i45NOW vs The FUNHub
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
i45NOW
This app delivers hyper-local news and social content for communities in the Texas Galveston Bay area. Users can access free news updates and subscribe for exclusive content, discounts, and member-only deals.
- Hyper-local news updates
- Community-focused social content
- Exclusive subscriber content
- Member-only discounts and deals
- Subscription for premium features
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i45NOW Channel is the home for i45NOW, the most viewed media outlet in the Galveston Bay area of Texas It offers hyper-local and timely news for Galveston, League City, Webster, Texas City, Kemah, Dickinson, Nassau Bay, Santa Fe, Friendswood, Pearland, Manvel, Alvin, and the surrounding communities of the Texas Galveston Bay region. Users of the free app may also subscribe to i45NOW+ for added features, exclusive content, discounts, and i45NOW+ members-only deals. PRICING INFORMATION This i45NOW app is FREE To become a member of i45NOW+, the subscription is $1.99/annual to access. For terms and conditions, please visit https://i45.disciplemedia.com/onboarding_documents.
The FUNHub
Stay informed about the latest news, job openings, and events within the FUNHub community. Explore locations with an interactive map and receive instant updates via push notifications.
- Latest community news
- Job opportunities
- Event listings
- Interactive location map
- Push notifications
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FUNHub offers you an opportunity to stay informed about the latest news, activities, seasonal events and other developments of the FUNHub community through a fast, convenient mobile app. News - Stay up to date with the latest company announcements. Push notifications allow you to see immediately what exciting news from the world of FUNHub is available. Careers - Check out job opportunities throughout our network of offices. Events - Find out what's going on at each of our locations throughout the year. Locations - explore our locations through an interactive map Download the app today and follow the FUN!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: i45NOW at 67% against The FUNHub's 0%. i45NOW also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (138 vs 5). The FUNHub's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ads, 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. i45NOW sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year. The FUNHub asks for nothing beyond the download.
i45NOW holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: i45NOW has 138 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of i45NOW's written reviews are positive against 0% of The FUNHub's.
i45NOW ships an update monthly, The FUNHub fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | i45NOW | The FUNHub |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (138 ratings) — better | 3.4 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 138 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aulds Media Holdings, LLC | Cedar Fair |
Customer experience
i45NOW
The FUNHub
In-app purchases
i45NOW
- Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$1.991 Year
The FUNHub
No in-app purchases
