# OVID vs Films Rx

The clearest difference is monetization model: Films Rx at free with in-app purchases against OVID's subscription. Films Rx also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). OVID's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (41 vs 4). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OVID sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Films Rx sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Films Rx 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.

OVID ships an update every 3 months, Films Rx every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OVID | Films Rx |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/films-rx/id6469198529/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 95.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 66 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Docuseek, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454730539) | [Proteverse LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/287381015) |

## 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 |


### Films Rx

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/films-rx/id6469198529)

Discover a curated collection of critically acclaimed and festival-winning films from around the world, focusing on artistic merit and cinematic craft. Find where to stream or rent your next favorite movie with integrated viewing options.

**Highlights:** Curated selections from acclaimed directors, Explore film festival highlights, Discover award-winning movies, Focus on art-house and world cinema, Regularly updated film library, Integrated 'Where To Watch' feature, AI-powered recommendations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support Films Rx | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OVID free?

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

### Is Films Rx free?

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

### Which has better reviews, OVID or Films Rx?

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

### Do OVID or Films Rx have ads?

Films Rx shows ads; OVID does not.

### Which is updated more often, OVID or Films Rx?

OVID ships an update every 3 months, and Films Rx every 4 days. Most recently, OVID was updated on September 19, 2026 and Films Rx on June 3, 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.*