# VidAngel vs Canon+

The clearest difference is ads: VidAngel at none against Canon+'s shown. VidAngel also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). Canon+'s advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 54%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VidAngel sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Canon+ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 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 — 4.9 for VidAngel against 4.9 for Canon+. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.8K and 3.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of VidAngel's written reviews are positive against 84% of Canon+'s.

VidAngel ships an update weekly, Canon+ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VidAngel | Canon+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vidangel/id999547807/reviews) | **[4.9 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canon-plus/id1538652829/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.8K** | 3.1K |
| Positive reviews | 54.2% of reviews | **84.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#128** | #199 |
| Size | 41 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VidAngel Entertainment, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588196382) | [Canon Press](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538652831) |

## What reviewers say

### VidAngel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vidangel/id999547807)

**Currently charting:** #128 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

This app allows users to filter offensive content like profanity, nudity, and violence from thousands of streaming movies and TV shows. Users can customize filters for various content types and connect their existing streaming service accounts. It also offers original content included with the subscription.

**Highlights:** Filter profanity, nudity, violence, Customizable content filters, Connects to streaming services, Original content included, Set default filters, Fine-tune filters per viewing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VidAngel Standard Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Pay It Forward - $14.99 | $14.99 | per month |
| VidAngel Standard Annual | $129.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent filtering capabilities
- 👍 Allows watching movies/shows without inappropriate content
- 🙌 Customizable filters
- 💯 Great service for families
- 🤩 Game-changer for clean entertainment

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, glitchy, and unreliable app
- 🔌 Connectivity issues when casting to TV
- 📺 Limited content selection
- 💰 Expensive for the functionality provided
- 🤔 Inconsistent performance across devices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Streaming freezes or stops unexpectedly
- Login/authentication issues
- Incorrect filtering of content
- Compatibility problems with newer OS versions

**Requested features**

- Add more streaming service integrations (Disney+, Hulu, etc.)
- Improve fast-forward/rewind functionality
- Bring back Roku app support
- Enhance user interface and navigation
- Add a 'kids' profile mode


### Canon+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canon-plus/id1538652829)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

Access a vast library of Reformed Christian audio and video content, including sermons, audiobooks, documentaries, and exclusive series. Enjoy unlimited streaming, an ad-free experience, and early access to new releases. Engage with authors and receive special discounts.

**Highlights:** Unlimited audio and video streaming, Ad-free premium experience, Full catalog access, First access to new releases, Exclusive author interactions, Discounts on physical products

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $119.99 | per year |
| Canon Feed 342 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Canon Feed 343 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Canon Feed 344 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Canon Feed 345 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Canon Feed 346 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Canon Feed 347 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Canon Feed 348 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Canon Feed 349 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent content
- 🚀 Lots of content
- 🚀 Great value for money
- 👍 Helpful for Christian growth
- 👍 Trusted source of content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App issues (bugs, crashes, usability)
- 🐛 Difficulty navigating/finding content
- 🐛 Inconsistent progress tracking in audiobooks
- 🐛 Lack of offline/download functionality
- 🐛 Frequent sign-outs

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Loses progress in audiobooks
- Difficulty navigating content
- Inconsistent sign-in/sign-out behavior

**Requested features**

- Add sleep timer for audiobooks
- Improve bookmarking/progress tracking
- Implement family/profile sharing
- Add more playback speed options
- Improve TV/casting capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VidAngel free?

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

### Is Canon+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VidAngel or Canon+?

Canon+ is rated higher. VidAngel averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.8K ratings, while Canon+ averages 4.9 from 3.1K ratings.

### Do VidAngel or Canon+ have ads?

Canon+ shows ads; VidAngel does not.

### Which is updated more often, VidAngel or Canon+?

VidAngel ships an update weekly, and Canon+ every 3 months. Most recently, VidAngel was updated on October 24, 2026 and Canon+ on October 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, VidAngel or Canon+?

VidAngel currently peaks at #128 in the App Store charts, and Canon+ at #199. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*