# OVID vs NoBudge

The clearest difference is monetization model: NoBudge at free with in-app purchases against OVID's subscription. NoBudge also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OVID sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and NoBudge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NoBudge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of OVID's written reviews are positive against 100% of NoBudge's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OVID | NoBudge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ovid/id1454730540/reviews) | **[5.0 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nobudge/id1558634469/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 95.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 66 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Docuseek, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454730539) | [NoBudge LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558634471) |

## What reviewers say

### OVID

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ovid/id1454730540)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OVID Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| OVID Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| OVID.tv - 499 | $4.99 | one-time |
| OVID.tv - 999 | $9.99 | one-time |
| OVID.tv - 1299 | $12.99 | one-time |
| OVID.tv - 1499 | $14.99 | one-time |


### NoBudge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nobudge/id1558634469)

Discover a curated daily selection of new short films and features from emerging filmmakers. This platform celebrates low-budget cinema, DIY visions, and student films across various genres, offering exclusive content not found elsewhere.

**Highlights:** Daily new film releases, Exclusive content, Extensive browsing and curation, Diverse filmmaker selection, Focus on low-budget cinema

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NoBudge Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| NoBudge Yearly | $54.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OVID free?

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

### Is NoBudge free?

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

### Which has better reviews, OVID or NoBudge?

NoBudge is rated higher. OVID averages 4.8 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while NoBudge averages 5.0 from 24 ratings.

### Do OVID or NoBudge have ads?

Neither OVID nor NoBudge shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OVID or NoBudge?

OVID ships an update every 3 months, and NoBudge every 3 months. Most recently, OVID was updated on October 16, 2026 and NoBudge on October 6, 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.*