# H&C+ vs GCTV

The clearest difference is rating: H&C+ at 4.4 against GCTV's 2.1. H&C+ also leads on ratings volume (108 vs 29). GCTV's advantage is review sentiment (18% vs 8%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. H&C+ sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and GCTV sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

H&C+ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 108 and 29 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 8% of H&C+'s written reviews are positive against 18% of GCTV's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

H&C+ ships an update every 3 months, GCTV every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | H&C+ | GCTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/h-and-c-plus/id779578047/reviews)** | [2.1 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gctv/id1565387424/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **108** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | 8.0% of reviews | **18.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 87 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [H&C TV Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/779578050) | [Global Champions GCL B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565387426) |

## What reviewers say

### H&C+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/h-and-c-plus/id779578047)

Stream live equestrian sports, access masterclasses from top professionals, and enjoy extensive entertainment content. Watch on any device, anywhere, anytime, for a comprehensive equestrian experience.

**Highlights:** Live equestrian event streaming, Masterclasses from top professionals, Equestrian entertainment content, Watch on any device, Accessible anytime, anywhere

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Horse and Country | $6.99 | per month |
| H&C+ Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| H&C+ Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| H&C+ Gold Monthly Subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| Horse and Country | $69.99 | per year |
| H&C Plus Annual Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| H&C+ Annual | $124.99 | per year |
| H&C+ Gold Annual | $249.99 | per year |
| B2B: Showjumping Season 1 | $14.99 | one-time |
| NCEA National Championships | $19.99 | one-time |
| Les 5 Etoiles de Pau 2023 | $24.99 | one-time |
| USEA American Eventing | $24.99 | one-time |
| Riding with the Reddens | $24.99 | one-time |
| Carolina International 2024 | $24.99 | one-time |
| NCEA National Championship | $24.99 | one-time |
| USEA Intercollegiate | $24.99 | one-time |
| Carolina International 2025 | $24.99 | one-time |
| "Oktoberfest" Horse Trials | $24.99 | one-time |
| 2024 USEA AEC | $24.99 | one-time |
| Dublin Horse Show 2024 Dublin | $24.99 | one-time |
| Giant Steps Charity Classic | $24.99 | one-time |
| Piazza di Siena CSIO5* Rome | $24.99 | one-time |
| Bramham International | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📺 Great equestrian content library
- 📱 Works well on phone devices
- 🖥️ Accessible on multiple platforms
- ⚡ Live events available on homepage
- 🎯 Easy navigation on some versions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- ❌ Constant streaming errors and buffering
- 🔍 No search functionality in app
- 📱 Poor cross-device compatibility
- 💳 Difficult subscription cancellation process

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when accessing content
- General error messages during playback
- Failed to load errors
- Cannot stream to TV/Apple TV
- Login page comes up blank

**Requested features**

- Search functionality in app
- Favorites page with one-click access
- User account display after login
- Related content recommendations
- Closed captions and playback speed controls


### GCTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gctv/id1565387424)

Stream live and on-demand show jumping events from major tours and leagues. Access premium content series and follow your favorite equestrian competitions on the go.

**Highlights:** Live show jumping events, On-demand content, Global Champions Tour coverage, Global Champions League coverage, Premium content series, Follow equestrian competitions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly GCTV Live Pass | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly GCTV Pro Pass | $24.99 | per month |
| Annual GCTV Live Pass | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual GCTV Pro Pass | $179.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is H&C+ free?

H&C+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GCTV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, H&C+ or GCTV?

H&C+ is rated higher. H&C+ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 108 ratings, while GCTV averages 2.1 from 29 ratings.

### Do H&C+ or GCTV have ads?

Neither H&C+ nor GCTV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, H&C+ or GCTV?

H&C+ ships an update every 3 months, and GCTV every 6 weeks. Most recently, H&C+ was updated on September 25, 2026 and GCTV on September 25, 2026.

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