SalemNOW vs TCN
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/
TCN
This platform offers exclusive, all-new video content from Tucker Carlson, focusing on stories that matter and providing insights into the world. It aims to deliver impactful reporting and diverse perspectives through interviews and original programming.
- Exclusive new video content
- Stories that matter
- Sense-making insights
- Diverse views from interviews
- Well-designed interface
- Easy content discovery
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Tucker Carlson Network is the new streaming platform that is home to exclusive all-new content from Tucker Carlson. We will regularly be releasing new video content that tells the stories that matter and helps you make sense of the world around you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TCN at none against SalemNOW's 10. TCN also leads on ads (none vs shown). SalemNOW's advantage is review sentiment (76% vs 62%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. TCN asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for SalemNOW against 4.4 for TCN. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 89 and 172 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of SalemNOW's written reviews are positive against 62% of TCN's.
SalemNOW ships an update every 2 months, TCN monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SalemNOW | TCN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (89 ratings) | 4.4 (172 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.8% of reviews — better | 61.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 89 | 172 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Salem Communications | Last Country, Inc |
Customer experience
SalemNOW
TCN
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
TCN
From 172 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great content and reporting
- 👍 Tucker Carlson is amazing
- 👍 Provides historical context and details
- 👍 Diverse views from interviews
- 👍 App works flawlessly (for some)
Room to improve
- 👎 App not always easy to use
- 👎 Difficult to locate recent interviews
- 👎 Poor search functionality
- 👎 Subscription issues (billing, cancellation)
- 👎 Hate-filled, angry comments (for some)
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
TCN
Reported bugs
11 issues- Cannot cancel subscription via app or website
- Email notifications for account access never arrive
- Unable to login due to font size/overlapping text
- Login screen overlaps, blocking password/code entry
- App crashes often
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- Redirects to articles full of ads
- Not compatible with iPad screen size, runs in iPhone format
- Login glitch blocks access (verification code entry issue)
- Impossible to navigate, leaves you abandoned at end of video
- Login issues with temporary codes looping
- Charged but didn't work, still prompts to subscribe
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to bookmark more easily
- Download video status indicator
- Add recordings for morning notes
- Make an iPad app to maximize video playback
- Option to listen to AI-generated morning notes
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
TCN
No in-app purchases
