Comparison

Dropout vs Nebula⁣

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Dropout

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
Read full description

WHAT’S ON IT? -New original series like Dimension 20, Game Changer, Um Actually, Breaking News, What the F 101, Ultramechatron Team Go, Bad Internet, and more. -Exclusive content you won't find anywhere else - all uncensored and ad-free - with talent like Brennan Lee Mulligan, Sam Reich, Zac Oyama, Emily Axford, Ally Beardsley, Lou Wilson, Aabria Iyengar, Erika Ishii, and more. -Weekly releases of new episodes, including Dimension 20, Adventuring Party, Game Changer, and more. -The definitive way to browse our extensive library of the CH video content you know and love. -The knowledge that you are supporting an independent comedy channel for the cost of one sorta okay sandwich per month. But hey, big blocks of text are pretty boring. Instead, how about just trying DROPOUT for a week totally free? Download the app and sign up for a trial of 3 free-as-heck days to watch everything your eyes can handle. Cancel anytime in the 3 day trial and never be charged! Don’t like it? I mean, we’re deeply hurt, but we understand. Cancel your membership, throw your phone in a lake, however you cope with disappointment. DO like it? Just kick back and keep watching, and your first month will automatically begin at the end of the free trial. Annual plans are also available at a discount, if you’re a money whiz. So go ahead and give it a try! This text isn’t gonna get any more interesting. I mean, I think we’ve pretty much covered all the good stuff. Still here? Um, ok. How’s everything? Good? Cool, cool. What are you looking for? The app description is over. For real. We’re not gonna say any more stuff. Check out the free trial. It’s way better than hanging out in the App Store this long. Wow, you’re dedicated. Do you just love app descriptions? Weird. OK, we’re gonna go. Bye. To access all features and content you can subscribe to DROPOUT By CollegeHumor on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. * All payments will be paid through your Apple Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://watch.dropout.tv/tos Privacy Policy: https://watch.dropout.tv/privacy

About

Nebula⁣

Access a curated collection of videos, podcasts, and classes from independent creators. Enjoy exclusive original content, extended cuts, and offline downloads. Support creators directly through this ad-free streaming platform.

Highlights
  • Full catalog access
  • Exclusive Nebula Originals
  • Nebula Plus extended content
  • Creator release notifications
  • Offline video downloads
Features
Read full description

Premium streaming from independent creators. Enjoy exclusive originals, bonus material, and early releases from the best independent creators. Unlimited and ad⁠-⁠free. • Nebula Originals — Documentaries, collaborative series, animated specials, and more. • Nebula Plus — Bonus material including extended cuts, companion videos, and interviews. • Nebula First — Early releases available on Nebula before anywhere else. • Notifications when your favorite creators release a new video • Video downloads for offline viewing Usage of the app and its features requires an active subscription to Nebula. https://nebula.tv/terms

Screenshots

Dropout4 screens
Nebula⁣4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dropout at 99% against Nebula⁣'s 54%. Dropout also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Nebula⁣'s advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dropout sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Nebula⁣ sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dropout holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dropout has 77K ratings behind it against 14K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 99% of Dropout's written reviews are positive against 54% of Nebula⁣'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dropout ships an update every 2 months, Nebula⁣ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Dropout versus Nebula⁣: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDropoutNebula⁣
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (77K ratings) — better4.8 (14K ratings)
Positive reviews99.3% of reviews — better54.3% of reviews
Number of ratings77K — better14K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#52 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB63 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperConnected Ventures, LLC.Standard

Customer experience

Dropout

All ratings77,492 ratings
Positive99.6%
Neutral0.2%
Negative0.3%
Written reviews9,872 reviews
Positive99.3%
Neutral0.3%
Negative0.3%

Nebula⁣

All ratings14,069 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral2.3%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews683 reviews
Positive54.3%
Neutral17.0%
Negative28.7%

User reviews

Dropout

From 77K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Nebula⁣

From 14K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Ad-free experience
  • 💡 Creator-owned platform
  • 🚀 Smooth app performance
  • 🤩 Excellent content quality
  • 💰 Affordable subscription

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and glitches
  • 🔍 Poor content discoverability
  • 🔀 Confusing navigation and lack of user-friendly features
  • 🔇 No background playback or audio-only mode
  • 🔒 Lack of platform-wide login persistence

Bugs and requests

Dropout

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inconsistent playback when switching devices
  • Closed captions not always accurate

Requested features

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

Nebula⁣

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Downloaded videos disappearing from the app
  • Inability to exit full-screen mode without restarting the app
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between portrait and landscape modes
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes, especially on older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add Chromecast and AirPlay support
  • Implement a 'Watch Later' or 'Continue Watching' feature
  • Allow users to adjust video quality and playback speed
  • Introduce a comments section for user feedback
  • Improve content organization and recommendation algorithms

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Dropout

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Annual3 Days trial$69.991 Year
9 purchases

Nebula⁣

Subscriptions9
  • MONTHLY$2.991 Month
  • MONTHLY3 variants$4.991 Month
  • MONTHLY$5.001 Month
Show 6 more
  • MONTHLY2 variants$7.001 Month
  • YEARLY$9.991 Year
  • YEARLY$29.991 Year
  • YEARLY2 variants$30.001 Year
  • YEARLY3 variants$49.991 Year
  • YEARLY$60.001 Year

Questions

Is Dropout free?
Dropout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nebula⁣ free?
Nebula⁣ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dropout or Nebula⁣?
Dropout is rated higher. Dropout averages 5.0 out of 5 from 77K ratings, while Nebula⁣ averages 4.8 from 14K ratings.
Do Dropout or Nebula⁣ have ads?
Neither Dropout nor Nebula⁣ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dropout or Nebula⁣?
Dropout ships an update every 2 months, and Nebula⁣ fortnightly. Most recently, Dropout was updated on September 25, 2026 and Nebula⁣ on September 24, 2026.

Other comparisons