Fandor vs MicroBrew Passport
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
MicroBrew Passport
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MicroBrew Passport helps you find microbreweries near you and wherever your travels take you. Check in at breweries, climb the leaderboard, and earn bragging rights as you explore new pours. Capture and share photos, leave reviews, and keep track of your favorites. Use the interactive map to discover nearby spots or build custom brewery routes for your next tasting adventure. Whether you’re a casual fan or a dedicated craft beer explorer, MicroBrew Passport turns every brewery visit into a memorable journey. Terms of use available here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MicroBrew Passport at every 5 days against Fandor's every 3 months. Fandor's advantage is iOS requirement (16.2 vs 26.0). 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
Both are free to download. Fandor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and MicroBrew Passport sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Fandor ships an update every 3 months, MicroBrew Passport every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fandor | MicroBrew Passport |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (37 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 37 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Cinedigm | MicosTechnologies LLC |
In-app purchases
Fandor
- Fandor monthly plan7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Fandor quarterly plan7 Days trial$13.493 Months
- Fandor yearly plan7 Days trial$49.991 Year
MicroBrew Passport
- Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
- Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$14.991 Year
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- Yearly Subscription$19.991 Year
- Lifetime Subscription$2.99
- Lifetime Subscription$4.99
- Lifetime Subscription$39.99
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