# Midnight Pulp vs Darya

The clearest difference is rating: Midnight Pulp at 4.7 against Darya's 3.5. Midnight Pulp also leads on review sentiment (49% vs 31%) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 218). Darya's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.2). On price, update cadence, ads 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 Darya sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 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 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Midnight Pulp has 1.8K ratings behind it against 218, 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 31% of Darya's.

Midnight Pulp ships an update every 3 months, Darya every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Midnight Pulp | Darya |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midnight-pulp/id1258727736/reviews)** | [3.5 (218 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darya/id1606243843/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 218 |
| Positive reviews | **48.9% of reviews** | 30.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Cinedigm](https://appshunter.io/developer/964790507) | [Moby Media FZ-LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606243845) |

## 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


### Darya

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darya/id1606243843)

Stream a diverse collection of TV shows and movies in Dari, Farsi, and Pashto. Enjoy Afghan, Turkish, Western, Indian, and Korean content, including series, documentaries, news, sports, and cartoons.

**Highlights:** Watch in Dari, Farsi, Pashto, Afghan content, Turkish series, Western movies, Indian dramas, Korean shows, Documentaries and news

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Darya+ | $3.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Great app for entertainment
- 👍 Variety of content
- 🙌 Helpful for travelers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 📺 Incomplete series and missing episodes
- 🔍 Poor search and navigation
- 🔇 Audio and translation issues

**Reported bugs**

- Videos getting stuck or freezing
- Subscription issues and inability to unsubscribe
- Inconsistent content updates
- Compatibility problems on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add more Turkish and war/mafia series
- Improve episode availability and completeness
- Provide better search and filtering options
- Enhance audio and translation quality
- Offer ad-free subscription option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Midnight Pulp free?

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

### Is Darya free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Midnight Pulp or Darya?

Midnight Pulp is rated higher. Midnight Pulp averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Darya averages 3.5 from 218 ratings.

### Do Midnight Pulp or Darya have ads?

Both Midnight Pulp and Darya show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Midnight Pulp or Darya?

Midnight Pulp ships an update every 3 months, and Darya every 4 months. Most recently, Midnight Pulp was updated on September 21, 2026 and Darya on September 22, 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.*