# CANAL+ vs Drone

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Drone at none against CANAL+'s 13. Drone also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.5). CANAL+'s advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and device support (5 vs 3). On price and review sentiment there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CANAL+ sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Drone asks for nothing beyond the download.

CANAL+ ships an update fortnightly, Drone every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CANAL+ | Drone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (510 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canal-plus/id694580816/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **510** | — |
| Positive reviews | 32.8% of reviews | **38.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 95 MB | 319 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GROUPE CANAL+](https://appshunter.io/developer/694580819) | [Sylvain MERIEULT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1352936281) |

## 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


### Drone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drone-spot/id1352936282)

Discover numerous locations for drone flying with essential information on air regulations in France and abroad. Access details like spot accessibility, sunrise/sunset times, and weather forecasts. Explore photos and videos of listed spots for photography, videography, or recreational drone use.

**Highlights:** Drone flying spot discovery, Air regulation information, Spot accessibility details, Sunrise/sunset times, Weather forecasts, Spot photos and videos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CANAL+ free?

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

### Is Drone free?

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

### Do CANAL+ or Drone have ads?

CANAL+ shows ads; Drone does not.

### Which is updated more often, CANAL+ or Drone?

CANAL+ ships an update fortnightly, and Drone every 6 weeks. Most recently, CANAL+ was updated on September 23, 2026 and Drone on June 11, 2026.

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