# OVID vs Means TV

The clearest difference is rating: Means TV at 5.0 against OVID's 4.8. Means TV also leads on ratings volume (405 vs 40) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OVID sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Means TV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Means TV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Means TV has 405 ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 95% of OVID's written reviews are positive against 90% of Means TV's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

OVID ships an update every 3 months, Means TV every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OVID | Means TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ovid/id1454730540/reviews) | **[5.0 (405 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/means-tv/id1490462989/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 40 | **405** |
| Positive reviews | **95.5% of reviews** | 90.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 66 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Docuseek, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454730539) | [means, llc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490462988) |

## What reviewers say

### OVID

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ovid/id1454730540)

Discover a curated selection of independent documentaries, art-house films, and global cinema. This subscription service offers unique titles not found on other platforms, with new content added monthly. Enjoy high-quality independent films and television series.

**Highlights:** Curated streaming for indie films, Documentaries and global cinema, Art-house film collection, Exclusive titles not on other platforms, 20-35 new films added monthly

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OVID Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| OVID Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| OVID.tv - 499 | $4.99 | one-time |
| OVID.tv - 999 | $9.99 | one-time |
| OVID.tv - 1299 | $12.99 | one-time |
| OVID.tv - 1499 | $14.99 | one-time |


### Means TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/means-tv/id1490462989)

This worker-owned streaming service offers an ad-free library of independent movies, original shows, documentaries, and news. It provides a curated, ethically sourced content experience without algorithmic recommendations or data tracking.

**Highlights:** Worker-owned and ad-free platform, Expansive library of movies, shows, and documentaries, Independent news content, Ethically sourced and human-curated library, Strict data privacy policy, Stream on multiple devices and smart TVs, New content added regularly

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $109.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ✊ Worker-owned cooperative business model
- 📰 Quality leftist news and documentary content
- 🎯 Anti-capitalist and anti-imperialist perspective
- 💰 Fair compensation for creators
- 🎬 Diverse range of educational content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Declining content volume and frequency
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- 🔄 Poor session persistence across devices
- ⚠️ Inconsistent video playback issues
- 🔐 Login functionality problems

**Reported bugs**

- Picture-in-Picture mode causes audio duplication and video disappearance
- App requires restart when switching between devices
- Video playback fails with HTTP 500 error
- Cannot exit app and return to previous position
- Video plays without picture on some devices

**Requested features**

- Consistent daily news programming (morning and evening)
- Playback speed controls (2x, 3x speed)
- Remember watch position and resume playback
- Comprehensive subtitle/closed caption support
- Creator channel navigation from video player


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OVID free?

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

### Is Means TV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, OVID or Means TV?

Means TV is rated higher. OVID averages 4.8 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Means TV averages 5.0 from 405 ratings.

### Do OVID or Means TV have ads?

Neither OVID nor Means TV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OVID or Means TV?

OVID ships an update every 3 months, and Means TV every 6 weeks. Most recently, OVID was updated on November 2, 2026 and Means TV 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.*