# OVID vs Klassiki

The clearest difference is monetization model: Klassiki at free with in-app purchases against OVID's subscription. Klassiki also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). OVID's advantage is review sentiment (95% vs 75%) and ratings volume (41 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OVID sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Klassiki sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Klassiki holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OVID has 41 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 95% of OVID's written reviews are positive against 75% of Klassiki's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and August 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OVID | Klassiki |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ovid/id1454730540/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/klassiki/id6443582823/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **95.5% of reviews** | 75.0% 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 | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Docuseek, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454730539) | [Klassiki Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647363440) |

## 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 |


### Klassiki

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/klassiki/id6443582823)

Stream curated films from Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia in the UK and USA. Discover award-winning and classic cinema, with new releases weekly. Enjoy ad-free viewing with offline downloads and bonus content.

**Highlights:** Curated cinema from Eastern Europe, Caucasus, Central Asia, Award-winning and classic films, Weekly new releases, Ad-free streaming, Offline viewing, Bonus content and interviews

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Klassiki Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Klassiki Yearly | $71.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OVID free?

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

### Is Klassiki free?

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

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

Klassiki is rated higher. OVID averages 4.8 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Klassiki averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do OVID or Klassiki have ads?

Neither OVID nor Klassiki shows ads.

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

OVID ships an update every 3 months, and Klassiki every 3 months. Most recently, OVID was updated on September 19, 2026 and Klassiki on August 26, 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.*