# Classix vs Apple TV Screeners

The clearest difference is rating: Classix at 4.5 against Apple TV Screeners's 2.6. Classix also leads on ratings volume (4K vs 90) and review sentiment (28% vs 16%). Apple TV Screeners's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Classix sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Apple TV Screeners asks for nothing beyond the download.

Classix holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Classix has 4K ratings behind it against 90, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Classix's written reviews are positive against 16% of Apple TV Screeners's.

Classix ships an update every 3 weeks, Apple TV Screeners every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Classix | Apple TV Screeners |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classix/id1071737169/reviews)** | [2.6 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apple-tv-screeners/id1506194113/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | 90 |
| Positive reviews | **27.5% of reviews** | 16.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 82 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Classix Media Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/427453267) | [Deluxe Entertainment Services Group, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/562123468) |

## What reviewers say

### Classix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classix/id1071737169)

Access a vast library of classic movies and TV shows across numerous genres. Enjoy curated content, live channels, and personalized recommendations on all your Apple devices. Stream anytime, anywhere, and save your favorites for later.

**Highlights:** Curated library of classic movies and TV shows, 25 exclusive live TV channels, Personalized recommendations, Save to your list and resume watching, Universal search with Siri and Spotlight, Picture-in-Picture support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Classix+ – Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Classix+ – Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Classix+ | $49.99 | one-time |
| Classix+ – Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great selection of classic movies and TV shows
- 👍 Lifetime subscription is good value
- 🚀 Lots of content available
- 👍 Brings back nostalgic memories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app not working
- 🔍 Poor video and audio quality
- 🔍 Incomplete movies/shows, missing content
- 🔍 Buggy app with many issues
- 💰 Paid subscription not worth it

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Videos won't load or play
- Account and subscription issues
- Playback controls not working
- Syncing issues across devices

**Requested features**

- Add closed captions/subtitles
- Improve video and audio quality
- Fix bugs and crashes
- Expand content library
- Allow resume playback from where left off


### Apple TV Screeners

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apple-tv-screeners/id1506194113)

This app provides exclusive access to screeners for awards voters and press members. Log in with your unique code or registered credentials to view content. It is separate from the general Apple TV app.

**Highlights:** Exclusive screener access, Awards voting content, Press screening access, Secure login, Pre-authorized access

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Classix free?

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

### Is Apple TV Screeners free?

Apple TV Screeners is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Classix or Apple TV Screeners?

Classix is rated higher. Classix averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Apple TV Screeners averages 2.6 from 90 ratings.

### Do Classix or Apple TV Screeners have ads?

Neither Classix nor Apple TV Screeners shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Classix or Apple TV Screeners?

Classix ships an update every 3 weeks, and Apple TV Screeners every 5 weeks. Most recently, Classix was updated on September 24, 2026 and Apple TV Screeners on September 9, 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.*