BakanalTV vs Brite Star +
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BakanalTV
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The complimentary mobile app to our Big Screen apps on AppleTV, FireTV, FireStick and RokuTV. Watch Live and On-demand Afro-Caribbean Entertainment, Arts, Sports & Culture! Enjoy Movies, TV Shows, Fetes, Festivals, Music Videos, Comedy Specials, Podcasts and more!
Brite Star +
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Brite Star+ delivers original stories that teach values, inspire curiosity, and support learning. Designed for kids and families, our growing library includes read-alouds, short films, and educational series. With no ads or distractions, Brite Star+ offers safe, meaningful entertainment kids love and parents trust. Our app offers auto-renewing subscriptions. You'll receive unlimited access to content on all your devices. Payment is charged to your account at confirmation of purchase. Pricing varies by location and is confirmed prior to purchase. Subscription automatically renews each month unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period, or the trial period (when offered). Cancel anytime in Account Settings. Terms of service: https://britestarplus.uscreen.io/pages/terms Privacy policy: https://britestarplus.uscreen.io/pages/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BakanalTV at none against Brite Star +'s 2. Brite Star +'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Brite Star + sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. BakanalTV asks for nothing beyond the download.
BakanalTV ships an update every 5 months, Brite Star + every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BakanalTV | Brite Star + |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | VT Cloudworks LLC | Brite Star Foundation |
In-app purchases
BakanalTV
No in-app purchases
Brite Star +
- Brite Star + Family Monthly1 Month trial$2.991 Month
- Brite Star + Family Yearly1 Month trial$19.991 Year
Questions
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