# SalemNOW vs SquizPlay

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SquizPlay at none against SalemNOW's 12. SquizPlay also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SalemNOW sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. SquizPlay asks for nothing beyond the download.

SalemNOW ships an update every 2 months, SquizPlay every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SalemNOW | SquizPlay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/salemnow/id1540045998/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **88** | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 54 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Salem Communications](https://appshunter.io/developer/349087409) | [SquizPlay](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674274593) |

## What reviewers say

### SalemNOW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/salemnow/id1540045998)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SalemNOW+ & Police State Film | $6.99 | per month |
| SalemNOW+ Monthly Recurring | $6.99 | per month |
| SalemNOW+ Yearly Recurring | $65.99 | per year |
| SalemNOW $6.99 | $6.99 | one-time |
| SalemNOW+ Monthly | $6.99 | one-time |
| SalemNOW $9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| SalemNOW $12.99 | $12.99 | one-time |
| SalemNOW $14.99 | $14.99 | one-time |
| SalemNOW $19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| SalemNOW $24.99 | $24.99 | one-time |
| SalemNOW $29.99 | $29.99 | one-time |
| SalemNOW+ Yearly | $65.99 | one-time |


### SquizPlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squizplay/id6445855384)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SalemNOW free?

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

### Is SquizPlay free?

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

### Do SalemNOW or SquizPlay have ads?

SalemNOW shows ads; SquizPlay does not.

### Which is updated more often, SalemNOW or SquizPlay?

SalemNOW ships an update every 2 months, and SquizPlay every 6 days. Most recently, SalemNOW was updated on September 1, 2026 and SquizPlay on September 20, 2026.

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