SalemNOW vs Fortis+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Video on Demand
- Exclusive content
- Free content catalog
- HD streaming
- Casting to TV
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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/
Fortis+
Access bold, biblical content including podcasts, exclusive videos, and TV shows. This platform integrates faith into daily life with a library of theological resources and ad-free streaming options.
- Daily podcasts and exclusive content
- Ad-free streaming
- Hundreds of hours of video
- Theologically rich resources
- First access to new releases
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Fortis+ is your all-access platform for bold, biblical content that equips you to stand firm in your faith. Every day, we bring you fresh content, including podcasts, hot takes, director's cuts, and more—all designed to integrate biblical truth into every aspect of life. Stream hundreds of hours of video, including our daily TV show - Wretched, along with Transformed, Road Trip to Truth, and more. With the Fortis+ app, you get: - Access to daily podcasts, news, and exclusive content - Ad-free streaming of Wretched TV and our full free media catalog - A library of trustworthy, theologically rich resources - First access to new shows and media releases Privacy policy: https://treefortsystems.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://treefortsystems.com/terms-of-service
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Fortis+ at 5.0 against SalemNOW's 4.3. Fortis+ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). SalemNOW's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. SalemNOW sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Fortis+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Fortis+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 89 and 58 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of SalemNOW's written reviews are positive against 100% of Fortis+'s.
SalemNOW ships an update every 2 months, Fortis+ every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SalemNOW | Fortis+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (89 ratings) | 5.0 (58 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 89 — better | 58 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Salem Communications | Gospel Partners Media |
Customer experience
SalemNOW
Fortis+
User reviews
SalemNOW
From 89 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great content and documentaries
- 👍 Refreshing, truthful content
- 👍 Educational and thought-provoking
- 👍 Alternative to mainstream media
- 👍 Good quality programs
Room to improve
- 💰 Pricey rental/purchase costs
- 💸 Pay-per-view model disliked
- 📱 No casting to smart TV
- 🔄 App orientation issues
- 🚫 No back arrow after trailer
Fortis+
From 58 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🙌 Exciting and inspiring content
- 💯 Excellent, solid theology
- 🆓 Free and high-quality resources
- 🙏 Beneficial for spiritual growth
- 👍 Convenient and user-friendly
Room to improve
- ⏱️ Lack of Apple TV compatibility
Bugs and requests
SalemNOW
Reported bugs
7 issues- App crashes
- Playback unavailable
- Cannot activate on Samsung TV
- Cannot sign in/load
- App flips phone sideways
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- 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
Fortis+
No bugs or feature requests surfaced in reviews.
In-app purchases
SalemNOW
- SalemNOW+ & Police State Film$6.991 Month
- SalemNOW+ Monthly Recurring$6.991 Month
- SalemNOW+ Yearly Recurring$65.991 Year
- SalemNOW $6.99$6.99
- SalemNOW $9.99$9.99
- SalemNOW $12.99$12.99
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- SalemNOW $14.99$14.99
- SalemNOW $19.99$19.99
- SalemNOW $24.99$24.99
- SalemNOW $29.99$29.99
Fortis+
No in-app purchases
