# Full Moon Features vs TheArchiveTV

The clearest difference is monetization model: TheArchiveTV at free with in-app purchases against Full Moon Features's subscription. Full Moon Features's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Full Moon Features sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and TheArchiveTV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Full Moon Features against 4.8 for TheArchiveTV. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 229 and 313 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Full Moon Features's written reviews are positive against 90% of TheArchiveTV's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Full Moon Features | TheArchiveTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (229 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/full-moon-features/id1473981746/reviews) | **[4.8 (313 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thearchivetv/id1477667318/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 229 | **313** |
| Positive reviews | **94.5% of reviews** | 90.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 80 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Full Moon Empire Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1378666752) | [Multicom Entertainment Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477667317) |

## What reviewers say

### Full Moon Features

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/full-moon-features/id1473981746)

Stream a vast library of cult horror, sci-fi, fantasy, and exploitation films 24/7. Discover classic creature features, Eurocult gems, retro erotica, and exclusive new releases. Enjoy new content added weekly and VIP access to livestreams of upcoming productions.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of cult movie titles, New content added weekly, VIP access to livestreams, One account across platforms, Horror, Sci-Fi, Fantasy genres

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Moon Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Full Moon Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Full Moon Features - 399 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Full Moon Features - 699 | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great streaming service
- 👍 Easy to navigate
- 👍 Delightfully pleasing content
- 👍 Nostalgic and fun
- 👍 Awesome collection of cult classics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional buffering issues
- 🐛 Difficulty subscribing in certain regions
- 🔍 Could use better search/browsing features

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription page issues (loading, access)
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add director's commentaries and special features
- Implement user rating/review system
- Expand to more platforms (e.g. PlayStation)


### TheArchiveTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thearchivetv/id1477667318)

Stream a curated collection of rare, retro, and restored films and television shows. Discover forgotten gems, classic series, Oscar-winning documentaries, and a horror library, with many titles available in 4K. Enjoy a diverse selection of content from iconic stars to modern favorites.

**Highlights:** Rare films and TV shows, Retro and restored content, Oscar-winning documentaries, Horror library, 4K streaming available, Content from classic and modern stars

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TheArchive Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| TheArchive Premium Yearly | $35.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Full Moon Features free?

Full Moon Features is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TheArchiveTV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Full Moon Features or TheArchiveTV?

TheArchiveTV is rated higher. Full Moon Features averages 4.6 out of 5 from 229 ratings, while TheArchiveTV averages 4.8 from 313 ratings.

### Do Full Moon Features or TheArchiveTV have ads?

TheArchiveTV shows ads; Full Moon Features does not.

### Which is updated more often, Full Moon Features or TheArchiveTV?

Full Moon Features ships an update every 4 months, and TheArchiveTV every 4 months. Most recently, Full Moon Features was updated on October 24, 2026 and TheArchiveTV on October 24, 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.*