# SVT Barn vs VIP Monkey

The clearest difference is rating: VIP Monkey at 5.0 against SVT Barn's 3.8. VIP Monkey also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). SVT Barn's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (19 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VIP Monkey sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. SVT Barn asks for nothing beyond the download.

VIP Monkey holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SVT Barn has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SVT Barn ships an update every 3 months, VIP Monkey every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SVT Barn | VIP Monkey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/svt-barn/id848345240/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vip-monkey/id983966318/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sveriges Television AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/343544217) | [VIP-Monkey AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795471475) |

## What reviewers say

### SVT Barn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/svt-barn/id848345240)

Stream hundreds of hours of fun, exciting, and educational children's programs from SVT. Designed for safety and ease of use, kids can independently choose content in a secure, child-friendly environment. Features include A-Ö listings, search, curated lists, and playback via Airplay or Chromecast.

**Highlights:** Child-adapted streaming service, A-Ö program listings, Search functionality, Curated program lists, Airplay and Chromecast support, Automatic playback settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### VIP Monkey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vip-monkey/id983966318)

This app digitizes all your club cards, invitations, tickets, and discounts, eliminating the need for a physical wallet. Simply present your phone for entry to events and venues. It also includes a shop to purchase event tickets securely.

**Highlights:** Digital card storage, Event ticket purchasing, Secure QR code scanning, In-app shop, Credit card payment

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP MONKEY+ | $3.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SVT Barn free?

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

### Is VIP Monkey free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SVT Barn or VIP Monkey?

VIP Monkey is rated higher. SVT Barn averages 3.8 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while VIP Monkey averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SVT Barn or VIP Monkey have ads?

Neither SVT Barn nor VIP Monkey shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SVT Barn or VIP Monkey?

SVT Barn ships an update every 3 months, and VIP Monkey every 2 weeks. Most recently, SVT Barn was updated on October 8, 2026 and VIP Monkey on October 4, 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.*