Comparison

BFI Player (US) vs Yarty

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

Head to head
About

BFI Player (US)

Stream a curated selection of acclaimed films, including classics and modern discoveries, on this US-only service. Subscribe for full access to a diverse library of cinematic content across multiple devices.

Highlights
  • Curated film selection
  • Landmark titles and rare classics
  • Modern discoveries
  • Multi-device support
  • Auto-renewing subscription
  • Free trial period
Features
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Watch acclaimed movies selected by the British Film Institute (BFI) on their US-only streaming service. Explore landmark titles, rare classics & modern discoveries on multiple devices today. To access all features and content you can subscribe to BFI Player Classics on a monthly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. * All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://www.bfiplayerclassics.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.bfiplayerclassics.com/privacy

About

Yarty

Discover what's happening on campus with real-time event listings and a live vibe heatmap. This app helps you find the best parties and events, and allows hosts to manage their events efficiently.

Highlights
  • Live Vibe Heatmap
  • Real-time event listings
  • Event invitations
  • Live event performance breakdowns
  • Event revenue tracking
  • Quick directions
Features
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So… what’s the move tonight? Stop partyhopping blind. Stop wandering campus for “one more spot” that isn’t. With YARTY, you’ll know before you go. Whether you’re a freshman hunting your first real college night, or a senior trying to make the most of your last spring, YARTY helps you find the vibe fast. - Live Vibe Heatmap showing what’s popping around campus - Real-time event listings so you don’t waste the night Tap in, see what’s happening, and move with confidence Not the vibe you wanted? Switch plans instantly. Get quick directions with a tap and keep the night moving. Hosts, run your event like it matters. - Invite with a click Turnout isn’t a guessing game anymore - Live breakdowns: check-ins, revenue, cadence, and performance Built to be way cheaper than traditional event platforms Know before you go. Run it like a pro. Welcome to YARTY.

Screenshots

BFI Player (US)4 screens
Yarty4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Yarty at 5.0 against BFI Player (US)'s 2.3. Yarty also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). BFI Player (US)'s advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 1). On price, ads, device support 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. BFI Player (US) sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Yarty asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Yarty holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BFI Player (US) has 24 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BFI Player (US) ships an update every 3 months, Yarty fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BFI Player (US) versus Yarty: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBFI Player (US)Yarty
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (24 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews8.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings24 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB59 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperThe British Film InstituteOleksandr Serkov

Customer experience

BFI Player (US)

All ratings24 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive8.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative91.7%

Yarty

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BFI Player (US)

Subscriptions2
  • BFI Player Classics Monthly14 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • BFI Player Classics$59.001 Year
None

Yarty

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BFI Player (US) free?
BFI Player (US) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Yarty free?
Yarty is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BFI Player (US) or Yarty?
Yarty is rated higher. BFI Player (US) averages 2.3 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Yarty averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do BFI Player (US) or Yarty have ads?
Neither BFI Player (US) nor Yarty shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BFI Player (US) or Yarty?
BFI Player (US) ships an update every 3 months, and Yarty fortnightly. Most recently, BFI Player (US) was updated on October 14, 2026 and Yarty on October 1, 2026.

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