Animest vs We Are Playgrounds
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Animest
Read full descriptionHide full description
Animest, the Bucharest International Animation Film Festival, is the biggest in Bucharest and one of the most important animation film festivals in Europe. Our app will allow you to interact with the festival in a whole new way: - Discover our festival programme - Find out more information about each event and the animations included - Mark events as favorites - Purchase tickets directly from our app. You just pay online and present your phone at the entrance - Receive notifications for your favorite events. - Find out news about the festival inside the News section of the app Festival rules and regulations: https://animest.ro/festival-rules-and-regulations.aspx
We Are Playgrounds
Read full descriptionHide full description
Discover the world of Playgrounds! Embark on your creative journey with our app, connect with fellow creatives and stay in the loop with our festivals in film, VFX, digital arts, and games. With the We Are Playgrounds app, you can easily create your personalized timetable, receive real-time updates on festival news, and find answers to your questions in our FAQ. Playgrounds App Supported Festivals: • The Art Department Eindhoven • The Art Department Berlin • Illustrada • Playgrounds International Film Festival • Dutch Game Week • In Motion London At Playgrounds, makers, industry experts, educators, and audiences come together to drive innovation in the moving image fields. Whether you’re an established professional or just beginning your creative journey, our platform connects you with the best and brightest talents around the globe. Download the We Are Playgrounds app now!
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Animest at every 2 weeks against We Are Playgrounds's monthly. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Animest ships an update every 2 weeks, We Are Playgrounds monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Animest | We Are Playgrounds |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.3 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Atta Systems SRL | TMSQR B.V. |
In-app purchases
Animest
No in-app purchases
We Are Playgrounds
No in-app purchases









