# Fawesome vs FLIXY

The clearest difference is rating: Fawesome at 4.7 against FLIXY's 4.0. Fawesome also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (11K vs 4). FLIXY's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Fawesome holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fawesome has 11K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Fawesome ships an update weekly, FLIXY every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fawesome | FLIXY |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fawesome/id1063891742/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flixy/id1441090136/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 43 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FutureToday Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/408765227) | [Black Forest Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1440481237) |

## What reviewers say

### Fawesome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fawesome/id1063891742)

Stream over 150,000 free movies and TV shows without any subscription. Enjoy a vast library of Hollywood blockbusters, cult classics, and Spanish-language content, plus hundreds of live TV channels across all genres.

**Highlights:** 150,000+ free movies and TV shows, No subscription or sign-up required, Massive, ever-growing library, HD quality streaming, Hundreds of free live TV channels, Personalized recommendations

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎥 Excellent catalog of movies
- 👍 Great content selection
- 💰 Good value for free service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔊 Extremely loud commercials
- 🤔 Lack of movie information/descriptions
- 🤯 Inconsistent user experience across platforms
- 🤖 Buggy menu/navigation system

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to remove watched titles from 'Continue Watching' list
- Casting/streaming issues on certain devices
- Inconsistent content availability across platforms

**Requested features**

- Add movie/show descriptions
- Implement user accounts for cross-device syncing
- Improve ad volume control and placement
- Enhance search and browsing capabilities


### FLIXY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flixy/id1441090136)

Discover new movies and TV shows by seeing what your friends are watching and recommending. Rate content based on technical and emotional qualities, and build watchlists together. Never waste time on bad TV again.

**Highlights:** See friends' watch activity, Rate films and TV shows, Get personalized recommendations, Create and share watchlists, Discover new content, Check into shows and films

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fawesome free?

Fawesome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is FLIXY free?

FLIXY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Fawesome or FLIXY?

Fawesome is rated higher. Fawesome averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while FLIXY averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Fawesome or FLIXY have ads?

Fawesome shows ads; FLIXY does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fawesome or FLIXY?

Fawesome ships an update weekly, and FLIXY every 10 months. Most recently, Fawesome was updated on November 8, 2026 and FLIXY on November 2, 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.*
