# HISTORY Vault vs Space Channel

The clearest difference is rating: Space Channel at 4.7 against HISTORY Vault's 3.9. Space Channel also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 29%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). HISTORY Vault's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 33 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HISTORY Vault sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Space Channel sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Space Channel holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 581 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of HISTORY Vault's written reviews are positive against 57% of Space Channel's.

HISTORY Vault ships an update monthly, Space Channel every 33 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HISTORY Vault | Space Channel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/history-vault/id1076619087/reviews) | **[4.7 (581 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-channel/id1558243913/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 581 |
| Positive reviews | 29.1% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 33 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 101 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [A+E Global Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/366448555) | [Space Channel Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491954828) |

## What reviewers say

### HISTORY Vault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/history-vault/id1076619087)

Explore thousands of documentaries and specials about history, from ancient times to modern conflicts. Watch full-length, commercial-free videos on demand, with new content added weekly. Access classic series and discover the events and people that shaped our world.

**Highlights:** Thousands of documentaries and specials, Commercial-free viewing, New videos added weekly, Classic HISTORY Channel series, No TV provider needed, On-demand streaming

**Features:** Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| History Vault | $5.99 | per month |
| History Vault | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great content
- 🚀 Interesting documentaries
- 👍 Variety of historical topics
- 👍 Reasonable subscription price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with frequent crashes
- 🐛 Streaming and downloading issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent user experience across devices
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🔒 Billing and account issues

**Reported bugs**

- Login and password reset problems
- Incompatibility with certain devices
- Inconsistent content availability

**Requested features**

- Add more recent and popular shows
- Improve search and navigation
- Implement resume playback and favorites
- Add Chromecast/casting support
- Provide multi-language options


### Space Channel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-channel/id1558243913)

This platform delivers global news and entertainment focused on space exploration and industry. It covers commerce, policy, and community developments in low Earth orbit and beyond, offering news, movies, and live coverage.

**Highlights:** Global space news, Space industry coverage, Movies and entertainment, Live programming, Exclusive events

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Space Channel Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Space Channel Premium Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Movie Purchase Tier 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Movie Purchase Tier 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Movie Purchase Tier 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Movie Purchase Tier 10 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Excellent educational content on space topics
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly programming suitable for children
- 🎬 Great selection of classic sci-fi movies
- 💰 Free ad-supported streaming model
- 📺 24/7 continuous space content available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently fails to load or open
- 📵 Persistent offline status issues
- ⚠️ Long-standing technical problems (months)
- 🔔 Intrusive pop-up comments during content
- 😤 Reliability concerns over extended period

**Reported bugs**

- App won't load or open
- Shows offline status when launched
- Persistent crashes affecting multiple users over months
- Pop-up comments appearing during video playback

**Requested features**

- Improved app stability and loading performance
- Option to disable or control pop-up comments
- Better offline functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HISTORY Vault free?

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

### Is Space Channel free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HISTORY Vault or Space Channel?

Space Channel is rated higher. HISTORY Vault averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Space Channel averages 4.7 from 581 ratings.

### Do HISTORY Vault or Space Channel have ads?

Neither HISTORY Vault nor Space Channel shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HISTORY Vault or Space Channel?

HISTORY Vault ships an update monthly, and Space Channel every 33 months. Most recently, HISTORY Vault was updated on October 17, 2026 and Space Channel on October 21, 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.*