Comparison

Metrograph vs narrative

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

narrative

Features
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Develop stories from your phone, maybe only add a bit at a time. No one expects much from a mobile text editor, so no need for it to be perfect. Options to make a habit of writing daily entries, consider some of the provided feedback, or join one of our events.

Screenshots

Metrograph4 screens
narrative4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: narrative at fortnightly against Metrograph's every 3 months. Metrograph's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Metrograph ships an update every 3 months, narrative fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Metrograph versus narrative: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetrographnarrative
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (32 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings32 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB101 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMetrographIgor Nikolskiy

In-app purchases

None

Metrograph

No in-app purchases

None

narrative

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Metrograph free?
Metrograph is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is narrative free?
narrative is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Metrograph or narrative have ads?
Neither Metrograph nor narrative shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Metrograph or narrative?
Metrograph ships an update every 3 months, and narrative fortnightly. Most recently, Metrograph was updated on October 25, 2026 and narrative on October 28, 2026.

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