# Letterboxd vs Slapp

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Letterboxd at 88K against Slapp's 8. Letterboxd also leads on chart position (#18 vs unranked) and review sentiment (59% vs 50%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Letterboxd sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $18.99 per year and Slapp sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Slapp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Letterboxd has 88K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of Letterboxd's written reviews are positive against 50% of Slapp's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Letterboxd ships an update fortnightly, Slapp weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Letterboxd | Slapp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (88K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letterboxd/id1054271011/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slapp-islenskt-samfelag/id6756019082/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **88K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **59.3% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | — |
| Size | 138 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Letterboxd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1054271010) | [Vestra AI ehf.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857995200) |

## What reviewers say

### Letterboxd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letterboxd/id1054271011)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Free · Social Networking, #30 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

Connect with fellow movie enthusiasts to track your viewing history, share reviews, and discover new films. Log movies, rate them, and engage with a vibrant community of cinephiles.

**Highlights:** Log films with date, rating, and review, Browse popular and highly rated films, View and filter activity feed, Read and comment on reviews, Create and edit film lists, Follow members and see their activity

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Letterboxd Pro (1 Year) | $18.99 | per year |
| Letterboxd Patron (1 Year) | $48.99 | per year |
| Video Store Rental | $3.99 | one-time |
| Video Store Rental | $4.99 | one-time |
| Video Store Rental | $5.99 | one-time |
| Video Store Rental | $6.99 | one-time |
| Video Store Rental | $9.99 | one-time |
| Video Store Rental | $14.99 | one-time |
| Video Store Rental | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for movie lovers
- 🚀 Smooth and intuitive interface
- 💡 Useful features like movie logging and reviews
- 👍 Helpful community and social aspects
- 👍 Comprehensive movie database

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Logging out issues
- 🐛 Rendering and UI glitches
- 🔋 Audio playback issues with ads
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with user tracking

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to save or edit reviews
- Search and navigation issues
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between app and website
- Syncing and data loss problems when switching devices

**Requested features**

- Add TV show support
- Improve social features like notifications and commenting
- Implement offline functionality
- Add more customization options
- Introduce a cheaper tier for basic features


### Slapp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slapp-islenskt-samfelag/id6756019082)

A new Icelandic social media platform focused on genuine connections and community. It uses electronic identification for verified users and offers an ad-free experience with features like a news feed, groups, and direct messaging.

**Highlights:** Verified user accounts via electronic ID, Ad-free social media experience, News feed for friends and family updates, Group creation and participation, Direct secure messaging, Developed in Iceland

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Slapp+ mánaðaráskrift | $9.99 | per month |
| Slapp+ mánaðaráskrift | $12.99 | per month |
| Slapp+ ársáskrift | $79.99 | per year |
| Slapp+ ársáskrift | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Letterboxd free?

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

### Is Slapp free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Letterboxd or Slapp?

Slapp is rated higher. Letterboxd averages 4.8 out of 5 from 88K ratings, while Slapp averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Letterboxd or Slapp have ads?

Both Letterboxd and Slapp show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Letterboxd or Slapp?

Letterboxd ships an update fortnightly, and Slapp weekly. Most recently, Letterboxd was updated on November 8, 2026 and Slapp on November 5, 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.*