# ROW8 vs Movider

The clearest difference is rating: Movider at 5.0 against ROW8's 3.0. Movider also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). ROW8's advantage is ratings volume (59 vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ROW8 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Movider asks for nothing beyond the download.

Movider holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ROW8 has 59 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ROW8 ships an update every 2 months, Movider every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ROW8 | Movider |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/row8/id1410917025/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/movider/id6758534474/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **59** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 36.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 5 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Philo](https://appshunter.io/developer/834527962) | [Xiaofan Shi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873483210) |

## What reviewers say

### ROW8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/row8/id1410917025)

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.

**Highlights:** Latest movies from theaters, Early access before streaming, Pay-per-view model, No subscription required, Movie Love Guaranteed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3.99 HD Movie Rental | $3.99 | one-time |
| 4.99 HD Movie Rental | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5.99 HD Movie Rental | $5.99 | one-time |
| 9.99 HD Movie Rental | $9.99 | one-time |
| 11.99 HD Movie Purchase | $11.99 | one-time |
| 14.99 HD Movie Purchase | $14.99 | one-time |
| 19.99 HD Movie Rental | $19.99 | one-time |
| 19.99 HD Movie Purchase | $19.99 | one-time |
| 24.99 HD Movie Purchase | $24.99 | one-time |
| 29.99 HD Movie Purchase | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Pay-as-you-watch model
- 👍 No subscription fees
- 👍 Good selection of movies
- 👍 Convenient for on-the-go users
- 👍 Great deals and pricing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🐛 Movies not playing/freezing
- 🐛 Lagging and stuttering video
- 🐛 Poor video/audio quality
- 🐛 Inconsistent purchase history

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes upon opening
- Movie playback issues (lag, stutter, freeze)
- Audio out of sync
- Buy button not working
- Purchased movies not appearing in library

**Requested features**

- Implement Vision Pro app
- Picture-in-picture capability needed
- Split-screen viewing support


### Movider

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/movider/id6758534474)

Discover your next favorite film with an interactive, swipe-based experience. Save movies to collections, share them with the community, and engage in discussions. Fresh selections are curated weekly to keep your movie journey exciting.

**Highlights:** Swipe-based movie discovery, Curated weekly movie decks, Create and share movie collections, Community reviews and discussions, Track trending movies, Save movies to personal lists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ROW8 free?

ROW8 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Movider free?

Movider is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ROW8 or Movider?

Movider is rated higher. ROW8 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Movider averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ROW8 or Movider have ads?

ROW8 shows ads; Movider does not.

### Which is updated more often, ROW8 or Movider?

ROW8 ships an update every 2 months, and Movider every 9 days. Most recently, ROW8 was updated on November 2, 2026 and Movider on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*