# CANAL+ vs GNTV

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GNTV at 81% against CANAL+'s 33%. GNTV also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). CANAL+'s advantage is ratings volume (517 vs 4) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CANAL+ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. GNTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

GNTV holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CANAL+ has 517 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of CANAL+'s written reviews are positive against 81% of GNTV's.

CANAL+ ships an update fortnightly, GNTV every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CANAL+ | GNTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (517 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canal-plus/id694580816/reviews) | **[4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gntv/id6446637832/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **517** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 32.7% of reviews | **81.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 94 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [GROUPE CANAL+](https://appshunter.io/developer/694580819) | [DASHADJA US LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896434048) |

## 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, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| 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 | $2.99 | one-time |
| CANAL VOD movie or show | $3.99 | 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


### GNTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gntv/id6446637832)

Explore captivating short videos showcasing African cultures, travel, and entrepreneurship. This app offers an immersive entertainment experience to discover and enjoy diverse stories from the continent.

**Highlights:** Short immersive videos, African cultures, Travel stories, Entrepreneurship insights, Entertainment focused

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CANAL+ free?

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

### Is GNTV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CANAL+ or GNTV?

GNTV is rated higher. CANAL+ averages 3.8 out of 5 from 517 ratings, while GNTV averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do CANAL+ or GNTV have ads?

CANAL+ shows ads; GNTV does not.

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

CANAL+ ships an update fortnightly, and GNTV every 6 weeks. Most recently, CANAL+ was updated on November 11, 2026 and GNTV on November 7, 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.*