# Critic vs Konsensus

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Critic at none against Konsensus's 14. Critic also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Konsensus's advantage is ratings volume (127 vs 14) and review sentiment (92% vs 83%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Konsensus sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Critic asks for nothing beyond the download.

Konsensus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Konsensus has 127 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Critic's written reviews are positive against 92% of Konsensus's.

Critic ships an update every 2 weeks, Konsensus fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Critic | Konsensus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/critic-movie-reviews/id1508043723/reviews) | **[4.8 (127 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/konsensus-movie-tracker/id1542511377/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **127** |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **92.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 54 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tr3umphant.Designs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/937928984) | [Saffet Emin Reisoglu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447968809) |

## What reviewers say

### Critic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/critic-movie-reviews/id1508043723)

Discover what friends are watching and their opinions on movies and shows. Avoid wasted time searching for new content by seeing trending titles.

**Highlights:** See friends' watchlists, View friends' movie/show ratings, Discover trending content, Save time searching for new shows, Personalized recommendations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Konsensus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/konsensus-movie-tracker/id1542511377)

This app serves as a central hub for tracking movies and TV shows, offering details on where to watch them and syncing with popular platforms. It provides ratings from various sources, trailers, and customizable widgets and notifications to keep users informed about their favorite content.

**Highlights:** Track movies and TV shows, Find where to watch content, Sync with Letterboxd and Trakt, Aggregate ratings from multiple sources, View trailers and teasers, Customizable widgets and notifications, Cross-device support (iPhone, iPad, Mac)

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| PRO Monthly (Family) | $7.99 | per month |
| PATRON Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| PATRON Monthly (Family) | $9.99 | per month |
| PRO Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| PRO Annual (Family) | $49.99 | per year |
| PATRON Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| PATRON Annual (Family) | $79.99 | per year |
| PRO to PATRON Lifetime | $124.99 | one-time |
| PRO Lifetime | $149.99 | one-time |
| PRO Lifetime (Family) | $249.99 | one-time |
| PRO to PATRON Lifetime(Family) | $249.99 | one-time |
| PATRON Lifetime | $299.99 | one-time |
| PATRON Lifetime (Family) | $399.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful design and UI
- 🚀 Fast and responsive performance
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 💡 Comprehensive tracking features
- 🌟 Excellent integration (Trakt, Letterboxd)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 High cost for some features/subscriptions
- 🌍 Lacks multi-language support (e.g., Spanish, Arabic, Turkish)
- 🤔 Some features behind paywalls
- ⚠️ Privacy policy concerns
- 📊 Missing advanced filters and statistics

**Reported bugs**

- Site not working / error when deleting account
- Widgets not working (iPad/iPhone)
- Up next widget not working for over two weeks
- Shows not updating regularly
- Contextual menus and dark mode locked behind paywall

**Requested features**

- Add Arabic language support
- Add Spanish language support
- More sorting and filtering options (explore page, lists)
- Search within lists when adding titles
- Ability to mark a season as watched (not all seasons)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Critic free?

Critic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Konsensus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Critic or Konsensus?

Konsensus is rated higher. Critic averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Konsensus averages 4.8 from 127 ratings.

### Do Critic or Konsensus have ads?

Neither Critic nor Konsensus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Critic or Konsensus?

Critic ships an update every 2 weeks, and Konsensus fortnightly. Most recently, Critic was updated on June 4, 2026 and Konsensus on September 20, 2026.

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