# Midnight Pulp vs altDQ

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: altDQ at none against Midnight Pulp's 4. altDQ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). Midnight Pulp's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Midnight Pulp sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. altDQ asks for nothing beyond the download.

altDQ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Midnight Pulp has 1.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Midnight Pulp ships an update every 3 months, altDQ weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Midnight Pulp | altDQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midnight-pulp/id1258727736/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altdq/id6738352231/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 48.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 44 MB | 445 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.2** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Cinedigm](https://appshunter.io/developer/964790507) | [Isovist Limited (UK)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779057941) |

## 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


### altDQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altdq/id6738352231)

Explore a seminal 1986 digital art piece in an immersive 3D space. Interact with the artwork to reveal hidden code, hypertext, and behind-the-scenes stories about its creation.

**Highlights:** 3D space exploration, Tap to reveal code and hypertext, View artwork from both sides, See dimensional photos, Behind-the-scenes stories, Interactive elements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Midnight Pulp free?

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

### Is altDQ free?

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

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

altDQ is rated higher. Midnight Pulp averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while altDQ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Midnight Pulp or altDQ have ads?

Midnight Pulp shows ads; altDQ does not.

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

Midnight Pulp ships an update every 3 months, and altDQ weekly. Most recently, Midnight Pulp was updated on October 21, 2026 and altDQ on October 12, 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.*