Comparison

GazeboTV vs Canon+

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

Head to head
About

GazeboTV

Stream classic period dramas and family-friendly series. Access your library, rent, or purchase beloved titles like Anne of Green Gables and Road to Avonlea. Enjoy timeless entertainment for all ages.

Highlights
  • Classic period dramas
  • Family-friendly series
  • Anne of Green Gables
  • Road to Avonlea
  • Rent or purchase content
  • Access your library
Features
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Discover classic period drama, viewing for the whole family. GazeboTV features classic series including Anne of Green Gables, Road to Avonlea, Wind at My Back, and more. Download this app today to access your library, rent or purchase content. Terms of Service: https://gazebo.vhx.tv/tos Privacy Policy: https://gazebo.vhx.tv/privacy

About

Canon+

Access a vast library of Reformed Christian audio and video content, including sermons, audiobooks, documentaries, and exclusive series. Enjoy unlimited streaming, an ad-free experience, and early access to new releases. Engage with authors and receive special discounts.

Highlights
  • Unlimited audio and video streaming
  • Ad-free premium experience
  • Full catalog access
  • First access to new releases
  • Exclusive author interactions
  • Discounts on physical products
Features
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Canon+ is an all-access pass to faithful Reformed Christian content. Stream unlimited audiobooks, sermon series, conferences, debates and other Christ-centered audio resources, as well as watch miniseries, talk shows, documentaries, video courses. Watch and cast Man Rampant Season 1 & 2 to your TV, listen to your favorite Canon Press audiobooks, along with more video and audio added weekly. With the Canon+ App, you get: • Unlimited streaming • Premium ad-free experience • Full access to the entire Canon Press audio and video catalog • First access to new releases and subscriber-only content • Exclusive author-interaction and live webinars • Discounts on your favorite physical products • The insider's scoop on events, book releases, and news Cannon+ Pricing: • Subscription 1 Month - USD 7.99* • Subscription 1 Year - USD 79.99* * For non-US app stores, the equivalent currency charges will apply. Please note: App subscriptions do not include access to subscription-only content on our website. Additional Subscription Information: • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Privacy Policy - https://treefortsystems.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use - https://treefortsystems.com/terms-of-service • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.

Screenshots

GazeboTV4 screens
Canon+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: GazeboTV at free with in-app purchases against Canon+'s subscription. GazeboTV also leads on ads (none vs shown). Canon+'s advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 68%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. GazeboTV sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Canon+ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Canon+ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 933 and 3.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of GazeboTV's written reviews are positive against 84% of Canon+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GazeboTV ships an update every 2 months, Canon+ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
GazeboTV versus Canon+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGazeboTVCanon+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (933 ratings)4.9 (3.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.4% of reviews84.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9333.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank—#199 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSullivan EntertainmentCanon Press

Customer experience

GazeboTV

All ratings933 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral2.9%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews190 reviews
Positive68.4%
Neutral6.3%
Negative25.3%

Canon+

All ratings3,058 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral1.0%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews122 reviews
Positive84.4%
Neutral10.7%
Negative4.9%

User reviews

GazeboTV

From 933 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ❤️ Wonderful classic shows
  • 👍 Easy to use app
  • 🎥 High-quality content
  • 💻 Convenient digital access
  • 🏠 Family-friendly entertainment

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive rental/purchase prices
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate episodes
  • 🔁 Lack of resume/continue watching feature
  • 🔑 Frequent log-in requirements
  • 🐛 Technical issues with app

Canon+

From 3.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Excellent content
  • 🚀 Lots of content
  • 🚀 Great value for money
  • 👍 Helpful for Christian growth
  • 👍 Trusted source of content

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App issues (bugs, crashes, usability)
  • 🐛 Difficulty navigating/finding content
  • 🐛 Inconsistent progress tracking in audiobooks
  • 🐛 Lack of offline/download functionality
  • 🐛 Frequent sign-outs

Bugs and requests

GazeboTV

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Purchases not showing up in account
  • Rental access disappearing after short time
  • Streaming/downloading issues causing loss of progress

Requested features

4 requests
  • Smart TV app integration
  • Subscription option instead of pay-per-view
  • Better episode organization and navigation
  • Resume playback functionality

Canon+

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes or freezes
  • Loses progress in audiobooks
  • Difficulty navigating content
  • Inconsistent sign-in/sign-out behavior

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add sleep timer for audiobooks
  • Improve bookmarking/progress tracking
  • Implement family/profile sharing
  • Add more playback speed options
  • Improve TV/casting capabilities
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  • Separate library/downloads section

In-app purchases

12 purchases

GazeboTV

One-time12
  • GazeboTV $2.99$2.99
  • GazeboTV $3.99$3.99
  • GazeboTV $5.99$5.99
Show 9 more
  • GazeboTV $7.99$7.99
  • GazeboTV $11.99$11.99
  • GazeboTV $12.99$12.99
  • GazeboTV $13.99$13.99
  • GazeboTV $19.99$19.99
  • Anne of Green Gables Trilogy$29.99
  • GazeboTV $29.99$29.99
  • GazeboTV $39.99$39.99
  • GazeboTV $129.99$129.99
10 purchases

Canon+

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$11.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$119.991 Year
One-time8
  • Canon Feed 342$4.99
  • Canon Feed 343$4.99
  • Canon Feed 344$4.99
Show 5 more
  • Canon Feed 345$4.99
  • Canon Feed 346$4.99
  • Canon Feed 347$4.99
  • Canon Feed 348$4.99
  • Canon Feed 349$4.99

Questions

Is GazeboTV free?
GazeboTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Canon+ free?
Canon+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GazeboTV or Canon+?
Canon+ is rated higher. GazeboTV averages 4.7 out of 5 from 933 ratings, while Canon+ averages 4.9 from 3.1K ratings.
Do GazeboTV or Canon+ have ads?
Canon+ shows ads; GazeboTV does not.
Which is updated more often, GazeboTV or Canon+?
GazeboTV ships an update every 2 months, and Canon+ every 3 months. Most recently, GazeboTV was updated on September 22, 2026 and Canon+ on September 23, 2026.

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