# PubTV vs Canon+

The clearest difference is monetization model: PubTV at free with in-app purchases against Canon+'s subscription. PubTV also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (96% vs 84%). Canon+'s advantage is ratings volume (3.1K vs 91) and chart position (#199 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PubTV sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.00 per month and Canon+ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for PubTV against 4.9 for Canon+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Canon+ has 3.1K ratings behind it against 91, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of PubTV's written reviews are positive against 84% of Canon+'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PubTV | Canon+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pubtv/id1495208227/reviews) | [4.9 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canon-plus/id1538652829/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 91 | **3.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **95.8% of reviews** | 84.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#199** |
| Size | 34 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CrossPolitic Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1495208226) | [Canon Press](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538652831) |

## What reviewers say

### PubTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pubtv/id1495208227)

Access a library of news and entertainment content from the Fight Laugh Feast Network. Watch or listen to past shows for free, or join the club for expanded access. Download content for offline viewing and sharing.

**Highlights:** Watch or listen to past shows, Access news and entertainment library, Download video and audio offline, Share content via social media, Access network podcasts

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| High Five Monthly | $7.00 | per month |
| Bronze Monthly | $13.00 | per month |
| Silver Monthly | $33.00 | per month |
| Gold Monthly | $65.00 | per month |
| Platinum Monthly | $129.99 | per month |
| Bronze Annual | $155.99 | per year |
| Silver Annual | $390.00 | per year |
| Gold Annual | $779.99 | per year |


### Canon+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canon-plus/id1538652829)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

Access a vast library of Reformed Christian audio and video content, including sermons, audiobooks, documentaries, and exclusive series. Enjoy unlimited streaming, an ad-free experience, and early access to new releases. Engage with authors and receive special discounts.

**Highlights:** Unlimited audio and video streaming, Ad-free premium experience, Full catalog access, First access to new releases, Exclusive author interactions, Discounts on physical products

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $119.99 | per year |
| Canon Feed 342 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Canon Feed 343 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Canon Feed 344 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Canon Feed 345 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Canon Feed 346 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Canon Feed 347 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Canon Feed 348 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Canon Feed 349 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent content
- 🚀 Lots of content
- 🚀 Great value for money
- 👍 Helpful for Christian growth
- 👍 Trusted source of content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App issues (bugs, crashes, usability)
- 🐛 Difficulty navigating/finding content
- 🐛 Inconsistent progress tracking in audiobooks
- 🐛 Lack of offline/download functionality
- 🐛 Frequent sign-outs

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Loses progress in audiobooks
- Difficulty navigating content
- Inconsistent sign-in/sign-out behavior

**Requested features**

- Add sleep timer for audiobooks
- Improve bookmarking/progress tracking
- Implement family/profile sharing
- Add more playback speed options
- Improve TV/casting capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PubTV free?

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

### Is Canon+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PubTV or Canon+?

PubTV and Canon+ are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 91 and 3.1K ratings respectively.

### Do PubTV or Canon+ have ads?

Canon+ shows ads; PubTV does not.

### Which is updated more often, PubTV or Canon+?

PubTV ships an update every 3 months, and Canon+ every 3 months. Most recently, PubTV was updated on June 10, 2026 and Canon+ on September 26, 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.*