# Essential Sci vs GCM+

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Essential Sci | GCM+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/essential-sci-fi-channel/id1635437392/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **34** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 8 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MacMillan Interactive Communications, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/820481297) | [Cablecast Community Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647835875) |

## What reviewers say

### Essential Sci

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/essential-sci-fi-channel/id1635437392)

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.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of hours of sci-fi content, Free streaming, Monthly ad-free subscription, Watch on Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, iPod

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Essential Sci-Fi Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Essential Sci-Fi Yearly Sub | $69.99 | per year |


### GCM+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gcm-plus/id6800810648)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Essential Sci free?

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

### Is GCM+ free?

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

### Do Essential Sci or GCM+ have ads?

Essential Sci shows ads; GCM+ does not.

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