MovYU vs KinoIS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
MovYU
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MovYU is your companion for discovering movies and TV showsβwhatβs in cinemas, whatβs trending, and what to watch next. Browse curated lists for movies (in cinemas and popular picks) and TV shows (latest, top rated, and airing today). Dig deeper with rich detail pages: cast, seasons, trailers, and titles you might also like. Search with powerful filtersβtitle, actors, genres, and moreβto find exactly what youβre in the mood for. Organize your viewing with Favorites and Watchlist, set watch reminders, and explore Extras including trending picks and awards season coverage. MovYU supports Dark Mode, a cleaner interface, and multiple languages. Optional MovYU Plus unlocks the full experience (see in-app purchase terms). Data provided via third-party movie/TV databases. MovYU is an independent app and is not affiliated with studios or streaming services. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://github.com/chamberton/MoVYU-privacy-policy/blob/main/README.md
KinoIS
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KinoIS is a movie and TV encyclopedia: ratings, cast, facts, trailers, stills, similar titles and where to watch legally. Browse more than 900,000 films and series. See Kinopoisk and IMDb scores, clips and extras. Pick your city for this weekβs premieres and, in many countries, live per-cinema session times. You still get digital releases and streaming availability everywhere. Save favorites, sign in (email or Sign in with Apple), watch short clips, and chat about a screening or your city. Browse the catalog with filters, read news and the blog, play the quiz, import lists, and open your public profile. The app does not host or stream full movies. Watch links go only to legal services.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KinoIS at none against MovYU's 2. KinoIS also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). MovYU's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. MovYU sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. KinoIS asks for nothing beyond the download.
MovYU ships an update fortnightly, KinoIS daily. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MovYU | KinoIS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Daily β better |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | serge mbamba | Oleksandr Shapoval |
In-app purchases
MovYU
- MovYU Pro Annual$29.991 Year
- MovYU Lifetime$250.00
KinoIS
No in-app purchases









