Cranked Up vs CSTV+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cranked Up
Stream a curated selection of indie horror films, from modern slashers to grindhouse classics. This service offers exclusive new releases and fan favorites, with a focus on community involvement in content selection.
- Exclusive new horror films
- Fan favorites and classics
- Festival picks and foreign films
- Grindhouse and modern slashers
- Community curated content
- Monthly and yearly subscription options
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Cranked Up TV is your go-to streaming service for indie horror. Enjoy a mix of exclusive new films, fan favorites, classics, festival picks, modern slashers, foreign films, grindhouse gems, and more, all selected by the Cranked Up team for you, the horror fan. All hand-curated by the Cranked Up team. Plus, we want to hear from you! As indie horror filmmakers ourselves, we’re excited to involve fans in the curation process and offer a fresh take on horror streaming. To access all features and content you can subscribe to Cranked Up on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In-app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://www.crankeduptv.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.crankeduptv.com/privacy
CSTV+
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CSTV+ is the City of College Station’s official streaming platform for live meetings, original programming, and community-focused content.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CSTV+ at none against Cranked Up's 11. CSTV+ also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 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. Cranked Up sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. CSTV+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cranked Up ships an update every 2 months, CSTV+ monthly. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.
| Parameter | Cranked Up | CSTV+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (39 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 84.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 39 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cranked Up Ventures LLC | Cablecast Community Media LLC |
In-app purchases
Cranked Up
- Cranked Up Monthly$5.991 Month
- Cranked Up Yearly$49.991 Year
- Cranked Up TV - 199$1.99
- Cranked Up TV - 299$2.99
- Cranked Up TV - 399$3.99
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- Cranked Up TV - 499$4.99
- Cranked Up TV - 599$5.99
- Cranked Up TV - 699$6.99
- Cranked Up TV - 999$9.99
- Cranked Up TV - 1299$12.99
- Cranked Up TV - 1499$14.99
CSTV+
No in-app purchases









