# Passionflix vs Alt 101

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Alt 101 at none against Passionflix's 3. Alt 101 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Passionflix's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (4.1K vs 3). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Passionflix sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Alt 101 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Alt 101 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Passionflix has 4.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Passionflix ships an update every 3 months, Alt 101 every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Passionflix | Alt 101 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passionflix/id1269049415/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alt-101/id6469873648/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.1K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 76.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#188** | — |
| Size | 62 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Passionflix Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1269049414) | [Riverbend Communications Llc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1187366005) |

## What reviewers say

### Passionflix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passionflix/id1269049415)

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

Stream original movies and series adapted from best-selling romance novels, ranging from sweet to steamy. Discover romantic classics and curate your own viewing list. Adjust content to match your mood with a unique 'Barometer of Naughtiness' feature.

**Highlights:** Original romance movie and series adaptations, Curated collection of romantic classics, Barometer of Naughtiness content filter, Personalized movie watchlist, Adjustable audio and subtitles, Global content availability for subscribers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Passionflix Monthly Subscriber | $6.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Signature Membership | $144.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔥 Passion for Passionflix
- 🎬 Books brought to life
- 👍 Stays true to the books
- 🎥 High-quality productions
- 🤩 Excellent adaptations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Expensive subscription
- 🤔 Limited content selection
- 🐛 App crashes and bugs
- 🤯 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 💸 Double charging issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to fast forward
- Downloads don't work offline
- Subscription issues and invalid support email

**Requested features**

- Add fast forward/rewind buttons
- Resume playback from where left off
- Add more non-English subtitles
- Simplify app navigation and categories
- Expand content library beyond book adaptations


### Alt 101

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alt-101/id6469873648)

Listen to a curated selection of Alternative Rock, Punk, Emo, and Indie music from the 90s and 2000s. This radio station broadcasts across East Idaho, serving multiple cities with its unique music programming.

**Highlights:** Alternative Rock, Punk, Emo, Indie music, 90s and 2000s hits, East Idaho broadcast coverage, HD2 radio stream, Serving multiple cities

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Passionflix free?

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

### Is Alt 101 free?

Alt 101 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Passionflix or Alt 101?

Alt 101 is rated higher. Passionflix averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while Alt 101 averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Passionflix or Alt 101 have ads?

Alt 101 shows ads; Passionflix does not.

### Which is updated more often, Passionflix or Alt 101?

Passionflix ships an update every 3 months, and Alt 101 every 9 months. Most recently, Passionflix was updated on October 24, 2026 and Alt 101 on October 7, 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.*