Essential Sci vs GCM+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Essential Sci
Stream a vast library of science fiction movies and TV shows for free. Subscribe monthly to enjoy an ad-free viewing experience and access premium content.
- Hundreds of hours of sci-fi content
- Free streaming
- Monthly ad-free subscription
- Watch on Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, iPod
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The Essential Sci-Fi Channel contains hundreds of hours of your favorite science fiction movies and television shows available to watch for free. Sign up for a monthly subscription to watch without ads! Terms of Use: http://macmillanweb.com/html/terms.asp
GCM+
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Get all the programming you love from Gateway Collaborative Media, no matter where you are! GCM+ gives you access to our growing archive of local programming, access to our live video stream, and all without need for a cable subscription. From municipal meetings, to high school sports and educational programming, to live local events - and so much more. Whether you're in Adams, Cheshire, Clarksburg or North Adams, or somewhere beyond, bring all of the content you love with you on your mobile device or smart TV.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GCM+ at none against Essential Sci's 2. GCM+ also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Essential Sci sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. GCM+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Essential Sci | GCM+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (34 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 34 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MacMillan Interactive Communications, LLC | Cablecast Community Media LLC |
In-app purchases
Essential Sci
- Essential Sci-Fi Subscription$5.991 Month
- Essential Sci-Fi Yearly Sub$69.991 Year
GCM+
No in-app purchases
