# NoBudge vs Troma NOW!

The clearest difference is monetization model: NoBudge at free with in-app purchases against Troma NOW!'s subscription. Troma NOW!'s advantage is ratings volume (141 vs 24). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NoBudge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Troma NOW! sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for NoBudge against 5.0 for Troma NOW!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Troma NOW! has 141 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of NoBudge's written reviews are positive against 97% of Troma NOW!'s.

NoBudge ships an update every 3 months, Troma NOW! every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NoBudge | Troma NOW! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nobudge/id1558634469/reviews)** | [5.0 (141 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/troma-now/id1568473401/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **141** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 96.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 68 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [NoBudge LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558634471) | [Troma Entertainment Inc.,](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568473403) |

## What reviewers say

### NoBudge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nobudge/id1558634469)

Discover a curated daily selection of new short films and features from emerging filmmakers. This platform celebrates low-budget cinema, DIY visions, and student films across various genres, offering exclusive content not found elsewhere.

**Highlights:** Daily new film releases, Exclusive content, Extensive browsing and curation, Diverse filmmaker selection, Focus on low-budget cinema

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NoBudge Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| NoBudge Yearly | $54.99 | per year |


### Troma NOW!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/troma-now/id1568473401)

Access Troma Entertainment's extensive 47-year film library, featuring classic and cult movies. Enjoy curated content with subtitles and special features. Subscribe for full access to this unique collection of independent cinema.

**Highlights:** Extensive Troma film library, Curated content, Subtitles available, Special features, Classic and cult movies, Independent cinema

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Troma NOW! Monthly | $4.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎥 Great selection of Troma films
- 💰 Excellent value for the price
- 🎬 Supports independent cinema
- 🔍 Vast and ever-growing library
- 🔝 Top-notch video quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes
- 🔍 Could use better categorization/organization

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on iPhone
- Unable to watch in full screen

**Requested features**

- French version of the app
- More detailed descriptions for different movie versions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NoBudge free?

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

### Is Troma NOW! free?

Troma NOW! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NoBudge or Troma NOW!?

NoBudge is rated higher. NoBudge averages 5.0 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Troma NOW! averages 5.0 from 141 ratings.

### Do NoBudge or Troma NOW! have ads?

Neither NoBudge nor Troma NOW! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NoBudge or Troma NOW!?

NoBudge ships an update every 3 months, and Troma NOW! every 4 months. Most recently, NoBudge was updated on November 3, 2026 and Troma NOW! on November 7, 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.*