FlixHouse vs Buffalo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FlixHouse
Stream a diverse collection of independent films, documentaries, and TV shows from passionate storytellers. Explore various genres, from action and comedy to sci-fi and romance. Content availability may be restricted to the USA due to licensing agreements.
- Independent film library
- Documentaries and TV shows
- Multiple genres available
- Content restricted to USA
- Free streaming
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FlixHouse | Indie Movies & TV. Free. Enjoy watching movies, documentaries and TV shows from independent filmmakers and producers who are storytellers motivated by their love of cinema and the arts… We bring you thought provoking documentaries, quality TV shows and entertaining movies in all genres including: Action, Children & Family, Classics, Comedies, Dramas, Faith Based, Horror, Romance, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Thrillers and Westerns. (Based on our licensing agreements with content owners, a number of our movies and TV shows will not be accessible to viewers outside the USA).
Buffalo
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Buffalo Play is a powerful, beautifully designed media utility that helps you organize and enjoy your personal media URLs, while also offering a built-in search engine for discovering free, publicly available podcasts. Designed with elegance and simplicity in mind, Buffalo Play brings your custom content and podcast discoveries together in one seamless, distraction-free interface. Key Features: • Personal Media Player: Easily add and play your own video and audio streams using your custom URLs. • Podcast Discovery Engine: Search by name to find and listen to your favorite free podcasts. • Background Playback: Continue listening to podcasts even when the app is in the background or your device is locked. • Smart Organization: Categorize your personal content, create favorites lists, and manage your media library effortlessly. • Advanced Media Controls: Intuitive swipe gestures to adjust volume and brightness, with full support for both landscape and portrait viewing modes. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER (PLEASE READ BEFORE DOWNLOADING): Buffalo Play is strictly a media player and search utility. The application does NOT provide, host, or pre-load any copyrighted media, videos, or premium audio streams. Users must provide their own legally obtained content URLs or use the built-in search tool to find free, public podcasts. We do not endorse, facilitate, or tolerate the streaming of copyright-protected material without explicit permission from the rightful copyright owners.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Buffalo at 15.6 against FlixHouse's 17.2. On price, update cadence, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FlixHouse ships an update every 5 weeks, Buffalo monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FlixHouse | Buffalo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (31 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 61.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 31 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | FlixHouse LLC | mohammed Abdullah |
In-app purchases
FlixHouse
No in-app purchases
Buffalo
No in-app purchases
