Spirits Network vs RFD+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Spirits Network
Discover original content about fine spirits, from whiskey to tequila, tailored to your preferences. Connect with a community of enthusiasts and experts, and shop for rare products directly within the app.
- Personalized content recommendations
- Original documentaries and series
- Direct product purchasing
- Monthly curated spirits boxes
- Community forums for enthusiasts
- Connect with industry experts
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Personalization: See the stories based on your preferences. Only want to see content created for a particular spirit type and geared for the someone learning or someone who has a lot of knowledge? You tell us what you like and we help provide the content line-up for you. Original Content: See the stories behind the bottles, whether it’s a short snippet of a Japanese whiskey-tasting on mobile or a documentary about tequila on the big screen. Our award-winning series uncover the characters of legend and the tastemakers of today obsessing with craft whiskeys, vodkas, tequilas, gins, brandies and other liquors across fine spirits categories. Shoppable Content: Members can buy rare and even exclusive product in two ways: One, product windows will be visible within content screens with a “Quick Buy”” option available. Two, subscribe to a monthly Spirits box and have our experts select products based on tastes and areas of desired exploration whether it’s a monthly bourbon box, craft gin or the latest in tequila. Those offers will also be available as gifts for the holidays, bridal party, or even the office party. Community: Spirits Network is building a new kind of social network, one where spirits enthusiasts can connect to each other as well as the personalities and experts that define the spirits business.
RFD+
Access family-friendly programming focused on agriculture, equine, entertainment, rural lifestyle, and western sports. Stream live broadcasts or enjoy a full library of on-demand episodes. Explore shows tailored for farmers, horse enthusiasts, country music fans, and rodeo lovers.
- Live 24/7 broadcast stream
- Full video on demand library
- Agriculture and farming news
- Equine and horse programs
- Family-friendly entertainment
- Western sports and rodeo
- Rural lifestyle exploration
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RFD-TV Now – use our app on your iPhone or iPad to get family-friendly programming that includes programing related to Agriculture, Equine, Entertainment, Rural Lifestyle, and Western Sports. Includes RFD-TV's 24/7 live stream of the broadcast and well as the full library of video on demand episodes. Agriculture - Get the latest farming news and agriculture insights with a range of shows created just for farmers and ranchers. No matter the size of your operation, these shows give you the information you need to see. Some of the shows featured include: “AgPhD” with the Hefty Brothers “This Week in AgriBusiness” “U.S. Farm Report” “Ag Day” and many more! Equine - Whether you own horses or just love them, we have programs that celebrate the beauty, strength and intelligence of these magnificent animals. Look for “How-To’s” from renowned experts, watch beautiful trail rides and learn about the special relationship between people and their horses. Some of the shows include: “Best of America by Horseback” “Chris Cox Horsemanship” and many more! Entertainment - If you’re looking for family-friendly entertainment and a variety of music, this is the app for you! See performances from country music’s icons including, Dolly Parton, Porter Wagoner, Marty Stuart to name a few. See bluegrass greats like Alison Krauss and enjoy polka shows featuring bands from around the world! Some of the shows include: “Opry Encore” “Gaither Gospel Hour” and many more! Western Sports - Whether it’s roping or riding or racing around barrels, our Western Sports programs are filled with exciting rodeo action. Celebrate the next generation of rodeo greats and get insights into the sports from the trusted experts. Some of the shows include: “The American” “Racer’s Edge” “Western Sports Weekly” “Cinch NHSRA Rodeo” and many more! Rural Lifestyle - Explore America with a variety of shows from every corner of the country. These programs include cooking segments, profiles on small town life, hidden gems off the interstate and so much more. It’s like taking a road trip on the backroads without the need to stop for gas. Some of the shows include: “Positively Paula” “Small Town, Big Deal” “FarmHer” “Classic Tractor Fever” and many more! Like what you see? Then subscribe to the Full Access package for $9.99/month or $89.99/year and see all this great programming. You can find our Terms of use at - https://www.watchrfdtv.com/Tos
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Spirits Network at 4.0 against RFD+'s 2.9. Spirits Network also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 12%) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). RFD+'s advantage is ratings volume (680 vs 16). On price 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
Both are free to download. RFD+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Spirits Network asks for nothing beyond the download.
Spirits Network holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RFD+ has 680 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Spirits Network's written reviews are positive against 12% of RFD+'s.
Spirits Network ships an update every 9 days, RFD+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Spirits Network | RFD+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (16 ratings) — better | 2.9 (680 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 11.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 16 | 680 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NBTV Inc. | RFD-TV |
Customer experience
Spirits Network
RFD+
Bugs and requests
Spirits Network
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
RFD+
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login issues
- Streaming crashes
- Incorrect programming information
Requested features
4 requests- Improve live stream reliability
- Add more horse training programs
- Enhance app organization and navigation
- Provide better subscription management
In-app purchases
Spirits Network
No in-app purchases
RFD+
- Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
- Annual Subscription$89.991 Year









