# Fandor vs ciniq

The clearest difference is rating: ciniq at 5.0 against Fandor's 3.4. ciniq also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). Fandor's advantage is ratings volume (37 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.2 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

ciniq 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.

Fandor ships an update every 3 months, ciniq every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fandor | ciniq |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fandor/id1579502333/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ciniq/id6802910705/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **37** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 44 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.2** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cinedigm](https://appshunter.io/developer/964790507) | [Labham LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881832925) |

## What reviewers say

### Fandor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fandor/id1579502333)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fandor monthly plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Fandor quarterly plan | $13.49 | per 3 months |
| Fandor yearly plan | $49.99 | per year |


### ciniq

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ciniq/id6802910705)

Discover films tailored to your personal taste without relying on crowd scores or critic reviews. Engage in ten-minute film auditions and provide detailed readings across ten dimensions to refine your preferences. Share film recommendations with friends and compare your unique taste profiles.

**Highlights:** Personalized film recommendations, Curated film canon, Ten-minute film auditions, Multi-dimensional film readings, Friend taste comparison, Private by design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ciniq+ | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fandor free?

Fandor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ciniq free?

ciniq is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fandor or ciniq?

ciniq is rated higher. Fandor averages 3.4 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while ciniq averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Fandor or ciniq have ads?

Fandor shows ads; ciniq does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fandor or ciniq?

Fandor ships an update every 3 months, and ciniq every 2 days. Most recently, Fandor was updated on October 14, 2026 and ciniq on October 16, 2026.

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