# Dolby XP vs Ruddarr

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ruddarr at 90% against Dolby XP's 6%. Ruddarr also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (750 vs 52). Dolby XP's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ruddarr sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per year. Dolby XP asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ruddarr holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ruddarr has 750 ratings behind it against 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of Dolby XP's written reviews are positive against 90% of Ruddarr's.

Dolby XP ships an update every 2 months, Ruddarr monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dolby XP | Ruddarr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolby-xp/id1532001619/reviews) | **[4.9 (750 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruddarr/id6476240130/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 52 | **750** |
| Positive reviews | 5.6% of reviews | **90.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 28 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dolby Laboratories](https://appshunter.io/developer/568188904) | [Ruddarr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726271152) |

## What reviewers say

### Dolby XP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolby-xp/id1532001619)

This invite-only application is designed for authorized partners and content creators to explore curated Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos experiences. It offers tailored demos and showcases the full potential of Dolby's immersive audio and video technologies across various entertainment categories.

**Highlights:** Showcases Dolby Vision experiences, Demonstrates Dolby Atmos experiences, Curated content for partners, Tailored demos for creators, Explores entertainment categories

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ruddarr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruddarr/id6476240130)

Control your movie, documentary, and TV series collections remotely. Browse upcoming releases, manage your media library, and receive notifications. Customize the app's appearance and sync settings across devices.

**Highlights:** Manage movies and TV series, Browse upcoming releases calendar, Receive fine-grained notifications, View activity queue and history, Switch between multiple instances, Customize app appearance, Synchronize settings via iCloud

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ruddarr+ | $5.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nice app
- 👍 Good all
- 👍 Love it
- 👍 Looking good!
- 👍 Great for managing your media library on the go!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Import functionality
- 🐛 Doesn't work on iOS 18.4
- 🐛 If it didn't crash all the time it be awesome.
- 🐛 Good app, but constantly freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Fails with error when trying to add any service
- Crashes and freezes all the time

**Requested features**

- Support one time purchase
- List view not just posters
- Latest releases or trending lists that could be pulled from trakt or IMDb


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dolby XP free?

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

### Is Ruddarr free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dolby XP or Ruddarr?

Ruddarr is rated higher. Dolby XP averages 2.3 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Ruddarr averages 4.9 from 750 ratings.

### Do Dolby XP or Ruddarr have ads?

Neither Dolby XP nor Ruddarr shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dolby XP or Ruddarr?

Dolby XP ships an update every 2 months, and Ruddarr monthly. Most recently, Dolby XP was updated on October 16, 2026 and Ruddarr on October 19, 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.*