# Canalbox vs CVAuthentik

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Canalbox at none against CVAuthentik's 2. CVAuthentik's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CVAuthentik sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Canalbox asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Canalbox | CVAuthentik |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Size | 6 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Group Vivendi Africa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820899387) | [Amena Henriette Ericka ADELEKE EPSE BEDI](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779232549) |

## What reviewers say

### Canalbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canalbox/id6747340173)

**In-app purchases:** none


### CVAuthentik

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cvauthentik/id6792277406)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium mensuel | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium mensuel | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Canalbox free?

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

### Is CVAuthentik free?

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

### Do Canalbox or CVAuthentik have ads?

Canalbox shows ads; CVAuthentik does not.

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