Comparison

Fandor vs Films Rx

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Films Rx

Discover a curated collection of critically acclaimed and festival-winning films from around the world, focusing on artistic merit and cinematic craft. Find where to stream or rent your next favorite movie with integrated viewing options.

Highlights
  • Curated selections from acclaimed directors
  • Explore film festival highlights
  • Discover award-winning movies
  • Focus on art-house and world cinema
  • Regularly updated film library
  • Integrated 'Where To Watch' feature
  • AI-powered recommendations
Features
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Films Rx helps you discover, track, and organize movies and TV shows. Browse curated recommendations, explore film festival selections, and keep personal notes on what you watch. **Browse & Discover** - View curated recommendations alongside popular and top-rated titles - Search by title with filters for movies and TV shows - Access details like cast, crew, ratings, and trailers - Explore curated picks with editorial-style notes for context **Film Festival Collections** - Browse selections from major film festivals: Cannes, Venice, Berlinale, and BFI London - Filter by year to explore festival lineups and award winners - A focused way to discover international and arthouse titles **Personal Tracking** - Add movies and TV shows to your watchlist - Write personal notes for any title (stored locally and encrypted) - Track what you’ve watched and want to watch - Sort your collection by title, director, or release year **Account & Sync** - Sign in to sync your watchlist and notes across devices - Share your favorites publicly or keep them private - Discover what others are watching through public favorites lists **Share** - Generate shareable images with posters and details - Share recommendations with friends or on social platforms **Settings & Support** - Manage privacy, consent, and legal documents in-app - Optional support page for keeping the project funded

Screenshots

Fandor4 screens
Films Rx4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Films Rx at 5.0 against Fandor's 3.4. Films Rx also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months). Fandor's advantage is ratings volume (37 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Fandor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Films Rx sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Films Rx holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fandor has 37 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fandor ships an update every 3 months, Films Rx every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Fandor versus Films Rx: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFandorFilms Rx
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (37 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings37 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB113 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperCinedigmProteverse LLC

Customer experience

Fandor

All ratings37 ratings
Positive59.5%
Neutral2.7%
Negative37.8%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative65.0%

Films Rx

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

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Fandor

Subscriptions3
  • Fandor monthly plan7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Fandor quarterly plan7 Days trial$13.493 Months
  • Fandor yearly plan7 Days trial$49.991 Year
1 purchases

Films Rx

One-time1
  • Support Films Rx$0.99

Questions

Is Fandor free?
Fandor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Films Rx free?
Films Rx is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fandor or Films Rx?
Films Rx is rated higher. Fandor averages 3.4 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Films Rx averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Fandor or Films Rx have ads?
Both Fandor and Films Rx show ads.
Which is updated more often, Fandor or Films Rx?
Fandor ships an update every 3 months, and Films Rx every 8 days. Most recently, Fandor was updated on October 22, 2026 and Films Rx on October 7, 2026.

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