SMS NETWORK vs Chicano Power TV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SMS NETWORK
This streaming network provides live broadcasts, on-demand videos, podcasts, interviews, and community events. Explore a diverse range of entertainment content, including DJ music, directly on your device.
- Live broadcasts
- On-demand videos
- Podcasting
- Interviews
- Community events
- DJ music streaming
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Welcome to SMS NETWORK, a streaming network offering live broadcasts of curated content, on-demand videos, and more, including podcasting, live streaming, interviews, community events, DJ music, and more. Dive into the vibrant world of entertainment, all on your device.
Chicano Power TV
This app celebrates Chicano culture, history, and art through live broadcasts, on-demand videos, and community stories. It aims to empower, unite, and educate by amplifying voices and connecting people globally.
- Live stream broadcasts
- Programming guide
- Video on demand library
- Search functionality
- Browse video categories
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Chicano Power TV celebrates Chicano culture, history, showcasing stories, art, and advocacy. It empowers, unites, and educates, amplifying voices and connecting the community globally. Key Features: ● Live Stream Broadcasts: Watch live broadcasts directly from the homepage by clicking the "Watch Live" button. ● Programming Guide: Access our programming guide by clicking the "View Schedule" button on the homepage, or go to the dedicated livestream tab. ● Video On Demand (VOD): Browse video categories and click on a thumbnail for video details. To play the video, click the "PLAY" button. ● Search Functionality: Click the search icon to find specific videos or get random recommendations from our library.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SMS NETWORK at none against Chicano Power TV's shown. SMS NETWORK also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Chicano Power TV's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SMS NETWORK against 5.0 for Chicano Power TV. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.
SMS NETWORK ships an update fortnightly, Chicano Power TV every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on July 6, 2026 and June 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SMS NETWORK | Chicano Power TV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 192 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bebi Hussain | Chicano Power, LLC |
In-app purchases
SMS NETWORK
No in-app purchases
Chicano Power TV
No in-app purchases
Questions
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