# Intl+ vs AVA Media

Intl+ and AVA Media both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of AVA Media's written reviews are positive against 60% of Intl+'s. AVA Media also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Intl+'s advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 30) and chart position (#206 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Intl+ against 4.8 for AVA Media. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Intl+ has 11K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Intl+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of AVA Media's.

Intl+ ships an update monthly, AVA Media weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Intl+ | AVA Media |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intl-plus/id1608523047/reviews) | **[4.8 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ava-media/id6746492350/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | 60.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#206** | — |
| Size | 52 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Volant Media UK Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1349688760) | [AVA Media Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817179759) |

## What reviewers say

### Intl+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intl-plus/id1608523047)

**Currently charting:** #206 Top Free · News (US App Store)

Access live news broadcasts and exclusive content from Iran International and Afghanistan International. Watch and listen to your favorite programs anytime, anywhere, on any device.

**Highlights:** Live news broadcasts, Exclusive content, Radio and podcasts, Shareable news, On-demand viewing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good
- 🚀 Awesome channel
- 👌 Perfect app and easy to use
- 🔒 Very fast, free and secure
- 📺 Excellent programs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Slow app
- 🐛 Many bugs
- 🔥 Causes phone to heat up
- 🚫 Lies and propaganda
- 🚫 Doesn't broadcast the truth

**Reported bugs**

- App keeps asking to update and won't open
- Live stream cuts off
- Video playback issues
- Audio and video desynchronization

**Requested features**

- Add Chromecast support
- Add full screen and rotation support
- Add widgets for currency rates
- Add favorite section
- Keep playing in background


### AVA Media

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ava-media/id6746492350)

Stay informed with instant breaking news alerts and curated trending topics. Access live radio, TV, podcasts, and real-time event streams. Enjoy in-depth political and cultural coverage with multimedia content and personalized notifications.

**Highlights:** Breaking news alerts, Live radio and TV, Podcasts, Live event streams, Personalized notifications, Live weather forecasts

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Intl+ free?

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

### Is AVA Media free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Intl+ or AVA Media?

AVA Media is rated higher. Intl+ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while AVA Media averages 4.8 from 30 ratings.

### Do Intl+ or AVA Media have ads?

Neither Intl+ nor AVA Media shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Intl+ or AVA Media?

Intl+ ships an update monthly, and AVA Media weekly. Most recently, Intl+ was updated on October 25, 2026 and AVA Media 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.*