OVID vs Films For Change
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OVID
Discover a curated selection of independent documentaries, art-house films, and global cinema. This subscription service offers unique titles not found on other platforms, with new content added monthly. Enjoy high-quality independent films and television series.
- Curated streaming for indie films
- Documentaries and global cinema
- Art-house film collection
- Exclusive titles not on other platforms
- 20-35 new films added monthly
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A curated streaming destination for documentaries, art-house films, and global cinema. A new subscription video-on-demand service, OVID draws from the collections of the leading distributors of high-quality, independent, art-house, documentary, and social issue films and television series. Most of the films on OVID are not available on any other subscription streaming platform. We add 20-35 new films every month. To access all features and content you can subscribe to OVID 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://www.ovid.tv/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.ovid.tv/privacy
Films For Change
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Totally ad free with no corporate influence -New films added every week Support a community of educators and help them continue their goal of raising awareness and providing inspiration. Thanks for being interested in our changing world and what’s going on, and for realising that we have to be the change that we wish to see, think globally and act locally. Thanks for tuning out from the mainstream and tuning in to alternative ideas, views and news. Our team is hard at work every day finding and selecting the latest fascinating and compelling documentaries that are released every day by talented film makers from around the world. We strive to give a voice to these independent storytellers, teachers and journalists. Change is afoot. People everywhere are engaging in positive alternatives and sustainable projects and innovations. Where are we headed? What kind of world will we pass down to future generations? People everywhere are realising that things need to change. We need to change the existing dominant paradigms and examine and develop the way that we take care of our environment and ecology, people and animals. Positive change starts with awareness and knowledge. Discover what Films For Change has to offer today. -Already have an account? Sign-In to access your subscription. -New? Try it for free! Subscribe in the app to get instant access. Films For Change offers an auto-renewing Monthly Subscription. You'll receive unlimited access to content on all your devices. Payment is charged to your Apple ID Account at confirmation of purchase. Pricing varies by location and is confirmed prior to purchase. Subscription automatically renews each month unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Manage your subscription in Account Settings. For more information see our: Terms of Service: https://www.filmsforchange.stream/pages/terms&conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.filmsforchange.stream/pages/privacypolicy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Films For Change at every 5 weeks against OVID's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. OVID sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Films For Change sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.95 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
OVID ships an update every 3 months, Films For Change every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OVID | Films For Change |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (40 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 95.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 40 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Docuseek, LLC | Kympton Staton |
In-app purchases
OVID
- OVID Subscription7 Days trial$6.991 Month
- OVID Subscription7 Days trial$69.991 Year
- OVID.tv - 499$4.99
- OVID.tv - 999$9.99
- OVID.tv - 1299$12.99
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- OVID.tv - 1499$14.99
Films For Change
- Monthly subscription$5.951 Month









