ROW8 vs YC Network
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ROW8
Access the newest movies directly from theaters, ahead of their release on subscription services. This app offers a pay-per-view model, meaning you only pay for the films you choose to watch.
- Latest movies from theaters
- Early access before streaming
- Pay-per-view model
- No subscription required
- Movie Love Guaranteed
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ROW8 brings you the latest movies, fresh from the theaters and before subscription streaming services. No subscription ever - you only pay for what you watch. Movie Love Guaranteed!
YC Network
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Movies & Entertainment for the family!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: YC Network at none against ROW8's 21. YC Network also leads on ads (none vs shown). ROW8's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. ROW8 sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. YC Network asks for nothing beyond the download.
ROW8 ships an update every 2 months, YC Network every 12 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.
| Parameter | ROW8 | YC Network |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (48 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 48 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Philo | Youth Changes |
In-app purchases
ROW8
- 2.99 HD Movie Rental$2.99
- 3.99 HD Movie Rental$3.99
- 4.99 HD Movie Rental$4.99
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- 5.99 HD Movie Rental$5.99
- 6.99 HD Movie Rental$6.99
- 7.99 HD Movie Purchase$7.99
- 9.99 HD Movie Purchase$9.99
- 9.99 HD Movie Rental$9.99
- 11.99 HD Movie Purchase$11.99
- 12.99 HD Movie Purchase$12.99
- 13.99 HD Movie Purchase$13.99
- 14.99 HD Movie Purchase$14.99
- 18.99 HD Movie Rental$18.99
- 18.99 HD Movie Purchase$18.99
- 19.99 HD Movie Rental$19.99
- 19.99 HD Movie Purchase$19.99
- 23.99 HD Movie Purchase$23.99
- 24.99 HD Movie Rental$24.99
- 24.99 HD Movie Purchase$24.99
- 28.99 HD Movie Purchase$28.99
- 29.99 HD Movie Purchase$29.99
YC Network
No in-app purchases
