# CANAL+ vs cda.pl

The clearest difference is review sentiment: cda.pl at 78% against CANAL+'s 33%. cda.pl also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.8) and ads (none vs shown). CANAL+'s advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (510 vs 160). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CANAL+ sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and cda.pl sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

cda.pl holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 510 and 160 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of CANAL+'s written reviews are positive against 78% of cda.pl's.

CANAL+ ships an update fortnightly, cda.pl every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CANAL+ | cda.pl |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (510 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canal-plus/id694580816/reviews) | **[4.8 (160 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cdapl/id1318175670/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **510** | 160 |
| Positive reviews | 32.8% of reviews | **77.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 95 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [GROUPE CANAL+](https://appshunter.io/developer/694580819) | [CDA S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1318175669) |

## What reviewers say

### CANAL+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canal-plus/id694580816)

Stream live TV channels, catch up on shows with replay options, and download content for offline viewing. Discover personalized recommendations and enjoy features like multi-live viewing and an immersive sports experience.

**Highlights:** Live TV streaming, On-demand replay, Offline downloads, Personalized recommendations, Multi-live viewing, Immersive sports experience, Kids' profiles

**Features:** SharePlay

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CANAL+SÉRIES (1 stream) | $5.99 | per month |
| CANAL+ (1 stream) | $19.99 | per month |
| C+ Ciné Séries (1 stream) | $24.99 | per month |
| CANAL+ (2 streams) | $24.99 | per month |
| CANAL+ Pack CANAL+ (1 stream) | $24.99 | per month |
| CANAL+ SPORT+Bundle (1 stream) | $29.99 | per month |
| CANAL VOD movie or show | $0.99 | one-time |
| CANAL VOD movie or show | $2.99 | one-time |
| CANAL VOD movie or show | $3.99 | one-time |
| CANAL VOD movie or show | $6.99 | one-time |
| CANAL VOD movie or show | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent app
- 🚀 Great update
- 🚀 Awesome
- 🚀 Very good app
- 🚀 Fantastic

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App keeps crashing
- 🐛 Impossible to cancel
- 🐛 Completely unusable
- 🐛 Impossible to watch anything
- 🐛 App doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- Favorites list issues
- Playback problems
- Login/account issues
- Compatibility problems with new OS versions
- Geolocation restrictions

**Requested features**

- Improve live channel access
- Add Chromecast support
- Improve video quality
- Provide more subtitle options
- Allow offline downloads


### cda.pl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cdapl/id1318175670)

Access a vast library of films and series legally and in high quality directly from your phone or tablet. Stream content to your TV using Chromecast and download titles for offline viewing. Enjoy Polish voiceovers, subtitles, and dubbing for cartoons.

**Highlights:** Access to premium films and series, Chromecast support for TV streaming, Offline viewing of downloaded content, Polish voiceovers, subtitles, and dubbing, Legal and high-quality streaming, Content from verified distributors

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CDA TV | $2.49 | per month |
| CDA Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| CDA Premium 2 | $5.99 | per month |
| CDA Premium + TV Start | $5.99 | per month |
| CDA TV | $8.99 | per month |
| CDA Premium + TV Basic | $11.99 | per month |
| CDA Premium 3 | $52.99 | per year |
| CDA Premium 4 | $52.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Large selection of movies and TV shows
- 💰 Free content available without subscription
- 🎬 Classic and retro films (80s/90s movies)
- 📱 Works well on multiple devices (iPhone, Apple TV)
- 🌍 Accessible outside Poland

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Server overload and frequent crashes
- ⏱️ Constant buffering and loading issues
- 🔒 Geo-blocking outside Poland despite premium
- 💳 Premium doesn't unlock all content
- 🔍 Search function returns only premium results

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on main profile (FireTV)
- Videos freeze and buffer every 2 minutes
- AirPlay functionality broken
- App doesn't remember pause position
- Login errors with Apple ID on TV

**Requested features**

- Arabic and English language options
- Improved search functionality for user videos
- Language settings easier to access
- Live TV functionality
- Sync between app and website profiles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CANAL+ free?

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

### Is cda.pl free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CANAL+ or cda.pl?

cda.pl is rated higher. CANAL+ averages 3.8 out of 5 from 510 ratings, while cda.pl averages 4.8 from 160 ratings.

### Do CANAL+ or cda.pl have ads?

CANAL+ shows ads; cda.pl does not.

### Which is updated more often, CANAL+ or cda.pl?

CANAL+ ships an update fortnightly, and cda.pl every 3 weeks. Most recently, CANAL+ was updated on September 26, 2026 and cda.pl on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*