# WarTV vs SalemNOW

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SalemNOW at 76% against WarTV's 0%. SalemNOW also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (89 vs 6). WarTV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SalemNOW sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. WarTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

SalemNOW holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SalemNOW has 89 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 76% of SalemNOW's.

WarTV ships an update every 4 months, SalemNOW every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WarTV | SalemNOW |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wartv/id1032035346/reviews) | **[4.3 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/salemnow/id1540045998/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **89** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **75.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Defense Media Activity](https://appshunter.io/developer/549784288) | [Salem Communications](https://appshunter.io/developer/349087409) |

## 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


### SalemNOW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/salemnow/id1540045998)

Stream a diverse collection of films, breaking news, and podcasts. Discover award-winning documentaries and exclusive interviews. Enjoy HD streaming and casting to your TV.

**Highlights:** Video on Demand, Exclusive content, Free content catalog, HD streaming, Casting to TV

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SalemNOW+ & Police State Film | $6.99 | per month |
| SalemNOW+ Monthly Recurring | $6.99 | per month |
| SalemNOW+ Yearly Recurring | $65.99 | per year |
| SalemNOW $6.99 | $6.99 | one-time |
| SalemNOW+ Monthly | $6.99 | one-time |
| SalemNOW $9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| SalemNOW $12.99 | $12.99 | one-time |
| SalemNOW $14.99 | $14.99 | one-time |
| SalemNOW $19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| SalemNOW $24.99 | $24.99 | one-time |
| SalemNOW $29.99 | $29.99 | one-time |
| SalemNOW+ Yearly | $65.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great content and documentaries
- 👍 Refreshing, truthful content
- 👍 Educational and thought-provoking
- 👍 Alternative to mainstream media
- 👍 Good quality programs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Pricey rental/purchase costs
- 💸 Pay-per-view model disliked
- 📱 No casting to smart TV
- 🔄 App orientation issues
- 🚫 No back arrow after trailer

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes
- Playback unavailable
- Cannot activate on Samsung TV
- Cannot sign in/load
- App flips phone sideways

**Requested features**

- Subscription service needed
- Add more Christmas movie options
- Implement a streaming service model
- Allow casting to smart TVs
- Provide a back arrow after trailers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WarTV free?

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

### Is SalemNOW free?

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

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

SalemNOW is rated higher. WarTV averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while SalemNOW averages 4.3 from 89 ratings.

### Do WarTV or SalemNOW have ads?

SalemNOW shows ads; WarTV does not.

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

WarTV ships an update every 4 months, and SalemNOW every 2 months. Most recently, WarTV was updated on October 24, 2026 and SalemNOW on October 25, 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.*