# Cranked Up vs CSTV+

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cranked Up | CSTV+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cranked-up/id6503046188/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **39** | — |
| Positive reviews | 84.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 83 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cranked Up Ventures LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747875648) | [Cablecast Community Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647835875) |

## What reviewers say

### Cranked Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cranked-up/id6503046188)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cranked Up  Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Cranked Up Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Cranked Up TV - 199 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cranked Up TV - 299 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cranked Up TV - 399 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cranked Up TV - 499 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cranked Up TV - 599 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Cranked Up TV - 699 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Cranked Up TV - 999 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cranked Up TV - 1299 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Cranked Up TV - 1499 | $14.99 | one-time |


### CSTV+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cstv-plus/id6809914683)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cranked Up free?

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

### Is CSTV+ free?

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

### Do Cranked Up or CSTV+ have ads?

Neither Cranked Up nor CSTV+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cranked Up or CSTV+?

Cranked Up ships an update every 2 months, and CSTV+ monthly. Most recently, Cranked Up was updated on October 21, 2026 and CSTV+ on October 21, 2026.

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