Comparison

Discovery GO vs Lion Mountain

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Discovery GO

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
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Catch up with your favorite Discovery shows anytime, anywhere with the all-new Discovery GO app - and now get access to up to 14 additional networks including TLC, HGTV, Food Network and more - all in one app. It’s FREE with your pay TV subscription. Link your pay TV provider (cable, satellite, telco, live TV streaming service) to access Discovery favorites like Gold Rush, Moonshiners, Bering Sea Gold, Deadliest Catch, Battle Bots, Street Outlaws, Naked and Afraid, Naked and Afraid XL, Expedition Unknown, Alaska: The Last Frontier and many more - plus top shows from other networks including Home Town (HGTV), Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (Food Network), Dr. Pimple Popper (TLC), Evil Lives Here (ID), Ghost Adventures (Travel Channel) and more. New episodes are available the same day as they premiere on TV. With Discovery GO You Can: • Stream Discovery and more networks LIVE anytime, anywhere on all your favorite devices • Find shows to watch with the live schedule guide • Access thousands of episodes on demand - from current hits to classic favorites • See new episodes of shows on the app the same day and time they premiere on TV • Binge your favorite Discovery series and specials including Gold Rush, Moonshiners, Bering Sea Gold, Deadliest Catch, Battle Bots, Street Outlaws, Naked and Afraid, Naked and Afraid XL, Expedition Unknown, Alaska: The Last Frontier - and many more! • Get unlimited access to everything the Discovery family of networks has to offer - free with your pay TV subscription. Features: • Stream live TV when you log in with your pay TV provider • Watch select episodes and entire seasons of your favorite shows from up to 15 networks! • Browse by genre - from Natural History, Science and Tech to Food, Home and more - to find your favorite shows and discover new ones • Continue watching episodes where you left off across all of your devices • Save shows and episodes to watch later with My List • Compatible with tvOS and Chromecast • Closed-captioning support Requirements: • Available in the U.S. only • Wi-Fi connection recommended • iOS 12 or higher Need help? Visit gohelp.discovery.com. Visitor Agreement: https://corporate.discovery.com/visitor-agreement/ Privacy Notice: https://corporate.discovery.com/privacy-policy California Privacy Notice: https://corporate.discovery.com/privacy-policy/#cappi California Do Not Sell My Personal Info: https://corporate.discovery.com/california_dns We may work with third-party advertising companies and other partners that help us deliver tailored advertisements to you. To opt out of behavioral tracking on mobile devices, you may use the DAA AppChoices Tool, available at http://www.aboutads.info/appchoices.

About

Lion Mountain

Features
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Discover family-friendly wildlife videos and documentaries. Explore the wild at the touch of a finger from your mobile device now! Download now! Lion Mountain Media is an independent motion picture, television and digital platform production company dedicated to producing family and faith-centered programs designed to entertain, educate, inspire and motivate audiences worldwide. To access all features and content, you can subscribe to Lion Mountain on a monthly or an annual basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app. * Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In-app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24 hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Privacy Policy link : https://www.lionmountain.tv/privacy-cookies Terms of Use : https://www.lionmountain.tv/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Discovery GO4 screens
Lion Mountain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Discovery GO at none against Lion Mountain's 2. Lion Mountain's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Lion Mountain sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Discovery GO asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Discovery GO ships an update every 6 weeks, Lion Mountain monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Discovery GO versus Lion Mountain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiscovery GOLion Mountain
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (35K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews36.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings35K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB55 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperDiscovery CommunicationsLion Mountain Media Pty Ltd

Bugs and requests

Discovery GO

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • 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

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

Lion Mountain

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Discovery GO

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Lion Mountain

Subscriptions2
  • Lion Mountain Subscription3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Lion Mountain Subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Discovery GO free?
Discovery GO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lion Mountain free?
Lion Mountain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Discovery GO or Lion Mountain have ads?
Discovery GO shows ads; Lion Mountain does not.
Which is updated more often, Discovery GO or Lion Mountain?
Discovery GO ships an update every 6 weeks, and Lion Mountain monthly. Most recently, Discovery GO was updated on November 8, 2026 and Lion Mountain on October 26, 2026.

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