# MagellanTV Documentaries vs DOCUMENTARY+ | Streaming App

MagellanTV Documentaries and DOCUMENTARY+ | Streaming App both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of DOCUMENTARY+ | Streaming App's written reviews are positive against 37% of MagellanTV Documentaries's. DOCUMENTARY+ | Streaming App also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). MagellanTV Documentaries's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3.9K vs 124). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MagellanTV Documentaries sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and DOCUMENTARY+ | Streaming App sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for MagellanTV Documentaries against 4.6 for DOCUMENTARY+ | Streaming App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MagellanTV Documentaries has 3.9K ratings behind it against 124, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 37% of MagellanTV Documentaries's written reviews are positive against 81% of DOCUMENTARY+ | Streaming App's.

MagellanTV Documentaries ships an update every 3 weeks, DOCUMENTARY+ | Streaming App every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MagellanTV Documentaries | DOCUMENTARY+ | Streaming App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magellantv-documentaries/id1449628141/reviews) | [4.6 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/documentary-plus-streaming-app/id1546625549/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 124 |
| Positive reviews | 36.6% of reviews | **80.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 66 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [MagellanTV LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449628140) | [Documentary Plus, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853084253) |

## What reviewers say

### MagellanTV Documentaries

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magellantv-documentaries/id1449628141)

Access an expansive library of documentaries across various genres like history, nature, and science. Enjoy unlimited streaming with new content added weekly, free from advertisements. Cast content to your TV and explore exclusive playlists.

**Highlights:** Unlimited streaming, Extensive genre collections, Exclusive playlists, New content added weekly, No advertising, Cast to TV

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership | $6.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Membership | $17.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Membership | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great content and selection
- 💡 Diverse range of documentaries
- 🚀 Excellent customer service
- 🤩 Impressive content quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with frequent crashes
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and search
- 🔌 Inconsistent streaming performance
- 🤯 Frustrating login and account issues
- 🤔 Lack of basic features (e.g. continue watching, auto-play)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Videos freeze or have audio-only playback
- Login issues and inability to access account
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Download failures and unreliable offline viewing

**Requested features**

- Add skip forward/backward buttons
- Implement picture-in-picture mode
- Improve offline viewing and downloads
- Provide better content organization and search
- Add user profile and watch history features


### DOCUMENTARY+ | Streaming App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/documentary-plus-streaming-app/id1546625549)

Access a vast library of critically acclaimed documentaries, from Oscar winners to cult classics. Stream nonfiction storytelling curated by experts on any device, anytime, anywhere. Explore diverse categories like history, science, and true crime.

**Highlights:** Stream award-winning documentaries, Curated by acclaimed filmmakers, Watch on mobile, tablet, computer, and TV, Browse by genre and search easily, Uninterrupted viewing experience

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $50.00 | per year |
| Rental - 0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pay per View - 2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pay per View - 3.99 | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great selection of documentaries
- 👍 Free content available
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 High quality content
- 👍 Well-curated collection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🐛 Video playback issues (freezing, black screen)
- 🐛 No sound in videos
- 🐛 Repetitive and excessive ads
- 🐛 App not working on Apple TV

**Reported bugs**

- Documentary freezes or goes black
- No sound in videos
- Ads prevent viewing
- App crashes or doesn't load
- Error messages (403, could not config)

**Requested features**

- Add variety to commercials
- Add preview trailers
- Allow resuming shows
- Add Chromecast or Airplay support
- Save films to a watchlist


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MagellanTV Documentaries free?

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

### Is DOCUMENTARY+ | Streaming App free?

DOCUMENTARY+ | Streaming App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MagellanTV Documentaries or DOCUMENTARY+ | Streaming App?

MagellanTV Documentaries and DOCUMENTARY+ | Streaming App are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3.9K and 124 ratings respectively.

### Do MagellanTV Documentaries or DOCUMENTARY+ | Streaming App have ads?

DOCUMENTARY+ | Streaming App shows ads; MagellanTV Documentaries does not.

### Which is updated more often, MagellanTV Documentaries or DOCUMENTARY+ | Streaming App?

MagellanTV Documentaries ships an update every 3 weeks, and DOCUMENTARY+ | Streaming App every 2 months. Most recently, MagellanTV Documentaries was updated on September 22, 2026 and DOCUMENTARY+ | Streaming App on September 23, 2026.

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