# Channel 85 vs COBY Smart

The clearest difference is rating: Channel 85 at 5.0 against COBY Smart's 3.9. Channel 85 also leads on review sentiment (99% vs 60%) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 15 months). COBY Smart's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Channel 85 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. COBY Smart asks for nothing beyond the download.

Channel 85 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Channel 85 has 8.2K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 99% of Channel 85's written reviews are positive against 60% of COBY Smart's.

Channel 85 ships an update every 3 months, COBY Smart every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Channel 85 | COBY Smart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (8.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/channel-85/id1580051846/reviews)** | [3.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coby-smart/id1633532047/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.2K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **99.3% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#155** | — |
| Size | 86 MB | 171 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Channel Eightyfive, llc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580051848) | [Summit Electronics LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592582523) |

## What reviewers say

### Channel 85

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/channel-85/id1580051846)

**Currently charting:** #155 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

Stream raw, hilarious comedy 24/7 from emerging U.S. comedians. Relive the energy of classic comedy shows with exclusive content from popular performers. Support the next generation of comedy talent.

**Highlights:** Exclusive comedy content, Live comedy performances, Support emerging comedians, 24/7 streaming, Classic comedy energy

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Channel 85 Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Channel Eighty Five - 999 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Channel Eighty Five - 1999 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent streaming interface
- 👍 Easy to navigate app
- 💡 Offline content downloads
- 🚀 High-quality video
- 👍 Remembers where you left off

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or buffering issues
- 🐛 Some live shows not fully available

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Trouble signing up through TV

**Requested features**

- More live show content
- Timestamp comments
- Expanded behind-the-scenes content


### COBY Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coby-smart/id1633532047)

This app enhances your audio experience with personalized equalizer settings for earbuds and headphones. It also offers location tracking for misplaced devices and allows customization of device button functions for seamless control.

**Highlights:** Personalized EQ settings, Location tracking for devices, Button mapping customization, Wide device compatibility, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Channel 85 free?

Channel 85 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is COBY Smart free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Channel 85 or COBY Smart?

Channel 85 is rated higher. Channel 85 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8.2K ratings, while COBY Smart averages 3.9 from 12 ratings.

### Do Channel 85 or COBY Smart have ads?

Neither Channel 85 nor COBY Smart shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Channel 85 or COBY Smart?

Channel 85 ships an update every 3 months, and COBY Smart every 15 months. Most recently, Channel 85 was updated on October 25, 2026 and COBY Smart on October 24, 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.*