# Tastemade vs MagellanTV Documentaries

The clearest difference is monetization model: Tastemade at free with in-app purchases against MagellanTV Documentaries's subscription. Tastemade also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 37%) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). MagellanTV Documentaries's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tastemade sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and MagellanTV Documentaries sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Tastemade against 4.6 for MagellanTV Documentaries. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.7K and 3.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Tastemade's written reviews are positive against 37% of MagellanTV Documentaries's.

Tastemade ships an update every 3 months, MagellanTV Documentaries every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tastemade | MagellanTV Documentaries |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (7.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tastemade-stream-shows-and-docs/id971197898/reviews) | [4.6 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magellantv-documentaries/id1449628141/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.7K** | 3.9K |
| Positive reviews | **50.2% of reviews** | 36.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 70 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tastemade, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/635281034) | [MagellanTV LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449628140) |

## What reviewers say

### Tastemade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tastemade-stream-shows-and-docs/id971197898)

Stream award-winning food, travel, and home design shows. Explore a vast library of content, from cooking tutorials to travel documentaries. Enjoy free streaming or opt for an ad-free, on-demand experience with a premium membership.

**Highlights:** Award-winning food, travel, home shows, Over 1,000 hours of content, Ad-free streaming option, On-demand viewing, Save favorite shows, Cross-platform access

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tastemade+ Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Tastemade+ Annual | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and easy to use
- 👍 Great variety of recipes
- 🎨 Visually appealing videos
- 🍴 Delicious and easy-to-make dishes
- 🤩 Entertaining presenters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for many features
- 📋 Lack of written recipes
- 🔍 Poor search and navigation
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Login issues
- Inconsistent video playback
- Saved recipes disappearing

**Requested features**

- Add written recipes alongside videos
- Improve search functionality
- Allow saving unlimited recipes
- Provide more free content
- Fix stability issues


### MagellanTV Documentaries

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magellantv-documentaries/id1449628141)

Access an expansive library of documentaries across various genres like history, nature, and science. Enjoy unlimited streaming with new content added weekly, free from advertisements. Cast content to your TV and explore exclusive playlists.

**Highlights:** Unlimited streaming, Extensive genre collections, Exclusive playlists, New content added weekly, No advertising, Cast to TV

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership | $6.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Membership | $17.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Membership | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great content and selection
- 💡 Diverse range of documentaries
- 🚀 Excellent customer service
- 🤩 Impressive content quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with frequent crashes
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and search
- 🔌 Inconsistent streaming performance
- 🤯 Frustrating login and account issues
- 🤔 Lack of basic features (e.g. continue watching, auto-play)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Videos freeze or have audio-only playback
- Login issues and inability to access account
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Download failures and unreliable offline viewing

**Requested features**

- Add skip forward/backward buttons
- Implement picture-in-picture mode
- Improve offline viewing and downloads
- Provide better content organization and search
- Add user profile and watch history features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tastemade free?

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

### Is MagellanTV Documentaries free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tastemade or MagellanTV Documentaries?

Tastemade and MagellanTV Documentaries are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7.7K and 3.9K ratings respectively.

### Do Tastemade or MagellanTV Documentaries have ads?

Tastemade shows ads; MagellanTV Documentaries does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tastemade or MagellanTV Documentaries?

Tastemade ships an update every 3 months, and MagellanTV Documentaries every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tastemade was updated on September 25, 2026 and MagellanTV Documentaries on September 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.*