Comparison

Fandor vs Watermelon+

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

Watermelon+

This streaming platform showcases films from marginalized and underrepresented communities, featuring documentaries, narratives, and Palestinian cinema. It offers early access to new releases and a curated collection of impactful stories.

Highlights
  • Stream films from marginalized communities
  • Award-winning documentaries
  • Festival favorites and narratives
  • Exclusive Palestinian cinema collection
  • Early access to new releases
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Watermelon+ is a streaming platform amplifying bold voices from marginalized and underrepresented communities. From award-winning documentaries and festival favorites to unforgettable narratives and hidden gems, Watermelon+ delivers powerful, entertaining stories on our own terms. Get early access to new releases and explore the most definitive collection of Palestinian cinema ever assembled. To access all features and content you can subscribe to Watermelon+ on a monthly or yearly 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. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://www.watermelonplus.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.watermelonplus.com/privacy

Screenshots

Fandor4 screens
Watermelon+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Watermelon+ at 97% against Fandor's 30%. Watermelon+ also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Watermelon+ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Watermelon+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 37 and 170 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Fandor's written reviews are positive against 97% of Watermelon+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fandor ships an update every 3 months, Watermelon+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Fandor versus Watermelon+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFandorWatermelon+
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (37 ratings)5.0 (170 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews97.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings37170 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS16.2 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB78 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperCinedigmMaljack Productions, Inc

Customer experience

Fandor

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

Watermelon+

All ratings170 ratings
Positive99.4%
Neutral0.6%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews101 reviews
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.0%
Negative2.0%

Bugs and requests

Fandor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Watermelon+

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • None mentioned

Requested features

1 request
  • Content for children

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
10 purchases

Watermelon+

Subscriptions2
  • Watermelon+ Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Watermelon+ Yearly$89.991 Year
One-time8
  • Watermelon Pictures - 199$1.99
  • Watermelon Pictures - 499$4.99
  • Watermelon Pictures - 699$6.99
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  • Watermelon Pictures - 999$9.99
  • Watermelon Pictures - 1299$12.99
  • Watermelon Pictures - 1499$14.99
  • Watermelon Pictures - 1999$19.99
  • Watermelon Pictures - 2499$24.99

Questions

Is Fandor free?
Fandor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Watermelon+ free?
Watermelon+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fandor or Watermelon+?
Watermelon+ is rated higher. Fandor averages 3.4 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Watermelon+ averages 5.0 from 170 ratings.
Do Fandor or Watermelon+ have ads?
Fandor shows ads; Watermelon+ does not.
Which is updated more often, Fandor or Watermelon+?
Fandor ships an update every 3 months, and Watermelon+ every 2 months. Most recently, Fandor was updated on September 16, 2026 and Watermelon+ on September 23, 2026.

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