Majority Report vs Free Speech TV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Majority Report
Access a daily political talk show featuring interviews with notable figures. Stream live audio and video, call in, or message the show. Download podcasts for offline listening and enjoy exclusive content for members.
- Live audio and video streaming
- One-tap call-in
- IM the show
- Downloadable podcasts
- Access to extended show for members
- YouTube video access
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The best way to listen live, stream or download the two-time winner of The Best Political PodcastAward, The Majority Report radio program. Hosted by Sam Seder, The Majority Report is a smart, daily, political talk show featuring long form interviews with top authors, policy makers, reporters, filmmakers and comedians. Seder is a long time political talk show host and in addition to frequent appearances on CNN, MSNBC and CNBC, he has sub hosted for Chris Hayes and Keith Olbermann. This App features: + Easy live audio and video streaming of the Monday through Friday live show at 12PM ET to listen or watch anywhere. + One tap call in to the live show. + IM the show. + Streaming of the most recent 25 daily podcasts. + Downloading for offline listening of the most recent 25 daily podcasts (wifi suggested to avoid data charges) + MEMBERS not only get access to the extended show but also get download and streaming access to nearly 3000 episodes episodes of the Majority Report. + Watch all Majority Report YouTube videos. + Important Show links. Terms of Use: https://terms.fans.fm/
Free Speech TV
Access news and stories focused on building a more just world. This independent network provides diverse perspectives and alternative voices in media, championing social, economic, and environmental justice through progressive programming.
- Diverse perspectives in media
- Alternative voices
- Social, economic, environmental justice focus
- Independent news
- Documentaries
- Progressive programming
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News and stories to build a more just world. FSTV is a non-profit, independent network dedicated to providing diverse perspectives and alternative voices in media. With a commitment to promoting social, economic, and environmental justice, FSTV offers a platform for independent news, documentaries, and progressive programming.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Free Speech TV at none against Majority Report's 1. Majority Report's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Majority Report sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Free Speech TV asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Majority Report against 4.8 for Free Speech TV. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 253 and 576 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Majority Report's written reviews are positive against 72% of Free Speech TV's.
Majority Report ships an update every 2 weeks, Free Speech TV every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Majority Report | Free Speech TV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (253 ratings) — better | 4.8 (576 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 93.2% of reviews — better | 72.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 253 | 576 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Best chart rank | #196 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Pilot Season, Inc. | Public Communicators, Inc. |
Customer experience
Majority Report
Free Speech TV
User reviews
Majority Report
From 253 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🎙️ Excellent podcast content and hosts
- 📻 Live streaming capability
- 💬 Interactive features (IM, call-in during live shows)
- 📚 Extensive archive of past episodes
Room to improve
- 🐛 Live streaming cutouts and drops
- 🐛 App crashes during live shows
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain devices (iPhone 11)
- 😤 Inconsistent app functionality
- 🔌 Poor WiFi/5G performance during streaming
Free Speech TV
From 576 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 📰 Real news source
- 💡 Unique information
- 👍 Informative content
- 💯 Honest journalism
- 🌟 Viewer-supported
Room to improve
- 📺 Live stream not working (LG TV)
- 🔌 Fails to connect to Apple HomePod Mini
- 🚫 Cannot listen at work (forces video)
- 📱 App not updated for iOS 17
- ❌ Stephanie Miller show not updating
Bugs and requests
Majority Report
Reported bugs
5 issues- Live streaming cutouts and connection drops
- App crashes when attempting to listen to live shows
- Doesn't work on iPhone 11
- Login functionality broken with no support response
- App not functioning properly on some devices
Requested features
6 requests- Dark mode for light-sensitive users
- Playback speed options (1.25x speed boost)
- AirPlay support for speaker systems
- Pause and backtrack during live shows
- Dedicated section for Right Wing Mandela content
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- Monthly mailbag Q&A feature
Free Speech TV
Reported bugs
7 issues- LG TV live stream not working
- Apple TV connection issues with HomePod Mini
- App shuts off when switching apps or locking phone
- App not updated in two years
- Stephanie Miller show episodes not updating
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- App will not download on Apple TV
- Unable to access content after donation
Requested features
5 requests- Update the app (iOS 17)
- Allow background listening (podcast mode)
- Fix Stephanie Miller show updates
- Make app downloadable on Apple TV
- Provide access to content after donation
In-app purchases
Majority Report
- Majority Reporter$9.991 Month
Free Speech TV
No in-app purchases
Questions
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