Truth+ is a news and entertainment streaming app for mobile and TV, offering live channels and on-demand content through proprietary infrastructure.
Product velocity
Intense
Daily rank 🇺🇸
#90
▲7News · free
Sentiment
4.2
1k reviews
Nemesis
Fragmented field
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
The platform removes the risk of content moderation by Big Tech, serving users who prioritize non-mainstream news sources.
For Viewers seeking news and entertainment content that aligns with specific political or cultural values.
Key features
Interactive program schedule covering two weeks of broadcast content
On-demand access to shows broadcast within the previous week
Cloud-based recording storage for live programming
Account verification and boosted comments for Patriot Package subscribers
Custom servers and routers designed to bypass third-party content moderation
How much does it cost?
Freemium model anchored at $9.99/month, using exclusive premium channels and social platform status as primary conversion drivers.
Velocity
Intense developmentShow more...
5 versions in history. Development pace: intense.
Who built it?
User Sentiment
What do users think recently?
Recent user voice shows a mixed sentiment. Users appreciate alternative news and conservative programming provide a valued viewing experience for users seeking non-mainstream content and playback controls like rewind and start-over functionality improve the viewing experience for live and recorded content.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- Alternative news and conservative programming provide a valued viewing experience for users seeking non-mainstream content
- Playback controls like rewind and start-over functionality improve the viewing experience for live and recorded content
- Cross-platform accessibility across mobile and television devices allows for flexible viewing habits in different environments
- Frequent application crashes and playback glitches disrupt the viewing experience during standard program usage
49 of 49 recent reviews analyzed · high confidence · Mixed overall
Read the full review analysisUnlock 2 more frustration themes and 2 user requests, each backed by review evidence.
Access the full report for freeCompetition
Competitive landscape for Truth+
How's the News market?
Truth+ holds a niche position in the News category, with a 4.71 rating on iOS and a 3.82 rating on Android. The 0.89-star rating gap between platforms suggests that the Android build suffers from more severe technical instability than its iOS counterpart.
Read the market outlookThe rivals identified
Unlock the deeper market read.
Access the full report for freeThe Analyst's Read
Key takeaways for Truth+
Where is it heading?
The streaming market for value-aligned content is consolidating, and Truth+ currently faces a critical stability bottleneck. Unless the developer addresses the core infrastructure issues, the platform risks losing its loyal base to more stable, albeit less specialized, competitors.
- Frequent playback glitches and authentication failures disrupt the viewing experience, which erodes the daily active habit and compounds existing churn pressure.
- The availability of exclusive, value-aligned news content maintains a loyal user base that views the app as a necessary alternative to mainstream media.
The SWOT
- Proprietary infrastructure bypasses third-party content moderation
- Social platform integration increases switching costs for subscribers
- Expansion of cloud DVR storage capacity
- Implementation of universal closed captioning
Next best moves
Rebuild authentication flow because persistent login loops are the #1 barrier to paid content access → reduce churn
+ 1 more prioritized moveThe counter-intuitive read
The platform's proprietary infrastructure is a double-edged sword: while it prevents external moderation…
Read the full takeSince the last report: Truth+ transitioned to a freemium pricing model and elevated its proprietary infrastructure and catch-up TV features to differentiator status. These updates are currently offset by significant user complaints regarding playback stability and authentication failures.
Bottom line
Prioritizing infrastructure reliability and authentication stability is the primary requirement for retention, as current technical friction undermines the value proposition of uncancellable media.
Unlock 2 critical frictions, 2 market threats, 1 more prioritized move and the analyst’s take.
Access the full report for freeFAQ
Is Truth+ free to use?
Does Truth+ work on smart TVs?
Why am I being asked to log in repeatedly?
What makes Truth+ different from mainstream news apps?
Sources
Report last updated