The Criterion Channel vs Sitcom Ghost
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Criterion Channel
Stream a curated collection of classic and contemporary films from around the world. Discover Hollywood, international, art-house, and independent movies with special features and exclusive series. Enjoy daily refreshed selections and in-depth film analysis.
- Criterion Collection streaming library
- Thematic film programming
- Director and star retrospectives
- Guest-curated film series
- Supplemental film features
- Original Criterion Channel series
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A movie lover’s dream, Criterion features exclusive new releases, classic films, and global discoveries, along with bonus features, all ad-free. Start watching today. WHAT YOU GET: - Access to thousands of films: major Hollywood hits alongside classic, foreign, art-house, and independent films from around the world - Special features no other streamer can match: audio commentaries, behind-the-scenes footage, new and archival interviews, introductions, and scholarly analysis - Original series: Adventures in Moviegoing, The Craft of Acting, and more - Guest picks from filmmakers like Spike Lee, Guillermo del Toro, Sofia Coppola, and more FEATURES: - Stream on TV, web browser, mobile, and gaming consoles, at home or on the go - Unlimited ad-free streaming on every device - Download movies and extras you love for offline viewing - Save everything you want to watch in one place with “My List” - Search and sort “All Films” by decade, genre, director, and country - Drop into a steady stream of must-see movies with “Criterion 24/7” - Stream high-quality video and 5.1 surround sound To access all features and content you can subscribe to the Criterion Channel 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://www.criterion.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.criterion.com/privacy
Sitcom Ghost
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Get 3D interactive art with real artwork in the real world. Sitcom Ghost is displayed in a series of AR experience expanding in 4 exhibiting rooms of the entire building. Viewers can enter the exhibition and use the device provided by us to start your visit. -Scan objects or artworks you see to start activating the augmented reality. -Each exhibition has a different reality. Audience can find out and navigate on their own to see what they want to communicate to you. -Audience won't be able to interact with them, so it's important to focus on watching/listening. -While viewing the exhibition, Audience may feel confused while viewing art from both worlds at the same time. Be careful when walking.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sitcom Ghost at none against The Criterion Channel's 2. Sitcom Ghost also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.4). The Criterion Channel's advantage is chart position (#79 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support 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. The Criterion Channel sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. Sitcom Ghost asks for nothing beyond the download.
The Criterion Channel ships an update every 6 weeks, Sitcom Ghost every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Criterion Channel | Sitcom Ghost |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (14K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 91.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Best chart rank | #79 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 159 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Criterion Collection, Inc. | Saran nantasuk |
Bugs and requests
The Criterion Channel
Reported bugs
3 issues- Frequent playback interruptions and freezing
- Unreliable offline viewing and download issues
- Inconsistent app performance across devices
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to view full catalog of available titles
- More advanced search and filtering tools
- Improved playback stability and offline functionality
- Personalized recommendations based on viewing history
- Ratings and user reviews system
Sitcom Ghost
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
The Criterion Channel
- Criterion Channel Subscription7 Days trial$10.991 Month
- Criterion Channel Subscription7 Days trial$99.991 Year
Sitcom Ghost
No in-app purchases
Questions
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