Comparison

Turnstr+ vs Channel 3 Studios

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Turnstr+

Stream original movies and series from independent filmmakers for free. Discover new voices and established talent, with no subscription required. Personalize your viewing experience or browse as a guest.

Highlights
  • Stream Turnstr+ Originals
  • Watch independent films
  • Browse new and recommended titles
  • Continue watching from where you left off
  • Save movies and series to My List
  • Search and explore by genre
Features
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Turnstr+ is a free streaming channel for original movies and series. Watch premium stories from bold independent filmmakers - new voices and established talent, all in one place. Sign up free, or browse as a guest. No subscription required. The future of streaming lives here. Turnstr+ is a free streaming channel for original movies and series. Watch premium stories from bold independent filmmakers - new voices and established talent - all in one place, completely free. The future of streaming lives here. Turnstr+ brings creator-driven entertainment to your Roku: original films, series, and exclusive programming from both undiscovered and established filmmakers. No subscription is required to start watching. On Turnstr+ you can: - Stream Turnstr+ Originals and independent films - Browse recently added titles, coming soon, and recommendations - Continue watching from where you left off - Save movies and series to My List - Search and explore by genre on the big screen Create a free account on your Roku to personalize your experience, or browse as a guest and sign up when you are ready. After you sign in, Continue Watching and My List follow you on this channel. Turnstr+ was built to challenge what audiences expect from modern streaming - premium original programming, bold independent storytelling, and a direct path between creators and viewers, all in one channel. Stream in high definition on your Roku player. If younger viewers use this channel, set parental controls in your Roku settings, because not every title is intended for all ages. Add Turnstr+ and start watching free. Terms of Use: https://app.turnstrplus.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://app.turnstrplus.com/privacy

About

Channel 3 Studios

Discover a curated collection of original short films from filmmaker Karter The Oracle. Stream exclusive releases and captivating stories designed to leave a lasting impression.

Highlights
  • Original short films
  • Exclusive releases
  • Curated collection
  • Filmmaker Karter The Oracle
Features
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A curated home for filmmaker Karter The Oracle original short films. Watch stories that linger long after the screen goes dark. Stream original short films and exclusive releases. ToS: https://app.audiorista.com/pages/terms/5797/ Privacy: https://app.audiorista.com/pages/privacy/5797/

Screenshots

Turnstr+4 screens
Channel 3 Studios3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Channel 3 Studios at 5.0 against Turnstr+'s 2.1. Turnstr+'s advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and chart position (#172 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Turnstr+ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Channel 3 Studios sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Channel 3 Studios holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Turnstr+ has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Turnstr+ versus Channel 3 Studios: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTurnstr+Channel 3 Studios
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (16 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#172 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB62 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperGeekybunch, IncChannel 3 Studios

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Turnstr+

Subscriptions2
  • Shorts Monthly subscription$5.991 Month
  • Shorty Yearly Subscription$59.991 Year
One-time6
  • Cheer Vote Bag$4.99
  • Hype Vote Bag$9.99
  • Rally Vote bag$14.99
Show 3 more
  • Storm Vote Bag$49.99
  • Blaze Vote Bag$99.99
  • Blaze Vote Bag$199.99
1 purchases

Channel 3 Studios

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month

Questions

Is Turnstr+ free?
Turnstr+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Channel 3 Studios free?
Channel 3 Studios is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Turnstr+ or Channel 3 Studios?
Channel 3 Studios is rated higher. Turnstr+ averages 2.1 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Channel 3 Studios averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Turnstr+ or Channel 3 Studios have ads?
Neither Turnstr+ nor Channel 3 Studios shows ads.

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