# WarTV vs WarPoet

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WarPoet at 100% against WarTV's 0%. WarPoet also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (6.8K vs 6). WarTV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WarPoet sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. WarTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

WarPoet holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WarPoet has 6.8K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of WarTV's written reviews are positive against 100% of WarPoet's.

WarTV ships an update every 4 months, WarPoet every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WarTV | WarPoet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wartv/id1032035346/reviews) | **[5.0 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warpoet/id1510776650/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **6.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 8 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Defense Media Activity](https://appshunter.io/developer/549784288) | [Warrior Poet Society Network, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510776649) |

## What reviewers say

### WarTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wartv/id1032035346)

Access a U.S. Military on-demand streaming service featuring videos, live events, and series. Stay connected to all branches of the military with instant access to exclusive content.

**Highlights:** On-demand video streaming, Live military events, Exclusive series, Content from all military branches, Instant access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### WarPoet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warpoet/id1510776650)

Access exclusive training videos, live shows, and community forums focused on firearms, self-defense, and preparedness. Learn from trusted instructors and engage with a like-minded community to enhance your skills as a protector.

**Highlights:** Unlimited streaming of training videos and exclusive shows, Pistol, rifle, concealed carry, and home defense training, Mindset and preparedness lessons, Exclusive long-form conversations and live call-in shows, Community forums for interaction, Cross-device progress syncing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WPSN Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| WPSN Subscription | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great content
- 🚀 Excellent training videos
- 👍 Entertaining and informative
- 👍 Wholesome and family-friendly
- 👍 Valuable knowledge and skills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app glitches or freezes
- 🐛 Difficulty resuming videos from where you left off
- 🐛 Lack of features to organize/bookmark content

**Reported bugs**

- Video playback issues when going offline
- Difficulty navigating to next/previous episodes

**Requested features**

- Add ability to bookmark or take notes on videos
- Improve video resume functionality
- Expand community features and interactions
- Integrate content from other creators/channels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WarTV free?

WarTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is WarPoet free?

WarPoet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WarTV or WarPoet?

WarPoet is rated higher. WarTV averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while WarPoet averages 5.0 from 6.8K ratings.

### Do WarTV or WarPoet have ads?

Neither WarTV nor WarPoet shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WarTV or WarPoet?

WarTV ships an update every 4 months, and WarPoet every 3 months. Most recently, WarTV was updated on October 24, 2026 and WarPoet on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*