# theCHIVE vs TV for Reddit

The clearest difference is rating: theCHIVE at 4.6 against TV for Reddit's 2.6. theCHIVE also leads on ratings volume (168K vs 14) and review sentiment (51% vs 30%). TV for Reddit's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. theCHIVE sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. TV for Reddit asks for nothing beyond the download.

theCHIVE holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: theCHIVE has 168K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of theCHIVE's written reviews are positive against 30% of TV for Reddit's.

theCHIVE ships an update every 4 weeks, TV for Reddit every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | theCHIVE | TV for Reddit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (168K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thechive/id448999087/reviews)** | [2.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-for-reddit/id502389053/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **168K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **50.9% of reviews** | 30.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chive Media Group, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/448999090) | [Alberto Garcia Hierro](https://appshunter.io/developer/294218713) |

## What reviewers say

### theCHIVE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thechive/id448999087)

Discover a daily stream of amusing photos and videos curated for lighthearted entertainment. This app offers a unique blend of humor, visually appealing content, and heartwarming stories, providing a happy escape from daily life without politics or news.

**Highlights:** Daily dose of amusing photos and videos, Mix of humor, hotness, and humanity, Happy escape content, No politics or snarky humor, No news, purely entertainment

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast content loading
- 👍 Great community and charity work
- 🚀 Smooth user experience (before recent updates)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💸 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🔍 Declining content quality and curation

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Redirects to App Store or other sites
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Reduce ads or offer ad-free option
- Improve app stability and performance
- Restore previous app functionality


### TV for Reddit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-for-reddit/id502389053)

Discover and watch trending videos from Reddit with a beautiful and intuitive interface. Access curated channels or add your favorite subreddits to find endless funny and interesting content. Easily share videos with friends via social media or email.

**Highlights:** Browse popular Reddit videos, Add custom subreddits, Gorgeous interface, Easy to use, Share videos with friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean and easy-to-use interface
- 🎬 Great variety of video content
- 📱 Works well with Apple TV/AirPlay
- ⚡ Convenient way to access Reddit videos
- 😄 Highly addictive and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Videos fail to load or play
- 💥 App crashes on startup or during use
- 🔇 No audio/sound in videos
- 📝 Video titles and descriptions missing (iOS 7 issue)
- 🚫 Sharing and email features broken

**Reported bugs**

- Videos don't load or play at all
- App crashes on startup or after first launch
- Crashes when adding subreddits
- No audio output from videos
- Video titles disappeared after iOS 7 update

**Requested features**

- Add video titles and descriptions display
- Implement favorites/save videos feature
- Enable email and social media sharing
- Add ability to browse multiple subreddits
- Display Reddit comments section


## Frequently asked questions

### Is theCHIVE free?

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

### Is TV for Reddit free?

TV for Reddit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, theCHIVE or TV for Reddit?

theCHIVE is rated higher. theCHIVE averages 4.6 out of 5 from 168K ratings, while TV for Reddit averages 2.6 from 14 ratings.

### Do theCHIVE or TV for Reddit have ads?

theCHIVE shows ads; TV for Reddit does not.

### Which is updated more often, theCHIVE or TV for Reddit?

theCHIVE ships an update every 4 weeks, and TV for Reddit every 2 months. Most recently, theCHIVE was updated on November 1, 2026 and TV for Reddit on October 22, 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.*