Comparison

Fandor vs Gildy

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

Gildy

Features
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Turn your awards-night tradition into a live game. Gildy lets you create a party, invite friends, lock in predictions, and track points as winners are announced—so your living room turns into a mini awards show leaderboard (with way fewer commercials). How it works: - Create a Party in seconds - Invite your friends and family with a link or code - Pick your winners (and lock picks before the show starts) - Watch scores update live as categories are awarded - Crown the champion and save bragging rights for next year Built for the vibe: Whether it’s a two-person couch ballot or a full-on watch party, Gildy makes predictions feel like a game—simple to join, satisfying to win. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. “Oscar” and related marks belong to their respective owners.

Screenshots

Fandor4 screens
Gildy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gildy at every 5 days against Fandor's every 3 months. Fandor's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 Gildy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fandor ships an update every 3 months, Gildy every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Fandor versus Gildy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFandorGildy
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (37 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings37 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.216.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB24 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperCinedigmMichael Colman

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

Gildy

One-time1
  • Premium Party$4.99

Questions

Is Fandor free?
Fandor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gildy free?
Gildy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fandor or Gildy have ads?
Both Fandor and Gildy show ads.
Which is updated more often, Fandor or Gildy?
Fandor ships an update every 3 months, and Gildy every 5 days. Most recently, Fandor was updated on October 22, 2026 and Gildy on October 24, 2026.

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