Metrograph vs Fandor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Metrograph
Access a curated selection of films and exclusive series, including new releases and rediscoveries. Watch content from the cinema at home or on the go, and create your personal watchlist. Enjoy bonus content and interviews.
- Curated film library
- Exclusive series
- Streaming premieres
- Bonus content and interviews
- Watchlist creation
- Offline viewing
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Metrograph is the ultimate destination for movie lovers. From new releases to exciting rediscoveries, and exclusive series, Metrograph provides the best in curation, in theater and available on demand. Watch films and series screening exclusively at Metrograph’s cinemas from the comfort of your home or on the go on our new mobile app, or curate your own watchlist of films on the platform. FEATURES - The Metrograph Pictures library, plus limited engagements, curated collections, and titles hand selected by Metrograph’s programming team. - Films and series screening in Metrograph’s theaters and streaming exclusively on Metrograph At Home. - Streaming Premieres, original bonus content, interviews with your favorite directors, introductions from guest curators, and more. - Watch list and offline viewing. Terms of Service: https://watch.metrograph.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://watch.metrograph.com/privacy
Fandor
Discover a curated collection of independent, international, documentary, and classic films. Explore dozens of genres, enjoy exclusive content, and read in-depth articles about cinema. Filmmakers can also submit their work for consideration.
- Curated library of indie, international, documentary, and classic films
- Dozens of genres and subgenres
- Access to Keyframe publication (articles & video essays)
- Curated lists and spotlights
- Film submission platform for filmmakers
- Ad-free viewing with Premium plans
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The home for cinephiles, Fandor offers a premier library of exceptional indie, international, documentary, and classic films, hand-picked to bring you an unparalleled cinematic experience. Our dozens of genres include styles you know and love from comedy, drama, film noir, and science fiction to rare gems you may have never seen before in creature-feature, Pre-Code, avant-garde, and grindhouse. FEATURES: ● The Fandor library of thousands of hours of the finest independent, international, documentary, and classic films with new additions continuously added for a low monthly price. ● Dozens of genres and subgenres in categories ranging from film festival winners to cult classics to enjoy films of every mood. ● Access to Keyframe, our digital publication of articles and video essays dedicated to the art of cinema. ● Fandor Spotlights and curated lists to help you find new film favorites and works from exciting new filmmakers. ● Hand-picked selection of films by cinephiles, for cinephiles. Filmmakers welcome! We accept film submissions through the Fandor app for the opportunity to be featured, with selections made by our team of film experts. The next film you see on Fandor could be your own! SUBSCRIPTIONS: Sign up for Fandor’s Premium plans to go even further into the art of cinema. Fandor subscribers receive access to the entire Fandor library ad-free, including Fandor Exclusives and Originals, and access to your personalized My Library of Fandor films. All subscription payments will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Our full Terms & Conditions can be found here: https://www.fandor.com/terms-of-use Our full Privacy Policy can be found here: https://www.fandor.com/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Metrograph at 90% against Fandor's 30%. Metrograph also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and device support 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. Fandor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Metrograph asks for nothing beyond the download.
Metrograph holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 37 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Metrograph's written reviews are positive against 30% of Fandor's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Metrograph | Fandor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (32 ratings) — better | 3.4 (37 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews — better | 30.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 32 | 37 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Metrograph | Cinedigm |
Customer experience
Metrograph
Fandor
In-app purchases
Metrograph
No in-app purchases
Fandor
- Fandor monthly plan7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Fandor quarterly plan7 Days trial$13.493 Months
- Fandor yearly plan7 Days trial$49.991 Year







