reply!)  I mean, are they trying to chase away their customers and viewer base???  Are they trying to go out of business??  The app has no logical navigation at all, automatically starts on who knows what show/episode whenever you start the app.  On the AppleTV, you can’t back out of the navigation menu without closing the app.  The only you is to wait for it to timeout and go back to your show…which is hit or miss, or navigate back to the episode you’re watching and re-select it.  And then, when navigating the show menu to pick the show you actually want to watch, you have to keep moving through the episodes or it will time out and go back to whatever was playing (it only works right when you’re trying to pick another show…).  For $50 a year, this app is the WORST.  I expect much more that.  I don’t want to abandon it because I do enjoy the content (when its not completely overrun by in-show ads) but at this rate, I WILL NOT be renewing.  If they don’t care enough to offer a good product, well, I won’t patronize them or their sponsors.  Just a thought PowerNationTV, maybe you should see what MotorTrend is doing and learn from them before you lose all their customers…and sponsors…

### 1/5 — App is trash

*2022-06-17, version 3.10*

Absolute trash, glitchy. Gets stuck on lame rock auto commercial, and plays with no sound. Trash app.

### 1/5 — Update this app already!

*2022-03-06, version 3.10*

This app needs more work then Bidens ability to read a teleprompter. We have a better chance of Palosi showing up sober then this app working correctly.  Hillary if you are reading this, your emails are available in this app.

### 2/5 — Fix the app

*2022-02-18, version 3.10*

Works half the time doesn’t work half the time, shows quit playing after a commercial please fix

### 5/5 — Great app. Watch on data, not WiFi

*2022-01-28, version 3.10*

I used to watch Extreme 4x4 with Jesse and Ian religiously, plus the other shows that used to be on power block tv Saturday mornings on spike. That was my childhood. Anyways the app works well on my phone using data. Not so well on Fire TV using home wifi. Could be my wifi or the bandwith of the shows. You can sort episodes by builds and even look at parts lists in app. That’s pretty cool. Not sure why there’s so many negative reviews. Boomers with technology I guess. I haven’t had many issues, keep it up!

### 1/5 — Paying for commercials

*2021-09-22, version 3.10*

There are more commercials than shows now what is going on? Im done paying to watch commercials over and over!

### 1/5 — Shameful

*2021-08-04, version 3.10*

This is easily the worst app I’ve ever seen for AppleTV. Menus are unnavigable because they are only on the screen for a few seconds. Being forced to watch the same commercial 6-8 times every 10 minutes. Yes, that’s right the same EBC commercial 30-40 times every episode. PN has great content, but this app makes it unwatchable.

### 2/5 — App doesn’t work

*2021-07-12, version 3.10*

I love the PN shows and got the app. The shows won’t play on it. It’s just a big play button when you open it up. I did watch one show and you can’t rewind or fast forward much. It just starts over if you try. It’s a junk app.

## Frequently asked questions about PowerNation

### What is PowerNation?

PowerNation is America's most watched automotive how-to programming, offering thousands of hours of hit shows and series. It provides credible, high-rated, and long-running content for car enthusiasts. New episodes are added weekly.

### What kind of shows are available on PowerNation?

The app features a wide range of popular automotive series such as Engine Power, Carcass, XOR, Truck Tech, Detroit Muscle, and many more. It covers various aspects of automotive repair, customization, and performance.

### How much does PowerNation cost?

Basic access to PowerNation content requires no subscription or sign-up. However, an optional PN+ subscription is available for $4.99 monthly or $49.99 yearly, offering thousands of hours of videos completely commercial-free. A 7-day free trial is also offered.

### Can I watch PowerNation without a cable subscription?

Yes, you can watch PowerNation without a cable subscription. The app provides direct access to its automotive programming, and the PN+ subscription does not require a separate cable package.

### How do I manage my PN+ subscription?

Your PN+ subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription after purchase by accessing your iTunes account settings. Cancellations elected during an active period will be effective after that period concludes.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.10 — 2020-08-18

minor bug fixes

### 3.9 — 2020-08-11

minor bug fixes

### 3.8.1 — 2020-06-10

minor bug fixes

### 3.7 — 2020-03-26

minor bug fixes

### 3.6 — 2019-08-15

Fixed bugs related to Chromecasting

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*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 2026-06-10.*