# C vs Register Mail

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: C at none against Register Mail's 4. C also leads on ratings volume (635 vs 24) and chart position (#184 vs unranked). Register Mail's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 40%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Register Mail sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. C asks for nothing beyond the download.

C holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: C has 635 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of C's written reviews are positive against 60% of Register Mail's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

C ships an update every 2 months, Register Mail monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | C | Register Mail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (635 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-span-now/id1575769362/reviews)** | [3.8 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/register-mail/id1638413822/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **635** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 39.7% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#184** | — |
| Size | 43 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [C-SPAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/485314789) | [USA TODAY Co., Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/404843797) |

## What reviewers say

### C

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-span-now/id1575769362)

**Currently charting:** #184 Top Free · News (US App Store)

Access live and on-demand video and audio coverage of U.S. political events, including House and Senate proceedings, congressional hearings, and White House activities. Listen to C-SPAN Radio and explore political podcasts. Stay informed with the latest news and schedule information.

**Highlights:** Live U.S. Congress streams, On-demand event access, C-SPAN Radio, Political podcasts, Schedule information

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth, fast-loading app
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
- 🔒 Unfiltered, unbiased government coverage
- 💡 Convenient mobile access to C-SPAN content
- 👍 Clean, modern design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High data consumption
- 📺 No support for larger iPad screens
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- 🔒 Requires cable provider login for full access

**Reported bugs**

- Video playback issues on older devices
- Inability to switch between live channels
- App gets stuck on last viewed video
- Inconsistent behavior when rotating device

**Requested features**

- Add support for Chromecast and Apple TV
- Implement background audio playback
- Introduce a search feature to find past content
- Develop a dedicated iPad app with optimized layout
- Offer a paid, ad-free version


### Register Mail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/register-mail/id1638413822)

Access local news, in-depth journalism, and engaging multimedia content. Receive real-time notifications for breaking news, sports, and weather. Customize your reading experience with offline access and adjustable text sizes.

**Highlights:** In-depth journalism, Breaking news alerts, Sports coverage, Customizable reading experience, Offline reading, eNewspaper access, Real-time notifications

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Digital Subscription | $16.99 | per month |
| Annual Digital Subscription | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is C free?

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

### Is Register Mail free?

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

### Which has better reviews, C or Register Mail?

C is rated higher. C averages 3.9 out of 5 from 635 ratings, while Register Mail averages 3.8 from 24 ratings.

### Do C or Register Mail have ads?

Both C and Register Mail show ads.

### Which is updated more often, C or Register Mail?

C ships an update every 2 months, and Register Mail monthly. Most recently, C was updated on November 3, 2026 and Register Mail on November 3, 2026.

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