# RiffTrax vs Criticless

The clearest difference is rating: Criticless at 4.8 against RiffTrax's 4.1. Criticless also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (92% vs 68%). RiffTrax's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RiffTrax sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Criticless sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Criticless holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 45 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of RiffTrax's written reviews are positive against 92% of Criticless's.

RiffTrax ships an update every 6 months, Criticless every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RiffTrax | Criticless |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rifftrax/id1627102642/reviews) | **[4.8 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/criticless/id6444778401/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 30 | **45** |
| Positive reviews | 68.4% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [RiffTrax, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1339329624) | [Criticless](https://appshunter.io/developer/1656803804) |

## What reviewers say

### RiffTrax

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rifftrax/id1627102642)

This app provides access to a library of humorous commentary for movies. Users can stream purchased content or subscribe for unlimited access to a curated selection of videos. Features include offline playback and casting to other devices.

**Highlights:** Stream purchased movie commentary, Download videos for offline playback, Subscribe for unlimited streaming access, AirPlay and Chromecast support, Curated content playlists, Friends-only discounts

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Friends (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| Best Friends | $12.99 | per month |
| Friends (annual) | $74.99 | per year |
| Best Friends (annual) | $129.99 | per year |


### Criticless

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/criticless/id6444778401)

This app empowers users to share and discover reviews, lists, and discussions about entertainment. It offers a customizable social media experience with features like curated friend scores and dedicated discussion boards. Users can engage in groups, earn badges, and access detailed entertainment information.

**Highlights:** User-generated reviews and lists, Customizable user profiles, Curated friend scores, Group discussions, Entertainment details (cast, genre, streaming), Achievement badges

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crit Club Rad | $3.99 | per month |
| Crit Club ME | $6.99 | per month |
| Crit Club Rad | $18.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RiffTrax free?

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

### Is Criticless free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RiffTrax or Criticless?

Criticless is rated higher. RiffTrax averages 4.1 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Criticless averages 4.8 from 45 ratings.

### Do RiffTrax or Criticless have ads?

Criticless shows ads; RiffTrax does not.

### Which is updated more often, RiffTrax or Criticless?

RiffTrax ships an update every 6 months, and Criticless every 2 weeks. Most recently, RiffTrax was updated on October 22, 2026 and Criticless on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*