# 3Cat vs Grain

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 3Cat at none against Grain's 2. 3Cat also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Grain's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Grain sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. 3Cat asks for nothing beyond the download.

3Cat ships an update every 6 weeks, Grain every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 3Cat | Grain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3cat/id364615121/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **11** | — |
| Positive reviews | 35.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 52 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Corporacio Catalana de Mitjans Audiovisuals, SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/361715584) | [Los del Más Acá](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788854391) |

## 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


### Grain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grain/id6813056685)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7-day free trial | Free | one-time |
| Grain · Lifetime Unlock | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 3Cat free?

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

### Is Grain free?

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

### Do 3Cat or Grain have ads?

3Cat shows ads; Grain does not.

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

3Cat ships an update every 6 weeks, and Grain every 6 days. Most recently, 3Cat was updated on October 20, 2026 and Grain on October 7, 2026.

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