Comparison

Fandor vs CosmoGO

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

CosmoGO

Access a vast library of movies, TV series, and live sports, including MMA. Enjoy personalized recommendations and HD quality content without ad interruptions. Stream diverse entertainment anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Diverse content selection
  • HD quality streaming
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Live sports including MMA
  • Ad-free viewing
Features
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Discover an impressive selection of productions, featuring movies, TV series, and an extensive range of entertainment content. Enjoy everything from MMA programming and adrenaline-pumping sports to documentaries, and much more. Stream online anytime, anywhere with CosmoGO! CosmoGO, your destination for top-notch movies, offers a carefully curated selection of content from major global distributors and producers. Dive into Hollywood blockbusters starring world-famous actors, uncover independent cinema gems, and revisit your beloved classics! Not in the mood for a movie? No problem! CosmoGO lets you delve into the entertainment universe with a diverse range of thematic content to suit every taste: Some features of CosmoGo that will appeal to you: Diverse Selection: Explore a wide array of well-curated content in HD quality! Tailor-made Recommendations: Easily discover content with personalized recommendations from your favorite genres! No Ad Breaks: Enjoy uninterrupted streaming of hundreds of hours of content! Step into CosmoGO’s world of top-tier entertainment with just one click! Terms of Use: https://www.cosmogo.com/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.cosmogo.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Fandor4 screens
CosmoGO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CosmoGO at 68% against Fandor's 30%. CosmoGO also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Fandor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and CosmoGO sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fandor ships an update every 3 months, CosmoGO monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Fandor versus CosmoGO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFandorCosmoGO
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (37 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews68.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings37 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS16.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB57 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperCinedigmCosmoblue Media

Customer experience

Fandor

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

CosmoGO

Written reviews22 reviews
Positive68.2%
Neutral4.5%
Negative27.3%

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
2 purchases

CosmoGO

Subscriptions2
  • CosmoGO Monthly$4.991 Month
  • CosmoGO Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Fandor free?
Fandor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CosmoGO free?
CosmoGO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fandor or CosmoGO have ads?
Fandor shows ads; CosmoGO does not.
Which is updated more often, Fandor or CosmoGO?
Fandor ships an update every 3 months, and CosmoGO monthly. Most recently, Fandor was updated on October 22, 2026 and CosmoGO on October 21, 2026.

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