Comparison

SalemNOW vs BRAVE+

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Video on Demand
  • Exclusive content
  • Free content catalog
  • HD streaming
  • Casting to TV
Features
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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/

About

BRAVE+

A curated streaming platform for children, offering ad-free content designed to foster imagination, character, and positive values. It features a collection of trusted shows, original series, and audiobooks, all carefully vetted to ensure age-appropriateness and healthy mental development.

Highlights
  • Curated content for kids
  • Ad-free streaming
  • Character and value-based shows
  • Original series
  • Children's audiobooks
  • Parent-approved vetting process
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SCREEN TIME MADE GOOD Imagine a streaming platform where every world, character, and story is curated to spark wonder and shape your kids' imagination for good. A place where kids' character is not compromised and conviction is built. Enter BRAVE+, the kids’ streaming platform with the best collection of trusted and beloved content, curated by parents and handcrafted for kids – with ZERO ads, harmful messages, or overstimulating content. Join 31,000+ families who are taking the worry out of screen time with BRAVE+. LET KIDS EXPLORE, WORRY-FREE BRAVE+ offers a carefully vetted collection of content, like the new BRAVE+ original, Iggy and Mr. Kirk, plus trusted classics and even children’s audiobooks. Stream content like: - Iggy and Mr. Kirk - Franklin - Babar - Madeline - The Remarkable Mr. King - Redwall - Strawberry Shortcake - The Adventures of Paddington Bear - Liberty’s Kids - Where on Earth is Carmen Sandiego? - Audiobooks like Winnie the Pooh and The Secret Garden INSTILL A SOUND MIND BRAVE+’s unique evaluation process makes sure every show builds strong character and promotes healthy mental development. We only allow shows that: - Teach a moral lesson - Are age-appropriate - Capture kids’ imaginations - Promote good attention & memory skills - Support behavioral & emotional development Meanwhile, we’ve carefully screened out shows that: - Communicate a worldview that is antithetical to the Bible - Exacerbate hyperactivity issues - Cause memory, focus, and behavioral problems - Have no clear message or takeaway FROM SCREEN TO BOOKS BRAVE+ comes to you from the team at BRAVE Books, where our dedication to imaginative, engaging, and value-based children’s content extends beyond the screen and into the pages of our books. And if you’re a BRAVE Books Subscriber, you can get free access to all of the content on BRAVE+. For more information, please visit our FAQ page at https://bravebooks.gorgias.help/en-US. Download BRAVE+ today and experience the difference of screen time made good. For help with BRAVE+, please visit https://bravebooks.gorgias.help/en-US The content available on BRAVE+ may vary by region. Some titles shown above may not be available in your country. ©BRAVE Books and its related entities. --- ▷ Already a Member? Sign-In to access your subscription. ▷ New? Create an account and subscribe in the app to get instant access. BRAVE+ offers auto-renewing subscriptions. You'll receive unlimited access to content on all your devices. Payment is charged to your Account at confirmation of purchase. Pricing varies by location and is confirmed prior to purchase. Subscription automatically renews each month unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period, or the trial period (when offered). Cancel anytime in Account Settings. For more information see our: -Terms of Service: https://watch.braveplus.com/terms -Privacy Policy: https://watch.braveplus.com/privacy

Screenshots

SalemNOW4 screens
BRAVE+3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: SalemNOW at free with in-app purchases against BRAVE+'s subscription. SalemNOW also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 58%). BRAVE+'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. SalemNOW sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and BRAVE+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BRAVE+ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BRAVE+ has 530 ratings behind it against 89, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of SalemNOW's written reviews are positive against 58% of BRAVE+'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SalemNOW ships an update every 2 months, BRAVE+ monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SalemNOW versus BRAVE+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSalemNOWBRAVE+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (89 ratings)4.5 (530 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.8% of reviews — better58.3% of reviews
Number of ratings89530 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSalem CommunicationsBrave Books LLC

Customer experience

SalemNOW

All ratings89 ratings
Positive80.9%
Neutral4.5%
Negative14.6%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive75.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative24.2%

BRAVE+

All ratings510 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral4.7%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative33.3%

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
Show 2 more
  • 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

BRAVE+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

SalemNOW

Subscriptions3
  • SalemNOW+ & Police State Film$6.991 Month
  • SalemNOW+ Monthly Recurring$6.991 Month
  • SalemNOW+ Yearly Recurring$65.991 Year
One-time7
  • SalemNOW $6.99$6.99
  • SalemNOW $9.99$9.99
  • SalemNOW $12.99$12.99
Show 4 more
  • SalemNOW $14.99$14.99
  • SalemNOW $19.99$19.99
  • SalemNOW $24.99$24.99
  • SalemNOW $29.99$29.99
2 purchases

BRAVE+

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is SalemNOW free?
SalemNOW is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BRAVE+ free?
BRAVE+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SalemNOW or BRAVE+?
BRAVE+ is rated higher. SalemNOW averages 4.3 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while BRAVE+ averages 4.5 from 530 ratings.
Do SalemNOW or BRAVE+ have ads?
SalemNOW shows ads; BRAVE+ does not.
Which is updated more often, SalemNOW or BRAVE+?
SalemNOW ships an update every 2 months, and BRAVE+ monthly. Most recently, SalemNOW was updated on November 3, 2026 and BRAVE+ on November 4, 2026.

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