MagellanTV Documentaries vs TBPS Premium
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MagellanTV Documentaries
Explore a vast library of documentaries covering history, science, true crime, and more. Enjoy unlimited streaming on multiple devices with new content added weekly. This service offers an ad-free, immersive learning experience for the curious mind.
- Unlimited streaming
- Extensive genre collections
- Exclusive curated playlists
- New content added weekly
- Ad-free viewing experience
- Cross-device compatibility
- Casting to smart TVs
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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).
TBPS Premium
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TBPS is a versatile three-body problem simulator that allows you to explore the fascinating and mysterious dynamics of three-body phenomena. Whether you're an observer marveling at the unpredictable motions of celestial objects or a creator designing unique universes by tweaking various parameters, TBPS offers a compelling experience. Learn more about the three-body problem in mathematics and physics by visiting https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three-body_problem or explore its depiction in literature through the acclaimed novel The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Three-Body_Problem_(novel).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MagellanTV Documentaries at Free against TBPS Premium's $2.99. TBPS Premium's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On ads and device support 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
MagellanTV Documentaries is free to download; TBPS Premium costs $2.99 up front. MagellanTV Documentaries sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. TBPS Premium asks for nothing beyond the download.
MagellanTV Documentaries ships an update every 3 weeks, TBPS Premium weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MagellanTV Documentaries | TBPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (3.9K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 36.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3.9K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MagellanTV LLC | Wu Bin |
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
TBPS Premium
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MagellanTV Documentaries
- 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
TBPS Premium
No in-app purchases
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