# APPICS vs Subs TV

The clearest difference is review sentiment: APPICS at 90% against Subs TV's 34%. APPICS also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (14 vs 4). Subs TV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. APPICS sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Subs TV asks for nothing beyond the download.

APPICS holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of APPICS's written reviews are positive against 34% of Subs TV's.

APPICS ships an update every 3 weeks, Subs TV fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | APPICS | Subs TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appics/id1353860042/reviews)** | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subs-tv/id1460453723/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **89.7% of reviews** | 34.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 207 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [APPICS AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1353860041) | [Subs GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1238758326) |

## What reviewers say

### APPICS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appics/id1353860042)

This app rewards users for their time and contributions to social media through a decentralized system. Share photos and short videos, engage with content through upvotes and comments, and earn tokens that can be exchanged or staked. The more active you are, the greater your influence and rewards.

**Highlights:** Decentralized contribution-reward-system, Earn APX tokens for content and upvotes, Share photos and short videos, Upvote and comment on content, In-app wallet for token management, Stake tokens to increase voting power

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| variable_229_99 | $229.99 | one-time |
| variable_239_99 | $239.99 | one-time |
| variable_249_99 | $249.99 | one-time |
| variable_399_99 | $399.99 | one-time |
| variable_499_99 | $499.99 | one-time |
| variable_599_99 | $599.99 | one-time |
| variable_699_99 | $699.99 | one-time |
| variable_799_99 | $799.99 | one-time |
| variable_899_99 | $899.99 | one-time |
| variable_999_99 | $999.99 | one-time |


### Subs TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subs-tv/id1460453723)

This social network prioritizes fairness to users, creators, and the environment. It offers ad-free, algorithm-free content discovery with a verified community of real people. Users can create channels, share stories, publish posts, and even sell original content.

**Highlights:** Ad-free and algorithm-free feed, Verified community of real people, Create and share 24-hour stories, Publish permanent posts with masonry gallery, Sell content as 'Originals', Comment with text and GIFs, Direct messaging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is APPICS free?

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

### Is Subs TV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, APPICS or Subs TV?

APPICS is rated higher. APPICS averages 4.0 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Subs TV averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do APPICS or Subs TV have ads?

APPICS shows ads; Subs TV does not.

### Which is updated more often, APPICS or Subs TV?

APPICS ships an update every 3 weeks, and Subs TV fortnightly. Most recently, APPICS was updated on October 20, 2026 and Subs TV on October 20, 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.*