# CANAL+ vs Vivastream

The clearest difference is rating: Vivastream at 4.5 against CANAL+'s 3.8. Vivastream also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (47% vs 33%). CANAL+'s advantage is device support (5 vs 1) and ratings volume (516 vs 133). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CANAL+ sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Vivastream sells 43 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Vivastream holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 516 and 133 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of CANAL+'s written reviews are positive against 47% of Vivastream's.

CANAL+ ships an update fortnightly, Vivastream every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CANAL+ | Vivastream |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (516 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canal-plus/id694580816/reviews) | **[4.5 (133 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vivastream/id6740786875/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **516** | 133 |
| Positive reviews | 32.7% of reviews | **47.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 94 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.5** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [GROUPE CANAL+](https://appshunter.io/developer/694580819) | [Vivastream App, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819896756) |

## 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


### Vivastream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vivastream/id6740786875)

Experience live events like never before with this app, offering seamless HD streaming of concerts, sports, and conferences. Relive moments with on-demand replays and stay engaged with interactive features. Never miss an important event with personalized notifications.

**Highlights:** Ultra-smooth live streaming in HD, On-demand replays, Personalized event notifications, Real-time interactivity (polls, Q&A), Accessible on any device

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

**In-app purchases (43)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vivastream Live Content 122 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Vivastream Gift Rose | $0.99 | one-time |
| Vivastream livestream 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Vivastream Live Event 12 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Concert Live Kadja Yelams | $0.99 | one-time |
| Live Concert KS BLOOM Basic | $0.99 | one-time |
| Live Concert of HIMRA | $0.99 | one-time |
| Vivastream Live Event 8 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Vivastream livestream 4 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Vivastream Live Event 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Vivastream Live Event 6 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Vivastream Live Event 7 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Vivastream Live Event 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Vivastream Live Event | $1.99 | one-time |
| Concert Live Enfant Noir | $1.99 | one-time |
| Live Concert of Lesky | $1.99 | one-time |
| Live Concert of Yode and Siro | $1.99 | one-time |
| Release Party STE MILANO | $1.99 | one-time |
| Vivastream Live Event 10 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vivastream Live Event 5 | $2.99 | one-time |
| MABIO - graphie 2e Partie | $2.99 | one-time |
| Concert Live MORIJAH | $2.99 | one-time |
| MA BIO graphie - Révélations | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vivastream Live Event 11 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Vivastream Live Content 120 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Vivastream Live Content 121 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rosita \| Le Direct | $3.99 | one-time |
| Concert Live - FAYA JOSHUA DDY | $3.99 | one-time |
| Live Concert Dadju Tayc BASIC | $3.99 | one-time |
| Dadju Tayc VIP Live Concert | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vivastream Live Event 9 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Live Concert KS BLOOM Medium | $6.99 | one-time |
| Vivastream Live Event 4 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Vivastream Gift Diamond | $8.99 | one-time |
| Vivastream Live Content 119 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Vivastream Live Event Online | $8.99 | one-time |
| KS BLOOM live concert | $8.99 | one-time |
| Vivastream livestream 8 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Histoire Inspirantes de femmes | $12.99 | one-time |
| Vivastream Live Content 128 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Vivastream Live Content 129 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Vivastream Live Content 125 | $22.99 | one-time |
| Vivastream Live Event 3 | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CANAL+ free?

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

### Is Vivastream free?

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

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

Vivastream is rated higher. CANAL+ averages 3.8 out of 5 from 516 ratings, while Vivastream averages 4.5 from 133 ratings.

### Do CANAL+ or Vivastream have ads?

CANAL+ shows ads; Vivastream does not.

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

CANAL+ ships an update fortnightly, and Vivastream every 2 weeks. Most recently, CANAL+ was updated on October 24, 2026 and Vivastream on October 22, 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.*