# 24liveblog vs C

24liveblog and C both sit at 3.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 40% of C's written reviews are positive against 0% of 24liveblog's. C also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (635 vs 6). 24liveblog's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 24liveblog sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. C asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for 24liveblog against 3.9 for C. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: C has 635 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of 24liveblog's written reviews are positive against 40% of C's.

24liveblog ships an update every 2 weeks, C every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 24liveblog | C |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/24liveblog/id1336327884/reviews) | **[3.9 (635 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-span-now/id1575769362/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **635** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **39.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#184** |
| Size | 49 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [24liveblog, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1335456524) | [C-SPAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/485314789) |

## What reviewers say

### 24liveblog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/24liveblog/id1336327884)

This platform enables real-time live blogging for events, supporting over 100,000 concurrent users. It integrates with any website and offers unlimited content, page views, and live blogs with multi-editor support and live comments.

**Highlights:** Real-time Live Blogging, Unlimited Events & Page Views, Content Sharing/Syndication, Multi-editor Support, Live Comments, Video, Audio, Picture, Text Support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership | $48.99 | one-time |


### C

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-span-now/id1575769362)

**Currently charting:** #184 Top Free · News (US App Store)

Access live and on-demand video and audio coverage of U.S. political events, including House and Senate proceedings, congressional hearings, and White House activities. Listen to C-SPAN Radio and explore political podcasts. Stay informed with the latest news and schedule information.

**Highlights:** Live U.S. Congress streams, On-demand event access, C-SPAN Radio, Political podcasts, Schedule information

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth, fast-loading app
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
- 🔒 Unfiltered, unbiased government coverage
- 💡 Convenient mobile access to C-SPAN content
- 👍 Clean, modern design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High data consumption
- 📺 No support for larger iPad screens
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- 🔒 Requires cable provider login for full access

**Reported bugs**

- Video playback issues on older devices
- Inability to switch between live channels
- App gets stuck on last viewed video
- Inconsistent behavior when rotating device

**Requested features**

- Add support for Chromecast and Apple TV
- Implement background audio playback
- Introduce a search feature to find past content
- Develop a dedicated iPad app with optimized layout
- Offer a paid, ad-free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 24liveblog free?

24liveblog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is C free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 24liveblog or C?

C is rated higher. 24liveblog averages 3.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while C averages 3.9 from 635 ratings.

### Do 24liveblog or C have ads?

C shows ads; 24liveblog does not.

### Which is updated more often, 24liveblog or C?

24liveblog ships an update every 2 weeks, and C every 2 months. Most recently, 24liveblog was updated on October 26, 2026 and C 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.*