# SalemNOW vs FlashPoint App

The clearest difference is rating: SalemNOW at 4.3 against FlashPoint App's 1.0. SalemNOW also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 50%) and ratings volume (88 vs 2). FlashPoint App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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. FlashPoint App asks for nothing beyond the download.

SalemNOW holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SalemNOW has 88 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of SalemNOW's written reviews are positive against 50% of FlashPoint App's.

SalemNOW ships an update every 2 months, FlashPoint App every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SalemNOW | FlashPoint App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/salemnow/id1540045998/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashpoint-app/id6745193031/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **88** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **75.8% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 54 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Salem Communications](https://appshunter.io/developer/349087409) | [Stream Station, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/732900384) |

## 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 |


### FlashPoint App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashpoint-app/id6745193031)

This application serves as a platform for town news and media content. It enables town managers to effectively oversee and publish their information. The app utilizes native iOS streaming technology for media playback.

**Highlights:** News post hosting, Media content display, Town manager content control, Native iOS streaming, Content management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SalemNOW free?

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

### Is FlashPoint App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SalemNOW or FlashPoint App?

SalemNOW is rated higher. SalemNOW averages 4.3 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while FlashPoint App averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do SalemNOW or FlashPoint App have ads?

SalemNOW shows ads; FlashPoint App does not.

### Which is updated more often, SalemNOW or FlashPoint App?

SalemNOW ships an update every 2 months, and FlashPoint App every 4 months. Most recently, SalemNOW was updated on September 1, 2026 and FlashPoint App on September 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*