On Friday, March 4, 2011, Discovery Channel HD became the top free iPad app on the entire iTunes App Store, a mere three days after its debut.  The interactive app, developed by Bottle Rocket Apps, complements Discovery Channel’s award-winning programs and offers fully integrated social TV check-in.

The Discovery Channel App for iPad brings fans greater access to their favorite programs and real-life characters with a collection of video clips from the network’s new hit series including GOLD RUSH: ALASKA, SONS OF GUNS, AUCTION KINGS and FLYING WILD ALASKA, as well as longtime fan-favorite signature series such as AMERICAN CHOPPER, DEADLIEST CATCH, MAN VS. WILD, MYTHBUSTERS and others. Fans can check in via the “I’m Watching” button to let their friends on Facebook and Twitter know what they are watching, all while getting the latest social media updates from Discovery and participating in conversations with fellow fans.

Discovery fans love the new app.  One App Store reviewer summed it up this way: “This is what the iPad was created for.  It is just gorgeous to look at.  A must have!”

The Discovery Channel HD app is a free download from the iTunes App Store.