Dropout vs Nebula
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Original comedy series
- Exclusive content
- Ad-free viewing
- Uncensored content
- Weekly new episodes
- Extensive video library
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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
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.
- Full catalog access
- Exclusive Nebula Originals
- Nebula Plus extended content
- Creator release notifications
- Offline video downloads
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Dropout ships an update every 2 months, Nebula fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dropout | Nebula |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (77K ratings) — better | 4.8 (14K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 99.3% of reviews — better | 54.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 77K — better | 14K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #52 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Connected Ventures, LLC. | Standard |
Customer experience
Dropout
Nebula
User reviews
Dropout
From 77K App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
Dropout
- Monthly3 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Annual3 Days trial$69.991 Year
Nebula
- MONTHLY$2.991 Month
- MONTHLY3 variants$4.991 Month
- MONTHLY$5.001 Month
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- 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








