VisualFlix vs Watchlistr
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VisualFlix
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Watch exciting movies, documentaries, and TV Shows on the go with VisualFlix. Bringing a fantastic array of new releases, top hits, and trending entertainment at your fingertip. With VisualFlix, you will enjoy the following premium features: - Download videos and watch them when you are offline - High-quality video streaming - Multiple languages and Genres - Preview videos by hovering over them - Watch with different audio and subtitle - Change video quality depending on internet speed - Option to skip intro and outro - Pause video and resume whenever you are free - Add videos to your favorite/watchlist so that you don’t forget. - Let your family have their share. VisualFlix comes with multi-member support - Stream on multiple devices simultaneously. - Parental Lock: Make streaming child-friendly
Watchlistr
Discover, track, and manage your favorite movies and TV shows. Get detailed information, find where to stream, and receive release reminders. Organize your watchlist with custom folders and sorting options.
- Discover new and classic movies/shows
- Search by title, actor, or genre
- Detailed media information
- Find streaming/rental options
- Set release reminders
- Manage and organize watchlists
- Share favorite finds
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Discover and track your favorite movies and shows with Watchlistr! • Browse: View all the latest blockbusters to classic films & binge-worthy series. Within both media tabs you'll find dedicated sections showcasing popular titles from curated lists & a streaming service section. Additionally, the TV Show tab has a section highlighting shows airing today and those scheduled for tomorrow! Sorting options on media sections, providing you with more control over how you view your content. • Search: Easily find what you're looking for with a powerful search functionality, with a search history for quick and easy access. Track down your favorite actors or tap the genre button to unveil a list, offering a preview of 20 captivating media entries. Collections are shown when available upon searching for movies. • Detailed Info: Get comprehensive details about each media with a single tap. When viewing shows, scroll to the season section to view a quick count of its episodes, tap on it to view the season's episode list. Easily find out where to stream or rent your favorite media, simply tap on the app icon within the media details to seamlessly navigate to the respective app, if installed. If not, it will redirect you to the TMDB site for details. Collections are also shown for movies, providing a complete viewing experience. You can also tap on a cast member to discover other related media featuring the same actor or actress. View different masterpieces of movies and shows in the ‘Suggested’ section when viewing titles, offering suggestions based on your interests. • Share Button: A convenient way to share your favorite finds! Share directly from the media’s detail view. Simply tap the share button, send it to someone, and it’ll navigate them directly to the media’s detail page. • Notifications: Set up reminders to stay in the loop when a new movie or episode is released or if you want to rewatch your favorites. They come with a unique notification sound to make your alerts stand out! • Manage Watchlist: Mark each piece of media as "watched" right down to individual episodes. When marking each media as "watched" it adds a badge near the media. You may also hold down on a show or movie for convenient access to set custom reminders, view if there is a next episode available for a show or schedule alerts for upcoming releases for a movie directly from your watchlist. Long-press on any movie or show in your watchlist to mark it as ‘Watching’. This will pin the media to the top of your list until you long-press again to mark it as 'Done Watching’. Additionally, with shows in your watchlist, if a new episode is airing, the 'New Episode' badge will show. There are options to sort your watchlist alphabetically, by its watched status, or by its added date are available. Create folders to group your favorites, sort by genre, and keep things tidy your way. • Profile: Personalize your profile with a profile picture and change the color of the two different texts. Your profile will also tell you how many movies/episodes you’ve marked as watched, see how many notifications you have scheduled, view the new episodes count, and customize the appearance to choose between light or dark mode to suit your viewing preferences and you can choose where the app opens—whether it’s Movies, Profile, or TV Shows. • Sign Up with Apple or Google: Sign up with Apple or Google for an alternative secure and convenient sign-in experience or seamlessly link your preferred provider to your Firebase account for a unified login experience. Try out Watchlistr using the temp user option, allowing you to explore some of the app's features without the need to sign-up!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VisualFlix at none against Watchlistr's 3. VisualFlix also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). Watchlistr's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 39 months). On price, ads 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. Watchlistr sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. VisualFlix asks for nothing beyond the download.
VisualFlix ships an update every 39 months, Watchlistr every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VisualFlix | Watchlistr |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 39 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 233 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Armia Systems, Inc | Ruben Manzano |
In-app purchases
VisualFlix
No in-app purchases
Watchlistr
- Blockbuster Buddy$0.99
- Hollywood Hero$2.99
- Golden Ticket Holder$4.99









