# C vs TruNorthApp

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TruNorthApp at 100% against C's 40%. TruNorthApp also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and ads (none vs shown). C's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (632 vs 2). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TruNorthApp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. C asks for nothing beyond the download.

TruNorthApp 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 2, 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 TruNorthApp's.

C ships an update every 2 months, TruNorthApp every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | C | TruNorthApp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (632 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-span-now/id1575769362/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trunorthapp/id6775301458/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **632** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 39.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 43 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [C-SPAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/485314789) | [Aron Rosenfield](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775301460) |

## What reviewers say

### C

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

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


### TruNorthApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trunorthapp/id6775301458)

This app provides objective company ratings based on public records, allowing you to align your purchases with your personal values. It features a barcode scanner for quick in-store decisions and offers personalized scoring.

**Highlights:** Objective company grading, Personalized value matching, In-store barcode scanner, Auditable scores from public data, 12,000+ companies tracked

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TruNorth Pro · Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| TruNorth Pro · Annual | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is C free?

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

### Is TruNorthApp free?

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

### Which has better reviews, C or TruNorthApp?

TruNorthApp is rated higher. C averages 3.9 out of 5 from 632 ratings, while TruNorthApp averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do C or TruNorthApp have ads?

C shows ads; TruNorthApp does not.

### Which is updated more often, C or TruNorthApp?

C ships an update every 2 months, and TruNorthApp every 2 weeks. Most recently, C was updated on October 18, 2026 and TruNorthApp on October 6, 2026.

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