SalemNOW vs BitChute
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/
BitChute
A video sharing platform that prioritizes free speech and creator expression. It allows users to share ideas and creativity without mainstream censorship constraints.
- Video sharing platform
- Creator empowerment
- Freedom of expression
- Content discovery
- Decentralized approach
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Join the revolution of free speech and discover a new way to share your thoughts, ideas, and creativity with the world. BitChute is a video sharing platform that empowers creators and viewers alike to express themselves without the constraints of mainstream censorship.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SalemNOW at 4.3 against BitChute's 3.7. SalemNOW also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 50%). BitChute's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and BitChute sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SalemNOW holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 89 and 36 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of SalemNOW's written reviews are positive against 50% of BitChute's.
SalemNOW ships an update every 2 months, BitChute every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SalemNOW | BitChute |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (89 ratings) — better | 3.7 (36 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 75.8% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 89 — better | 36 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Salem Communications | Deep State Protocol LLC |
Customer experience
SalemNOW
BitChute
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
BitChute
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
BitChute
- Premium (1 Month)$9.991 Month
- Premium (1 Year)$83.001 Year
