# Midnight Pulp vs SHIFT SWIM

The clearest difference is ads: SHIFT SWIM at none against Midnight Pulp's shown. Midnight Pulp's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 35) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Midnight Pulp sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and SHIFT SWIM sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Midnight Pulp holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Midnight Pulp has 1.8K ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Midnight Pulp's written reviews are positive against 45% of SHIFT SWIM's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Midnight Pulp | SHIFT SWIM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midnight-pulp/id1258727736/reviews)** | [4.4 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-swim/id1560375556/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 35 |
| Positive reviews | **48.9% of reviews** | 45.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.2** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Cinedigm](https://appshunter.io/developer/964790507) | [SocialNetwork.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560375558) |

## What reviewers say

### Midnight Pulp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midnight-pulp/id1258727736)

Discover a curated collection of cult movies and strange shows from around the globe. This streaming service is dedicated to delivering unique and offbeat entertainment for fans of the unusual.

**Highlights:** Cult movie streaming, Strange show collection, Global content, Unique entertainment

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Midnight Pulp Premium 30 | $5.99 | per month |
| Midnight Pulp Monthly Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Midnight Pulp Premium 365 | $59.99 | per year |
| Midnight Pulp Yearly Plan | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎥 Great selection of movies
- 🎬 Love the collection
- 🍿 Awesome content
- 🕹️ Diverse library of films and Anime

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy/incomplete app
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate
- 🔇 No subtitles
- ⏭️ No fast forward/rewind buttons
- 📺 Chromecast issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes/freezes
- Movies won't load
- Orientation issues
- Subscription issues
- Playback issues

**Requested features**

- Add subtitles
- Improve Chromecast support
- Add fast forward/rewind buttons
- Organize content better
- Improve search functionality


### SHIFT SWIM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-swim/id1560375556)

This app showcases the latest designer bikini fashion with stunning models in exotic locations. Watch hundreds of exciting shows, join live streams, and chat with models. Collect and share your favorite content, including exclusive interviews and backstage footage.

**Highlights:** Watch hundreds of fashion shows, AirPlay to TV in 4K, Join live streams, Chat with models, Collect favorite shows, Share shows with friends, Exclusive interviews and backstage footage

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription / $6.99 | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription / 58.99 | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Midnight Pulp free?

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

### Is SHIFT SWIM free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Midnight Pulp or SHIFT SWIM?

Midnight Pulp is rated higher. Midnight Pulp averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while SHIFT SWIM averages 4.4 from 35 ratings.

### Do Midnight Pulp or SHIFT SWIM have ads?

Midnight Pulp shows ads; SHIFT SWIM does not.

### Which is updated more often, Midnight Pulp or SHIFT SWIM?

Midnight Pulp ships an update every 3 months, and SHIFT SWIM every 3 months. Most recently, Midnight Pulp was updated on October 13, 2026 and SHIFT SWIM on October 3, 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.*