# GeoCrown vs PeerTube

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PeerTube at 47% against GeoCrown's 0%. PeerTube also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). GeoCrown's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.9) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

GeoCrown holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PeerTube has 34 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of GeoCrown's written reviews are positive against 47% of PeerTube's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

GeoCrown ships an update fortnightly, PeerTube every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GeoCrown | PeerTube |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geocrown/id1292038735/reviews)** | [3.9 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peertube/id6737834858/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **34** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **47.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 60 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Taproot Technologies (Pty) Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1153115951) | [Framasoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771667740) |

## What reviewers say

### GeoCrown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geocrown/id1292038735)

This social media app uses location-based voting to boost content exposure and user influence. Compete with others for the best photo in designated areas, gaining recognition and potential brand partnerships.

**Highlights:** Location-based content voting, Increase follower count, Content exposure tools, Become an influencer, Brand interactions and rewards, User-generated communities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### PeerTube

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peertube/id6737834858)

Watch, share, and publish videos on a decentralized network. This app offers a free, privacy-respecting alternative to mainstream video platforms, allowing you to explore content across thousands of independent servers without an account.

**Highlights:** Watch and subscribe to channels, Explore decentralized federation, Search and discover videos, Offline video downloads (future), Upload videos from mobile (future), Comment and interact with community (future)

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great alternative to YouTube
- 🚀 Good performance on iPad
- 💡 Supports many PeerTube instances
- ✨ Open source and private
- 🌟 Promising future potential

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezes on startup
- 🐛 Cannot scroll on landing page
- 🐛 Unusable on small screens
- 🐛 Inaccessible to blind users
- 🐛 Limited content availability

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes on opening
- Cannot scroll on landing page
- App does not orient correctly
- App gets stuck upside down
- Video player has delay

**Requested features**

- Background playback
- Picture-in-picture mode
- Widget with video previews
- Ability to add custom instances
- Support for more PeerTube instances


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GeoCrown free?

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

### Is PeerTube free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GeoCrown or PeerTube?

GeoCrown is rated higher. GeoCrown averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while PeerTube averages 3.9 from 34 ratings.

### Do GeoCrown or PeerTube have ads?

GeoCrown shows ads; PeerTube does not.

### Which is updated more often, GeoCrown or PeerTube?

GeoCrown ships an update fortnightly, and PeerTube every 5 weeks. Most recently, GeoCrown was updated on October 24, 2026 and PeerTube on October 24, 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.*