# C vs bill progress

The clearest difference is rating: bill progress at 5.0 against C's 3.9. bill progress also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). C's advantage is ratings volume (632 vs 1) and chart position (#132 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

bill progress holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: C has 632 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | C | bill progress |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (632 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-span-now/id1575769362/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bill-progress/id6759895648/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **632** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 40.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#132** | — |
| Size | 43 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [C-SPAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/485314789) | [Ramzi Kanazi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881488369) |

## What reviewers say

### C

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

**Currently charting:** #132 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


### bill progress

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bill-progress/id6759895648)

Stay informed about U.S. Congress with real-time updates on votes, bills, and representatives. Track legislation, compare member voting records, and join discussions on issues that matter.

**Highlights:** Find your representatives, Track roll call votes, Follow legislation progress, Compare member voting records, Save and follow content, Join community discussions

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is C free?

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

### Is bill progress free?

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

### Which has better reviews, C or bill progress?

bill progress is rated higher. C averages 3.9 out of 5 from 632 ratings, while bill progress averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do C or bill progress have ads?

C shows ads; bill progress does not.

### Which is updated more often, C or bill progress?

C ships an update every 2 months, and bill progress every 2 months. Most recently, C was updated on September 29, 2026 and bill progress on October 1, 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.*