Comparison

MagellanTV Documentaries vs Trilogy+

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

Head to head
About

MagellanTV Documentaries

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
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Documentaries Worth Watching MagellanTV is more than just a streaming service—it's a journey of discovery. Designed for the inquisitive, our expansive library offers documentaries that enlighten, inspire, and feed your lifelong love of learning. For those craving substantial content and awe-inspiring insights, MagellanTV is your refuge. Rekindle your sense of wonder and dive into a world where every film is a chance to learn, explore, and grow. MagellanTV membership includes: -Unlimited streaming anytime, anywhere, on multiple devices. -Extensive genre collections in History, Nature, Science, Space, Crime, and more. -Exclusive playlists that explore personalities and events that shaped our world. -New content added weekly. -No advertising or other interruptions ever. -Cast MagellanTV programs from your iOS device to a Roku, FireTV, Chromecast, or Smart TV. Please Note: -All subscriptions automatically renew at the end of your selected plan period, unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of your plan period. -Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of your current plan period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. -If you paid for your subscription through In-App Purchases, go to your App Store Account to cancel the service, change the plan period, or turn off auto-renew. -If you cancel your subscription, you can continue to enjoy all MagellanTV programs and features right up to the end of your plan period. -By downloading the MagellanTV app, you agree to its Terms & Conditions (https://www.magellantv.com/terms_conditions) and its Privacy Policy (https://www.magellantv.com/privacy_policy).

About

Trilogy+

Stream exclusive true crime, scambaiting, and travel content from popular YouTube creators. Enjoy bonus footage, extended scenes, and original series. Watch anytime, ad-free, on any device.

Highlights
  • Exclusive creator content
  • Extended video versions
  • Original documentary series
  • Access to retro shows
  • Ad-free streaming
  • Multi-device compatibility
Features
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Welcome to Trilogy+, an immersive streaming service with the best entertainment in scambaiting, scam-busting, travel and true crime, with no shortage of shenanigans and hilarity. The founders of the popular YouTube channel Trilogy Media invite you into their world as they fight scams and travel the world. Experience brand new adventures and documentary series never before seen by the public, as well as revisit some of their classic videos experienced by millions with bonus content, extended scenes, and reflection by the founders themselves. With Trilogy+, you get: • Exclusive access to your favorite shows and personalities from the world of Trilogy Media • Extended versions of your favorite videos, including never-before-seen bonus footage and interviews • Fresh new Trilogy+ Originals added all the time • Exclusive access to the vault of select retro Trilogy Media shows • Fresh faces and exclusive content from some of your other favorite scambaiters across YouTube • Full access to watch anytime 24/7, ad-free, anywhere on your mobile device, tablet or computer To access all features and content you can subscribe to Trilogy+ on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app. 
 * Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. 
 * All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. 
 Terms of Service: https://www.trilogyplus.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.trilogyplus.com/privacy

Screenshots

MagellanTV Documentaries4 screens
Trilogy+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Trilogy+ at 98% against MagellanTV Documentaries's 37%. Trilogy+ also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). MagellanTV Documentaries's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (3.9K vs 445). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. MagellanTV Documentaries sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Trilogy+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Trilogy+ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MagellanTV Documentaries has 3.9K ratings behind it against 445, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of MagellanTV Documentaries's written reviews are positive against 98% of Trilogy+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MagellanTV Documentaries ships an update every 3 weeks, Trilogy+ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MagellanTV Documentaries versus Trilogy+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagellanTV DocumentariesTrilogy+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.9K ratings)4.9 (445 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.6% of reviews98.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.9K — better445
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS18.616.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB94 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperMagellanTV LLCTrilogy Media Inc

Customer experience

MagellanTV Documentaries

All ratings3,853 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral4.4%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews194 reviews
Positive36.6%
Neutral17.0%
Negative46.4%

Trilogy+

All ratings445 ratings
Positive98.4%
Neutral0.4%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews306 reviews
Positive98.0%
Neutral0.7%
Negative1.3%

Bugs and requests

MagellanTV Documentaries

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Trilogy+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

MagellanTV Documentaries

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Membership1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • Monthly Membership7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Quarterly Membership14 Days trial$17.993 Months
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  • Annual Membership1 Year trial$59.991 Year
2 purchases

Trilogy+

Subscriptions2
  • Trilogy+ Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Trilogy+ Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is MagellanTV Documentaries free?
MagellanTV Documentaries is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Trilogy+ free?
Trilogy+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MagellanTV Documentaries or Trilogy+?
Trilogy+ is rated higher. MagellanTV Documentaries averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Trilogy+ averages 4.9 from 445 ratings.
Do MagellanTV Documentaries or Trilogy+ have ads?
Neither MagellanTV Documentaries nor Trilogy+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MagellanTV Documentaries or Trilogy+?
MagellanTV Documentaries ships an update every 3 weeks, and Trilogy+ every 3 months. Most recently, MagellanTV Documentaries was updated on September 27, 2026 and Trilogy+ on September 29, 2026.

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