MZed vs Filmmakers Academy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MZed
Access a library of film-making education courses on your mobile device. Download lessons for offline viewing and learn on the go. Offers a Pro subscription for expanded access.
- Film making education courses
- Downloadable lessons
- Offline viewing
- Mobile access
- Pro subscription
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Watch MZed’s film making education courses on your iPhone or iPad with the official MZed app. Download lessons to watch offline and on the go. Terms of use - https://www.mzed.com/terms-of-service Privacy policy - https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/8137241
Filmmakers Academy
This platform offers educational courses and networking opportunities for filmmakers. Learn industry nuances, tips, and terminology from experienced mentors. Connect with fellow creatives to foster growth within the filmmaking community.
- Masterclass courses
- Networking hub
- Industry insights
- Filmmaker mentors
- Individual courses
- Free courses available
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The Filmmakers Academy is a networking hub and educational platform for all things filmmaking. Created by filmmakers for filmmakers, its mentors and masterclass courses not only equip members with the knowledge they need to thrive in the industry, but pack in information about the nuances of the trade, useful tips and relevant terminology. It is a resource where filmmakers can learn, meet like-minded creatives and grow as both individuals and a community. The Filmmakers Academy offers: individual courses; paid memberships, which allow access to all course materials; and several free courses to give customers a taste of the entertainment, instruction and inspiration. Filmmakers Academy offers an auto-renewing Yearly Subscription. You'll receive unlimited access to content on all your devices. Payment is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Pricing varies by location and is confirmed prior to purchase. The subscription automatically renews each month unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Cancel anytime in Account Settings. For information about our privacy policy or terms and conditions, please visit: - https://www.filmmakersacademy.com/privacy-policy/ - https://www.filmmakersacademy.com/terms-and-conditions/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Filmmakers Academy at 100% against MZed's 75%. Filmmakers Academy also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6). MZed's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. MZed sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $299.99 per year and Filmmakers Academy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $399.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Filmmakers Academy holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of MZed's written reviews are positive against 100% of Filmmakers Academy's.
MZed ships an update weekly, Filmmakers Academy monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MZed | Filmmakers Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (8 ratings) | 4.9 (16 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 16 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Dorsia Group LLC | Hurlbut Visuals, Inc. |
Customer experience
MZed
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In-app purchases
MZed
- MZed Pro$299.991 Year
- Lighting People - On Location$44.99
- The Language of Lighting$46.00
- Cinematography for Directors$56.99
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- The Art & Science of Lenses$57.99
- How to Start a Podcast$90.99
- Anamorphic Cookbook Part 2$113.99
- Guide to DaVinci Resolve 18.5$170.99
- Filmmaking for Photographers$229.99
- Master the Moment$284.99
Filmmakers Academy
- Annual Subscription iOS$399.991 Year
- In-App Annual Subscription$449.991 Year
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