Comparison

Restricted Republic vs SalemNOW

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

Head to head
About

Restricted Republic

Access uncensored news and in-depth research presented by experienced content creators. Stay informed about topics deemed restricted elsewhere and gain a new perspective on current events. Offers a free trial for new users.

Highlights
  • Uncensored news content
  • In-depth research
  • Exclusive content from creators
  • Access on multiple devices
  • Free trial available
  • Monthly subscription
Features
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Are you prepared to discover the TRUTHS that have been RESTRICTED from you!? Here is the reality of what ‘they’ have decided you aren’t worthy or able to understand. We however implicitly disagree with this thought process. WE THE PEOPLE of the RESTRICTED REPUBLIC will not allow tyranny to overtake us. Prepare to be awakened, prepared, and informed of what you need to know to stand against those that wish to tear down the greatest REPUBLIC in the history of the world…the United State Of America! WARNING: what you are about to learn...you can’t unlearn. Lisa Haven and Justus Knight bring their successful brand of YouTube news to this exciting new platform. Their messages have been banned by the majority of social media platforms for their accuracy, in depth research, reality and message deemed not in-line with the New World agenda. -Already have an account? Sign-In to access your subscription. -New? Try it for free! Subscribe in the app to get instant access. Restricted Republic offers an auto-renewing Monthly Subscription with a Free Trial. You'll receive unlimited access to content on all your devices. Payment is charged to your Apple ID Account at confirmation of purchase. Pricing varies by location and is confirmed prior to purchase. After the free trial, subscription automatically renews at the monthly rate unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the trial period. Subscription automatically renews each month unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Manage your subscription in Account Settings. For more information, visit our Privacy Policy & Terms of Service: https://www.restrictedrepublic.com/pages/terms-of-service

About

SalemNOW

Stream a diverse collection of films, breaking news, and podcasts. Discover award-winning documentaries and exclusive interviews. Enjoy HD streaming and casting to your TV.

Highlights
  • Video on Demand
  • Exclusive content
  • Free content catalog
  • HD streaming
  • Casting to TV
Features
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Movies, News, Podcasts, & More Stream top-rated films, breaking news, and insightful podcasts—plus award-winning documentaries and exclusive interviews featuring powerful voices you trust. Only on SalemNOW. Watch anytime, anywhere. SalemNOW features: Video on Demand Captivating movies, events and videos you won't find anywhere else! A catalog of free content to watch* Beautiful, HD streaming videos Seamlessly cast videos from your phone to your TV devices * Free videos require a free SalemNOW account To access all features and content you can register to SalemNOW right inside the app. Terms of Service: https://salemmedia.com/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://salemmedia.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Restricted Republic4 screens
SalemNOW4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Restricted Republic at 4.8 against SalemNOW's 4.3. Restricted Republic also leads on ads (none vs shown). SalemNOW's advantage is review sentiment (76% vs 50%) and ratings volume (89 vs 13). On price, update cadence, 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. Restricted Republic sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month and SalemNOW sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Restricted Republic holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SalemNOW has 89 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Restricted Republic's written reviews are positive against 76% of SalemNOW's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Restricted Republic ships an update every 5 weeks, SalemNOW every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Restricted Republic versus SalemNOW: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRestricted RepublicSalemNOW
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (13 ratings) — better4.3 (89 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews75.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1389 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB52 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLHNB, LLCSalem Communications

Customer experience

Restricted Republic

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

SalemNOW

All ratings89 ratings
Positive80.9%
Neutral4.5%
Negative14.6%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive75.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative24.2%

Bugs and requests

Restricted Republic

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

SalemNOW

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App crashes
  • Playback unavailable
  • Cannot activate on Samsung TV
  • Cannot sign in/load
  • App flips phone sideways
Show 2 more
  • No back arrow after trailer
  • Cannot cast from iPhone to FireTV

Requested features

5 requests
  • Subscription service needed
  • Add more Christmas movie options
  • Implement a streaming service model
  • Allow casting to smart TVs
  • Provide a back arrow after trailers

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Restricted Republic

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$7.991 Month
10 purchases

SalemNOW

Subscriptions3
  • SalemNOW+ & Police State Film$6.991 Month
  • SalemNOW+ Monthly Recurring$6.991 Month
  • SalemNOW+ Yearly Recurring$65.991 Year
One-time7
  • SalemNOW $6.99$6.99
  • SalemNOW $9.99$9.99
  • SalemNOW $12.99$12.99
Show 4 more
  • SalemNOW $14.99$14.99
  • SalemNOW $19.99$19.99
  • SalemNOW $24.99$24.99
  • SalemNOW $29.99$29.99

Questions

Is Restricted Republic free?
Restricted Republic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SalemNOW free?
SalemNOW is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Restricted Republic or SalemNOW?
Restricted Republic is rated higher. Restricted Republic averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while SalemNOW averages 4.3 from 89 ratings.
Do Restricted Republic or SalemNOW have ads?
SalemNOW shows ads; Restricted Republic does not.
Which is updated more often, Restricted Republic or SalemNOW?
Restricted Republic ships an update every 5 weeks, and SalemNOW every 2 months. Most recently, Restricted Republic was updated on November 3, 2026 and SalemNOW on November 3, 2026.

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