# C vs Better Congress

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Better Congress at 100% against C's 40%. Better Congress also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and ads (none vs shown). C's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (635 vs 3). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Better Congress sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. C asks for nothing beyond the download.

Better Congress holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: C has 635 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of C's written reviews are positive against 100% of Better Congress's.

C ships an update every 2 months, Better Congress every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | C | Better Congress |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (635 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-span-now/id1575769362/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better-congress/id6753778528/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **635** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 39.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#93** | — |
| Size | 43 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [C-SPAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/485314789) | [Joseph Goolic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1730081045) |

## What reviewers say

### C

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

**Currently charting:** #93 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


### Better Congress

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better-congress/id6753778528)

Understand government actions with AI-powered summaries of complex legislation and real-time updates on bills, votes, and executive orders. Engage with your representatives and stay informed about civic processes.

**Highlights:** AI-powered bill summaries, Real-time government data, Member profiles and voting records, Supreme Court decisions, Executive orders tracking, Community discussions on bills, Personalized notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coffee Tip | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is C free?

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

### Is Better Congress free?

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

### Which has better reviews, C or Better Congress?

Better Congress is rated higher. C averages 3.9 out of 5 from 635 ratings, while Better Congress averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do C or Better Congress have ads?

C shows ads; Better Congress does not.

### Which is updated more often, C or Better Congress?

C ships an update every 2 months, and Better Congress every 3 weeks. Most recently, C was updated on November 7, 2026 and Better Congress on November 5, 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.*