# AF Link vs C

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AF Link at 94% against C's 40%. AF Link also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.9) and ads (none vs shown). C's advantage is ratings volume (632 vs 43) and chart position (#172 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

AF Link holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: C has 632 ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of AF Link's written reviews are positive against 40% of C's.

AF Link ships an update every 3 months, C every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AF Link | C |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/af-link/id549784285/reviews)** | [3.9 (632 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-span-now/id1575769362/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 43 | **632** |
| Positive reviews | **93.7% of reviews** | 40.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | — | **#172** |
| Size | 88 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Defense Media Activity](https://appshunter.io/developer/549784288) | [C-SPAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/485314789) |

## What reviewers say

### AF Link

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/af-link/id549784285)

Stay informed with the official news and updates from the U.S. Air Force. Access dynamic photos and videos showcasing Air Force life and operations, directly from af.mil and Airman magazine.

**Highlights:** Up-to-the-minute news, Official af.mil updates, Airman magazine content, Dynamic photos, Video content

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 📰 Informative content
- ✨ Inspiring stories
- 🚀 Fast and smooth operation
- ✅ Reliable weather forecasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Traffic portion not working
- 🐛 Repeated and incomplete aircraft types
- 🐛 Stories not loading fully
- 🤔 Landing page confusing
- 🐛 Music section bug (only AF song plays)

**Reported bugs**

- Traffic portion not working
- Repeated and incomplete aircraft types in list
- Stories don't load beyond first paragraph or picture
- Music section bug: only Air Force song plays
- Landing page can be confusing

**Requested features**

- Add BUFF aircraft to types
- Tie in Air Force fact sheets for aircraft info
- Add push notifications for breaking news
- Add a section for retirees
- Add sharing functionality for photos and stories


### C

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-span-now/id1575769362)

**Currently charting:** #172 Top Free · News (US App Store)

Access live and on-demand video and audio coverage of U.S. political events, including House and Senate proceedings, congressional hearings, and White House activities. Listen to C-SPAN Radio and explore political podcasts. Stay informed with the latest news and schedule information.

**Highlights:** Live U.S. Congress streams, On-demand event access, C-SPAN Radio, Political podcasts, Schedule information

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth, fast-loading app
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
- 🔒 Unfiltered, unbiased government coverage
- 💡 Convenient mobile access to C-SPAN content
- 👍 Clean, modern design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High data consumption
- 📺 No support for larger iPad screens
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- 🔒 Requires cable provider login for full access

**Reported bugs**

- Video playback issues on older devices
- Inability to switch between live channels
- App gets stuck on last viewed video
- Inconsistent behavior when rotating device

**Requested features**

- Add support for Chromecast and Apple TV
- Implement background audio playback
- Introduce a search feature to find past content
- Develop a dedicated iPad app with optimized layout
- Offer a paid, ad-free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AF Link free?

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

### Is C free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AF Link or C?

AF Link is rated higher. AF Link averages 4.4 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while C averages 3.9 from 632 ratings.

### Do AF Link or C have ads?

C shows ads; AF Link does not.

### Which is updated more often, AF Link or C?

AF Link ships an update every 3 months, and C every 2 months. Most recently, AF Link was updated on October 4, 2026 and C on October 12, 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.*