Comparison

Watchmode vs Code for Netflix FlixExplorer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Watchmode

Discover what to watch across all your streaming services. This app aggregates content from over 100 platforms, offers personalized AI-driven recommendations, and provides powerful search and filtering tools to find movies and shows you'll love.

Highlights
  • Find content on any streaming service
  • Personalized AI recommendations
  • Search across 100+ streaming services
  • Filter by rating and score
  • Save to Watchlist
  • Track viewing progress
  • Alerts for new releases
Features
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Someone mentions a film. You want to watch it tonight. Twenty minutes later you're still hopping between apps trying to work out who actually has it. That's the part Watchmode fixes. Search once, and we'll tell you exactly where anything is streaming: which of your services already includes it, where it's free with ads, and what it costs to rent if it isn't. Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Max, Disney+, Apple TV+ and 180 more — all in one place, with the services you already pay for shown first. Then it keeps going. RECOMMENDATIONS THAT ACTUALLY KNOW YOU Rate a handful of things you've loved, and a few you couldn't stand. Watchmode learns fast. Ask it for a movie, a series, or tell it to surprise you — and say whether you want something everyone's talking about, a hidden gem, or a proper deep cut. Every suggestion is already filtered to services you can watch on tonight. No trailers for things you'd have to subscribe to. A SHOW TRACKER THAT KEEPS UP Six shows on the go and no idea where you left off in any of them? Watchmode remembers, episode by episode. Up Next tells you what's ready right now, one tap marks a whole season watched, and you'll get a nudge when a new episode or season finally lands. A WATCHLIST THAT WORKS WHILE YOU FORGET ABOUT IT Add anything you like the look of — the film from the trailer, the series three people have now told you to watch, the one you'll get around to eventually. Then forget about it. When something on your list finally lands on a service you already pay for, Watchmode tells you. No checking. No missing it the month it quietly arrives. And make lists for whatever you want: date night, October horror, the films you're mildly embarrassed to admit you've never seen. SEE WHAT YOUR FRIENDS ARE WATCHING Follow your friends and their ratings show up right on the film you're considering. It's the difference between a stranger's four stars and your mate who's never once steered you wrong. Already have a viewing history? Bring it with you from Trakt.tv, IMDb, Letterboxd or TV Time. SEARCH EVERY SERVICE AT ONCE This is the bit people don't expect. Search across every streaming service in one go, then filter it down properly: by service, genre, cast, director, release year, runtime, language, even by critic score or user rating. Hide everything you've already seen. Sort for the genuinely great stuff. Save a search you'll want again — "horror on my services, 7.5 and up" — and re-run it whenever. Want the best-reviewed documentaries on Prime? The highest-rated thrillers you can watch free tonight? That's a few taps. AND WHEN IT'S NOT AVAILABLE HERE Watchmode works in 30 countries — the USA, Canada, Great Britain, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland, Poland, Portugal, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, India, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and South Africa. If something isn't streaming where you are, we'll show you where it is. Free to use. Works with the subscriptions you've already got. Got a problem or an idea? A real person reads every email: support@watchmode.com Watchmode isn't affiliated with any streaming service. All logos and trademarks belong to their respective owners.

About

Code for Netflix FlixExplorer

Discover hidden genres and content tailored to your mood on Netflix. Save your favorite genres for quick access and share recommendations with friends. Enhance your streaming experience and find new shows and movies effortlessly.

Highlights
  • Explore hidden genres
  • Mood-based content discovery
  • Save favorite genres
  • Share genre links
  • Transform Netflix experience
Features
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Whether you’re in the mood for a feel-good comedy or a mind-bending thriller, we’ve got you covered. Features: • Explore Hidden Genres: Dive into Netflix’s vast library with ease. • Mood-Based Discovery: Find content that perfectly matches your vibe. • Save Your Favorites: Keep track of the genres you love for quick access. • Share with Friends: Easily share genre links and recommendations. Transform your Netflix experience and never run out of things to watch! Note: This app is not created by Netflix. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Watchmode4 screens
Code for Netflix FlixExplorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Watchmode at 4.5 against Code for Netflix FlixExplorer's 4.0. Watchmode also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 7 months). Code for Netflix FlixExplorer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Code for Netflix FlixExplorer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Watchmode asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Watchmode holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Watchmode has 57 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Watchmode ships an update every 4 weeks, Code for Netflix FlixExplorer every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Watchmode versus Code for Netflix FlixExplorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWatchmodeCode for Netflix FlixExplorer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (57 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings57 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB13 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperMeteoric, LLCValentin Dreyfus

Customer experience

Watchmode

All ratings57 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.3%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

Code for Netflix FlixExplorer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Watchmode

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Code for Netflix FlixExplorer

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Pro3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Pro$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Watchmode free?
Watchmode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Code for Netflix FlixExplorer free?
Code for Netflix FlixExplorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Watchmode or Code for Netflix FlixExplorer?
Watchmode is rated higher. Watchmode averages 4.5 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Code for Netflix FlixExplorer averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Watchmode or Code for Netflix FlixExplorer have ads?
Watchmode shows ads; Code for Netflix FlixExplorer does not.
Which is updated more often, Watchmode or Code for Netflix FlixExplorer?
Watchmode ships an update every 4 weeks, and Code for Netflix FlixExplorer every 7 months. Most recently, Watchmode was updated on October 12, 2026 and Code for Netflix FlixExplorer on October 8, 2026.

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