# Kernel vs Pocket Cine Pro

The clearest difference is rating: Kernel at 4.0 against Pocket Cine Pro's 1.7. Kernel also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (223 vs 35). Pocket Cine Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kernel sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Pocket Cine Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Kernel holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kernel has 223 ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kernel | Pocket Cine Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (223 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kernel/id1452608085/reviews)** | [1.7 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-cine-pro/id1617084831/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **223** | 35 |
| Positive reviews | 62.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 34 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nikias Molina](https://appshunter.io/developer/1684791845) | [Adam Kai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615410686) |

## What reviewers say

### Kernel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kernel/id1452608085)

This AI-powered app helps you discover, organize, and share movies and TV shows. Describe a title to find it, get recommendations directly from friends, and track upcoming releases. It also shows you where to stream content across various services.

**Highlights:** AI-powered search by description, Direct friend recommendations, Create movie/TV show playlists, Automatic release tracking and notifications, Streaming service availability, Widgets and Apple Watch support

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $15.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Gorgeous, minimalist design
- 🚀 Simple, clean, beautiful and intuitive design
- 💡 Great app to keep track of movies
- 💡 Fantastic UI, looks great and works smooth

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Missing key features like rating movies/shows
- 🐛 Notifications don't work, app is unresponsive
- 🐛 Inconsistent, buggy, and crashes often
- 🐛 Annoying notifications prompt on every app launch

**Reported bugs**

- Apple Watch app doesn't work, shows blank screen
- Release dates are sometimes inaccurate
- Can't remove movies from 'Upcoming' playlist after release

**Requested features**

- Add ability to rate movies and shows
- Implement a 'mark all as seen' feature for TV shows
- Allow sorting playlists manually
- Add support for more streaming services
- Integrate Rotten Tomatoes ratings


### Pocket Cine Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-cine-pro/id1617084831)

Easily discover and organize your favorite TV shows. Track your viewing progress, manage watchlists across platforms, and find new series to enjoy. This tool helps you stay on top of your entertainment without actually streaming content.

**Highlights:** Track current viewing progress, Organize TV shows by season, Create watchlists, Search and explore new shows, Add shows to watch later

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kernel free?

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

### Is Pocket Cine Pro free?

Pocket Cine Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Kernel or Pocket Cine Pro?

Kernel is rated higher. Kernel averages 4.0 out of 5 from 223 ratings, while Pocket Cine Pro averages 1.7 from 35 ratings.

### Do Kernel or Pocket Cine Pro have ads?

Pocket Cine Pro shows ads; Kernel does not.

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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.*