Comparison

Canon+ vs BooX

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

Head to head
About

Canon+

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
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Canon+ is an all-access pass to faithful Reformed Christian content. Stream unlimited audiobooks, sermon series, conferences, debates and other Christ-centered audio resources, as well as watch miniseries, talk shows, documentaries, video courses. Watch and cast Man Rampant Season 1 & 2 to your TV, listen to your favorite Canon Press audiobooks, along with more video and audio added weekly. With the Canon+ App, you get: • Unlimited streaming • Premium ad-free experience • Full access to the entire Canon Press audio and video catalog • First access to new releases and subscriber-only content • Exclusive author-interaction and live webinars • Discounts on your favorite physical products • The insider's scoop on events, book releases, and news Cannon+ Pricing: • Subscription 1 Month - USD 7.99* • Subscription 1 Year - USD 79.99* * For non-US app stores, the equivalent currency charges will apply. Please note: App subscriptions do not include access to subscription-only content on our website. Additional Subscription Information: • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Privacy Policy - https://treefortsystems.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use - https://treefortsystems.com/terms-of-service • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.

About

BooX

Features
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More than a game — a shared story, and a healthier way to connect BooX turns storytelling into something you build together, one word at a time. That simple mechanic carries real benefits beyond entertainment. For your mind. Writing in short turns removes the pressure. That low-stakes rhythm makes BooX a genuinely calming creative outlet: a few minutes of focused, imaginative writing between meetings, before bed, or whenever you need to step out of your own head. For couples and families. BooX is built around taking turns — literally. That structure encourages the things that keep relationships strong: listening to what the other person contributed, building on it instead of overriding it, and being patient for your turn to come back around. Couples use it to keep a private, ongoing story going between busy days. Parents and kids use it to write together even when they're not in the same room. Long-distance family members use it as a shared ritual that doesn't depend on video calls or perfect timing. The finished book becomes something the family actually made together. For children's development. For kids, BooX turns creative writing into a game with real cognitive and social benefits: it builds vocabulary and sentence sense one contribution at a time, teaches narrative structure by making children think about what comes next in a story, and reinforces turn-taking and patience in a way that feels natural rather than instructional. Writing collaboratively with a parent, sibling, or friend also means practicing empathy — considering what someone else was trying to say before adding to it. Because turns are short, kids get frequent small wins instead of one long, daunting assignment, which builds confidence in their own creativity. BooX doesn't ask anyone to be a writer. It just asks for the next word — and that's usually enough to bring people, and their imaginations, back together. Make storytelling social, exciting, and entirely unpredictable. Uncover hidden talents, laugh at unexpected twists, and experience the magic of collaborative writing. Start Your Story Today – Download BooX and Become an Author! Terms of Use: https://boox.quest/terms.html

Screenshots

Canon+4 screens
BooX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BooX at none against Canon+'s shown. BooX also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). Canon+'s advantage is chart position (#184 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Canon+ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and BooX sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Canon+ ships an update every 3 months, BooX every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Canon+ versus BooX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCanon+BooX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (3.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
Best chart rank#184 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB58 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperCanon PressAndrei Baburin

Bugs and requests

Canon+

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add sleep timer for audiobooks
  • Improve bookmarking/progress tracking
  • Implement family/profile sharing
  • Add more playback speed options
  • Improve TV/casting capabilities
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  • Separate library/downloads section

BooX

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Canon+

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$11.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$119.991 Year
One-time8
  • Canon Feed 342$4.99
  • Canon Feed 343$4.99
  • Canon Feed 344$4.99
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  • Canon Feed 345$4.99
  • Canon Feed 346$4.99
  • Canon Feed 347$4.99
  • Canon Feed 348$4.99
  • Canon Feed 349$4.99
4 purchases

BooX

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Pro$0.991 Month
One-time3
  • Gift a month of BooX Pro$0.99
  • 10 tokens$1.99
  • 50 tokens$4.99

Questions

Is Canon+ free?
Canon+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BooX free?
BooX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Canon+ or BooX have ads?
Canon+ shows ads; BooX does not.
Which is updated more often, Canon+ or BooX?
Canon+ ships an update every 3 months, and BooX every 4 days. Most recently, Canon+ was updated on October 19, 2026 and BooX on October 17, 2026.

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