# C vs TruNorthApp

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TruNorthApp at 100% against C's 41%. TruNorthApp also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). C's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (166 vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TruNorthApp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. C asks for nothing beyond the download.

TruNorthApp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: C has 166 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of C's written reviews are positive against 100% of TruNorthApp's.

C ships an update every 2 months, TruNorthApp every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | C | TruNorthApp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (166 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-span-radio/id322447301/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trunorthapp/id6775301458/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **166** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 40.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 89 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [C-SPAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/485314789) | [Aron Rosenfield](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775301460) |

## What reviewers say

### C

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-span-radio/id322447301)

Access live, commercial-free audio streams from all four C-SPAN networks. Download podcasts and stay updated with the latest schedule information for comprehensive coverage of Washington.

**Highlights:** Live audio streams, Commercial-free networks, Downloadable podcasts, Up-to-the-minute schedule, Four C-SPAN networks

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unfiltered information
- 👍 Fair and balanced coverage
- 👍 Good for political junkies
- 👍 Accessible live audio streams
- 👍 Works well on mobile

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent stream interruptions
- 🐛 App crashes often
- 🐛 Audio volume too low
- 🐛 Poor performance
- 🐛 Unreliable playback

**Reported bugs**

- Stream stops working completely
- Loses connection frequently
- Crashing and looping dialogue
- App stops playing after short intervals
- App crashes when tapping schedule

**Requested features**

- Add video streaming
- Add AppleTV app
- Improve audio volume
- Add player controls (play, rewind, skip)
- Link schedule slots to more descriptive pages


### TruNorthApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trunorthapp/id6775301458)

This app provides objective company ratings based on public records, allowing you to align your purchases with your personal values. It features a barcode scanner for quick in-store decisions and offers personalized scoring.

**Highlights:** Objective company grading, Personalized value matching, In-store barcode scanner, Auditable scores from public data, 12,000+ companies tracked

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TruNorth Pro · Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| TruNorth Pro · Annual | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is C free?

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

### Is TruNorthApp free?

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

### Which has better reviews, C or TruNorthApp?

TruNorthApp is rated higher. C averages 3.7 out of 5 from 166 ratings, while TruNorthApp averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do C or TruNorthApp have ads?

Neither C nor TruNorthApp shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, C or TruNorthApp?

C ships an update every 2 months, and TruNorthApp every 2 weeks. Most recently, C was updated on November 6, 2026 and TruNorthApp on October 31, 2026.

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