Comparison

Dropout vs Windrider Studios

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
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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

About

Windrider Studios

Explore award-winning films and engaging conversation content. Watch films and companion series, then dive deeper with written guides. Spark thoughtful discussions on significant cultural topics.

Highlights
  • Award-winning film library
  • Conversation series with creators
  • Written exploration guides
  • Thoughtful cultural discussions
  • Sundance Institute partnership
Features
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Access a library of award-winning films and conversation content through Windrider Studios! Explore Content: — Watch films and corresponding episodes of "The W", Windrider's conversation series with filmmakers and culture creators. — Engage in discussion around the films and their themes with Windrider's written Exploration Guides. As an official partner of The Sundance Institute, Windrider invites you to join as they create, curate and respond to film and visual media, sparking thoughtful conversation around the most significant topics in our culture. "The Windrider presence at the Sundance Institute is really valuable to us. Through engaging with films, being in deep discussion with the directors, it's what meaning-making is and Windrider brings it every year. There could not be a better audience." - Tabitha Jackson, Director of the Sundance Institute, 2020-2022. To access all features and content you can subscribe to Windrider Studios 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 iTunes 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://windriderinstitute.vhx.tv/tos Privacy Policy: https://windriderinstitute.vhx.tv/privacy

Screenshots

Dropout4 screens
Windrider Studios4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Dropout at 80K against Windrider Studios's 5. Dropout also leads on chart position (#56 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Windrider Studios sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 80K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dropout ships an update every 2 months, Windrider Studios every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Dropout versus Windrider Studios: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDropoutWindrider Studios
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (80K ratings) — better4.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews99.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings80K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#56 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS16.616.6
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB80 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperConnected Ventures, LLC.Windrider Institute Inc

Customer experience

Dropout

All ratings79,756 ratings
Positive99.6%
Neutral0.2%
Negative0.3%
Written reviews10,405 reviews
Positive99.4%
Neutral0.3%
Negative0.3%

Windrider Studios

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Windrider Studios

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Dropout

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

Windrider Studios

Subscriptions2
  • Windrider Studios Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Windrider Studios Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Dropout free?
Dropout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Windrider Studios free?
Windrider Studios is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dropout or Windrider Studios?
Dropout is rated higher. Dropout averages 5.0 out of 5 from 80K ratings, while Windrider Studios averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Dropout or Windrider Studios have ads?
Neither Dropout nor Windrider Studios shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dropout or Windrider Studios?
Dropout ships an update every 2 months, and Windrider Studios every 3 months. Most recently, Dropout was updated on November 8, 2026 and Windrider Studios on November 3, 2026.

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