# 3Cat vs PRIMERAN

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PRIMERAN at 100% against 3Cat's 35%. PRIMERAN also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.3) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). 3Cat's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 3). On price, update cadence, 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.

PRIMERAN holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of 3Cat's written reviews are positive against 100% of PRIMERAN's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 3Cat | PRIMERAN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3cat/id364615121/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/primeran/id6447555456/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 35.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 52 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Corporacio Catalana de Mitjans Audiovisuals, SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/361715584) | [EITB](https://appshunter.io/developer/442695381) |

## What reviewers say

### 3Cat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3cat/id364615121)

Access a wide range of Catalan entertainment, including series, documentaries, podcasts, and live TV and radio channels. Create a free account to manage favorites, get recommendations, and resume content where you left off.

**Highlights:** Exclusive series and documentaries, Podcasts and current affairs, Live TV channels, Live radio streams, Personalized favorites list, Content recommendations, Resume playback

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### PRIMERAN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/primeran/id6447555456)

A new digital window to the world, this platform offers the largest streaming service for Basque and Euskara content. Enjoy a wide variety of series, films, documentaries, and exclusive productions from both Basque and international creators. Watch anytime, anywhere, with offline viewing options and personalized profiles.

**Highlights:** Offline viewing of downloaded content, Discover films from favorite directors and festivals, Watch documentaries, music, concerts, and cooking shows, Create watchlists and continue viewing, Personalized profiles with language selection, Exclusive Basque and international productions

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 3Cat free?

3Cat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PRIMERAN free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 3Cat or PRIMERAN?

PRIMERAN is rated higher. 3Cat averages 2.3 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while PRIMERAN averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do 3Cat or PRIMERAN have ads?

Both 3Cat and PRIMERAN show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 3Cat or PRIMERAN?

3Cat ships an update every 6 weeks, and PRIMERAN every 6 weeks. Most recently, 3Cat was updated on October 3, 2026 and PRIMERAN on October 8, 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.*