# Classix vs MagellanTV Documentaries

The clearest difference is device support: Classix at 5 against MagellanTV Documentaries's 3. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Classix sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and MagellanTV Documentaries sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Classix against 4.6 for MagellanTV Documentaries. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4K and 3.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of Classix's written reviews are positive against 37% of MagellanTV Documentaries's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Classix | MagellanTV Documentaries |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classix/id1071737169/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magellantv-documentaries/id1449628141/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | 3.9K |
| Positive reviews | 29.4% of reviews | **36.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Classix Media Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/427453267) | [MagellanTV LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449628140) |

## What reviewers say

### Classix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classix/id1071737169)

Access a vast library of classic movies and TV shows across numerous genres. Enjoy curated content, live channels, and personalized recommendations on all your Apple devices. Stream anytime, anywhere, and save your favorites for later.

**Highlights:** Curated library of classic movies and TV shows, 25 exclusive live TV channels, Personalized recommendations, Save to your list and resume watching, Universal search with Siri and Spotlight, Picture-in-Picture support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Classix+ – Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Classix+ – Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Classix+ | $49.99 | one-time |
| Classix+ – Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great selection of classic movies and TV shows
- 👍 Lifetime subscription is good value
- 🚀 Lots of content available
- 👍 Brings back nostalgic memories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app not working
- 🔍 Poor video and audio quality
- 🔍 Incomplete movies/shows, missing content
- 🔍 Buggy app with many issues
- 💰 Paid subscription not worth it

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Videos won't load or play
- Account and subscription issues
- Playback controls not working
- Syncing issues across devices

**Requested features**

- Add closed captions/subtitles
- Improve video and audio quality
- Fix bugs and crashes
- Expand content library
- Allow resume playback from where left off


### MagellanTV Documentaries

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magellantv-documentaries/id1449628141)

Explore a vast library of documentaries covering history, science, true crime, and more. Enjoy unlimited streaming on multiple devices with new content added weekly. This service offers an ad-free, immersive learning experience for the curious mind.

**Highlights:** Unlimited streaming, Extensive genre collections, Exclusive curated playlists, New content added weekly, Ad-free viewing experience, Cross-device compatibility, Casting to smart TVs

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership | $6.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Membership | $17.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Membership | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great content and selection
- 💡 Diverse range of documentaries
- 🚀 Excellent customer service
- 🤩 Impressive content quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with frequent crashes
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and search
- 🔌 Inconsistent streaming performance
- 🤯 Frustrating login and account issues
- 🤔 Lack of basic features (e.g. continue watching, auto-play)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Videos freeze or have audio-only playback
- Login issues and inability to access account
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Download failures and unreliable offline viewing

**Requested features**

- Add skip forward/backward buttons
- Implement picture-in-picture mode
- Improve offline viewing and downloads
- Provide better content organization and search
- Add user profile and watch history features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Classix free?

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

### Is MagellanTV Documentaries free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Classix or MagellanTV Documentaries?

MagellanTV Documentaries is rated higher. Classix averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while MagellanTV Documentaries averages 4.6 from 3.9K ratings.

### Do Classix or MagellanTV Documentaries have ads?

Neither Classix nor MagellanTV Documentaries shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Classix or MagellanTV Documentaries?

Classix ships an update every 3 weeks, and MagellanTV Documentaries every 3 weeks. Most recently, Classix was updated on November 2, 2026 and MagellanTV Documentaries on November 3, 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.*