Comparison

Film Movement Plus 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

Film Movement Plus

Access a curated library of award-winning international films and shorts from prestigious festivals. Stream critically acclaimed independent cinema on all your devices, with new HD titles added monthly. Enjoy features like Chromecast/AirPlay support and social sharing.

Highlights
  • Curated library of award-winning films
  • New HD titles added monthly
  • Cross-device streaming
  • Chromecast and AirPlay support
  • Social media sharing
  • Continue watching feature
Features
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Join the Movement and discover a world of cinema at your fingertips! For over fifteen years Film Movement has been dedicated to bringing critically acclaimed, award-winning feature films and shorts to discerning U.S. audiences. Our ever-expanding selection of films has grown to encompass hundreds of titles from more than 50 countries, including top prize winners from Sundance, Cannes, Venice, Toronto, Berlin, SXSW, Tribeca and many other prestigious festivals. As a Film Movement subscriber, you will enjoy unlimited access to our specially curated library of titles and enjoy them wherever you go, on all your devices. From compelling documentaries and exceptional art house features to groundbreaking classics and the latest foreign films, we invite you to join us in our mission to spotlight and celebrate independent cinema. SUBSCRIPTION FEATURES: - New HD titles added every month - Automatically send videos from your phone to your Chromecast or AirPlay enabled devices - Pick up wherever you left off - Communicate with your friends about your favorite films over social media from inside the app “With a library including new films from the international festival circuit and classics by established directors, Film Movement plays a vital role in introducing the best in global cinema to American audiences.” –Museum of the Moving Image “Film Movement has helped bring to light some of the truly great gems of world, genre and arthouse cinema from across the globe.” –CriterionCast To access all features and content you can subscribe to Film Movement + on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary be 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://www.filmmovementplus.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.filmmovementplus.com/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

Film Movement Plus4 screens
Windrider Studios4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Windrider Studios at 4.8 against Film Movement Plus's 4.0. Windrider Studios also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Film Movement Plus's advantage is ratings volume (32 vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Film Movement Plus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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

Windrider Studios holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Film Movement Plus has 32 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Film Movement Plus versus Windrider Studios: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFilm Movement PlusWindrider Studios
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (32 ratings)4.8 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings32 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS16.616.6
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB80 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFilm Movement Limited Liability CompanyWindrider Institute Inc

Customer experience

Film Movement Plus

All ratings32 ratings
Positive71.9%
Neutral6.3%
Negative21.9%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

Windrider Studios

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

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Film Movement Plus

Subscriptions2
  • Film Movement + Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Film Movement + Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
2 purchases

Windrider Studios

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

Questions

Is Film Movement Plus free?
Film Movement Plus 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, Film Movement Plus or Windrider Studios?
Windrider Studios is rated higher. Film Movement Plus averages 4.0 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Windrider Studios averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Film Movement Plus or Windrider Studios have ads?
Neither Film Movement Plus nor Windrider Studios shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Film Movement Plus or Windrider Studios?
Film Movement Plus ships an update every 3 months, and Windrider Studios every 3 months. Most recently, Film Movement Plus was updated on November 2, 2026 and Windrider Studios on November 3, 2026.

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