# Kanopy vs Dropout

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kanopy at none against Dropout's 2. Kanopy also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). Dropout's advantage is review sentiment (99% vs 72%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dropout sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Kanopy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dropout holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 152K and 79K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Kanopy's written reviews are positive against 99% of Dropout's.

Kanopy ships an update every 2 weeks, Dropout every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kanopy | Dropout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (152K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanopy/id1205614510/reviews) | **[5.0 (79K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropout/id1380833056/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **152K** | 79K |
| Positive reviews | 72.3% of reviews | **99.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #156 | **#54** |
| Size | 104 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Kanopy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1205614509) | [Connected Ventures, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/404504382) |

## What reviewers say

### Kanopy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanopy/id1205614510)

**Currently charting:** #156 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

Access a vast library of films and documentaries for free with your library card. Enjoy ad-free streaming of award-winning movies, The Criterion Collection, and curated content for children, with new titles added regularly.

**Highlights:** Free film streaming, Ad-free viewing, Library card required, Festival award-winning films, Documentaries, The Criterion Collection, Kanopy Kids with parental controls

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎥 Eclectic and engaging selection of films and series
- 🎬 Great movies and documentaries
- 🏆 Excellent content and thoughtful entertainment
- 🌍 Wide selection of various international material
- 🧠 Fantastic educational content like The Great Courses

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes, freezes, and has stability issues
- 🔍 Difficult to search and navigate, poor user experience
- 🕰️ Losing credits just for resuming a movie
- 🔇 No way to turn off closed captions
- 📺 Chromecast and TV integration problems

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Login issues, unable to sign in or access account
- Chromecast and TV streaming problems
- Video playback issues, including blurry or out of sync
- Inconsistent behavior when resuming or rewatching movies

**Requested features**

- Add ability to pause, rewind, and resume movies without using credits
- Improve search and browsing functionality
- Provide more content filtering and parental control options
- Add support for offline viewing and downloads
- Enhance Chromecast and TV integration


### Dropout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropout/id1380833056)

**Currently charting:** #54 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

Access exclusive, uncensored, and ad-free original comedy series and content. Enjoy weekly releases and a vast library of shows from popular talent. Support independent comedy with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Original comedy series, Exclusive content, Ad-free viewing, Uncensored content, Weekly new episodes, Extensive video library

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Annual | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent content
- 👍 Intuitive app interface
- 🔒 No ads
- 💰 Great value for money
- 👥 Supportive community

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app glitches
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate/search for content
- 💾 Inconsistent resume/continue watching functionality
- 🔇 No auto-play for next episode

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent playback when switching devices
- Closed captions not always accurate

**Requested features**

- Add user profiles/accounts for shared subscriptions
- Improve search and content discovery
- Enhance resume/continue watching features
- Implement auto-play for next episode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kanopy free?

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

### Is Dropout free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Kanopy or Dropout?

Dropout is rated higher. Kanopy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 152K ratings, while Dropout averages 5.0 from 79K ratings.

### Do Kanopy or Dropout have ads?

Neither Kanopy nor Dropout shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kanopy or Dropout?

Kanopy ships an update every 2 weeks, and Dropout every 2 months. Most recently, Kanopy was updated on October 21, 2026 and Dropout on October 21, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Kanopy or Dropout?

Kanopy currently peaks at #156 in the App Store charts, and Dropout at #54. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*