# MEDIA+ vs Canary

The clearest difference is rating: Canary at 4.7 against MEDIA+'s 4.0. Canary also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 21 months) and ratings volume (420 vs 8). MEDIA+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Canary sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. MEDIA+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Canary holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Canary has 420 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of MEDIA+'s written reviews are positive against 52% of Canary's.

MEDIA+ ships an update every 21 months, Canary weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MEDIA+ | Canary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/media-plus/id1491933917/reviews) | **[4.7 (420 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canary-learn-languages/id6744040636/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **420** |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **51.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 53 MB | 248 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hachette Livre](https://appshunter.io/developer/305716979) | [Laxir Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533232223) |

## What reviewers say

### MEDIA+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/media-plus/id1491933917)

Explore multimedia content linked to books by scanning pages with your device. Save favorite resources for quick access. Enhances the reading experience with interactive digital elements.

**Highlights:** Scan book pages, Access linked multimedia, Save favorite resources, Enhance reading experience, Interactive digital content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Canary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canary-learn-languages/id6744040636)

Learn spoken language through popular songs and practice with native speakers. Understand slang, improve pronunciation by singing, and build confidence in real conversations. Move from music to fluency.

**Highlights:** Learn slang and everyday expressions, Improve pronunciation by singing, Practice with real learners and native speakers, Chat and practice through social profiles, Learn phrases in context from songs, Sing along in karaoke mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Canary Pro - Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Canary Pro - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Canary Pro - Monthly II | $12.99 | per month |
| Annual Offer | $29.99 | per year |
| Canary Pro - Annualy | $44.99 | per year |
| Canary Pro - Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Canary Pro - Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Canary Pro - Annual V | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MEDIA+ free?

MEDIA+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Canary free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MEDIA+ or Canary?

Canary is rated higher. MEDIA+ averages 4.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Canary averages 4.7 from 420 ratings.

### Do MEDIA+ or Canary have ads?

Neither MEDIA+ nor Canary shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MEDIA+ or Canary?

MEDIA+ ships an update every 21 months, and Canary weekly. Most recently, MEDIA+ was updated on October 1, 2026 and Canary on October 19, 2026.

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