# Discovery GO vs NHRA.tv

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Discovery GO at none against NHRA.tv's 2. Discovery GO also leads on ratings volume (35K vs 1.1K). NHRA.tv's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NHRA.tv sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Discovery GO asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Discovery GO against 4.6 for NHRA.tv. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Discovery GO has 35K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 37% and 38% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Discovery GO | NHRA.tv |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discovery-go/id1039067950/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nhratv/id1449045645/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | 36.6% of reviews | **37.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 96 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Discovery Communications](https://appshunter.io/developer/325058494) | [National Hot Rod Association](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449045644) |

## What reviewers say

### Discovery GO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discovery-go/id1039067950)

Stream your favorite Discovery shows and access content from up to 14 additional networks, including TLC and HGTV. Watch new episodes the same day they premiere on TV and enjoy thousands of episodes on demand. Requires a pay TV subscription to access.

**Highlights:** Stream live TV from multiple networks, Access thousands of on-demand episodes, Watch new episodes same day as TV premiere, Browse by genre, Continue watching across devices, Save shows with My List

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great content library
- 👍 Convenient on-the-go viewing
- 💡 Ability to catch up on missed shows

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 📺 Excessive and repetitive commercials
- 🔍 Difficulty resuming shows from where left off
- 🔌 Inconsistent performance and streaming quality

**Reported bugs**

- App frequently logs users out and requires re-authentication
- Certain shows/episodes are inexplicably locked or unavailable
- Playback issues when switching between devices or screens

**Requested features**

- Add skip/rewind functionality to bypass commercials
- Improve progress tracking and resume playback
- Provide an ad-free premium subscription option


### NHRA.tv

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nhratv/id1449045645)

Stream live drag racing events directly to your phone. Access over 600 hours of live racing content from the fastest motorsport. Never miss an event with this dedicated streaming app.

**Highlights:** Live event streaming, Over 600 hours of content, Motorsport focus, Direct from the source

**Features:** Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NHRA.tv Event Pass | $18.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Pass | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Just like being at the track
- 🚀 Best way to watch NHRA Drag Racing
- 🚀 The app has become a first rate platform to see drag racing at its best
- 👍 Love that I have NHRA.tv action in my home!!!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Contradiction in login/signup messages
- 🐛 Glitches and app not working
- 🐛 Grainy video, feels like 1960s broadcast
- 🐛 Audio goes in and out
- 🐛 Can't cast live broadcast to larger screen

**Reported bugs**

- App not working, can't watch races
- Subscription issues, can't access content after paying
- Video not available, only audio playback

**Requested features**

- Download races to watch offline
- More sound when pro classes run
- Dedicated camera shots at starting line, burnouts, and finish line


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Discovery GO free?

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

### Is NHRA.tv free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Discovery GO or NHRA.tv?

Discovery GO is rated higher. Discovery GO averages 4.7 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while NHRA.tv averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Discovery GO or NHRA.tv have ads?

Discovery GO shows ads; NHRA.tv does not.

### Which is updated more often, Discovery GO or NHRA.tv?

Discovery GO ships an update every 6 weeks, and NHRA.tv every 6 weeks. Most recently, Discovery GO was updated on November 3, 2026 and NHRA.tv on November 2, 2026.

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