Comparison

IFI International vs StrictlyNews

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

Head to head
About

IFI International

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IFI International is the Irish Film Institute's global streaming service, making Irish film available for cultural exhibition worldwide with the support of Culture Ireland.

About

StrictlyNews

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StrictlyNews – Your Ultimate Companion to Strictly Come Dancing! For everything Strictly Come Dancing! With StrictlyNews, you’re always in sync with the latest Strictly news and real-time updates on your favourite dancing pairs. Get ready to experience a whole new way to follow the competition, directly from the palm of your hand! What’s Inside? * Exclusive News – Stay in the loop with daily updates and insider scoops. From behind-the-scenes drama to judge reactions and voting stats, you’ll never miss a moment! * Live Scores and Leaderboards – See real-time scores, ranks, and viewer stats each week. Track your favorites, analyze past performances, and see how each dancer’s journey unfolds. * Weekly Schedules & Events – Keep up with upcoming episodes, results shows, and special Strictly events so you’re always prepared for the next big performance. * Articles & content – Discover curated articles and video highlights. Get content that goes beyond what you see on the show! Built by fans, for fans, our app combines the latest news with all the features you need to stay in tune with the glitz and glamour of Strictly Come Dancing. Perfect for die-hard Strictly followers and new fans alike! Download StrictlyNews today and step into the dance floor like never before! The free version of StrictlyNews allows you to download the latest news every 6 hours, subscribe to get the latest news anytime as it updates every 15 minutes You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase. β€’ Auto-renewable subscription β€’ 1 month (Β£1.99) with 2 week free trial, at the end of the 2 week free trial you will automatically be charged Β£1.99 a month until you cancel your subscription. β€’ 12 month (Β£17.99) 24% discount. This subscription is auto renewing and billed annually until cancelled. β€’ Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. β€’ Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase β€’ Privacy policy can be found here: http://www.moonboom.co.uk/resources/StrictlyNewsPrivacy.pdf β€’ Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

IFI International3 screens
StrictlyNews4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IFI International at none against StrictlyNews's 2. IFI International also leads on ads (none vs shown). StrictlyNews's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. StrictlyNews sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. IFI International asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IFI International ships an update every 12 months, StrictlyNews every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
IFI International versus StrictlyNews: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIFI InternationalStrictlyNews
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV β€” betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.114.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size33 MB34 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperIrish Film InstituteMoonboom Limited

In-app purchases

None

IFI International

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

StrictlyNews

Subscriptions2
  • Full StrictlyNews Access14 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Full StrictlyNews Access$19.991 Year

Questions

Is IFI International free?
IFI International is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StrictlyNews free?
StrictlyNews is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IFI International or StrictlyNews have ads?
StrictlyNews shows ads; IFI International does not.
Which is updated more often, IFI International or StrictlyNews?
IFI International ships an update every 12 months, and StrictlyNews every 3 weeks. Most recently, IFI International was updated on October 6, 2026 and StrictlyNews on October 25, 2026.

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