HackerTube vs Preshow Theater
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HackerTube
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HackerTube is an app for watching the talks and activities of the Chaos Computer Club. It is not officially affiliated with the CCC. The Chaos Computer Club is Europe's largest hacker community and allows people with a wide range of interests from all over the world to meet up and discuss various topics. The club generally meets in small groups/get-togethers, but also hosts large conferences. Here they tinker, talk and exchange ideas. Technical barriers are overcome, new things created and old ones taken apart. Discussions range from technological to political and social topics, with a focus on communication and exchange of ideas and information. For over fifteen years, the Chaos Computer Club has created videos to document the many talks and activities, many of which are available via various platforms. The HackerTube app now allows users to comfortably access this video material via their Apple TV and provides an insight into the club's activities. Just relax on your couch, select the HackerTube app and immerse yourself in the wonderful world of the Chaos Computer Club!
Preshow Theater
Discover new movies and get excited for your next viewing with a randomized trailer reel. Filter by genre or select individual trailers. Seamlessly integrates with Apple's video player for background playback and Picture-In-Picture.
- Randomized trailer reel generation
- Genre-based trailer filtering
- Manual trailer selection
- Background playback support
- Picture-In-Picture integration
- Biweekly new release notifications
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The hit Apple Vision Pro app is now on iPhone and iPad! Your pre-movie destination can now go with you anywhere! Designed with simplicity and elegance in mind, Preshow offers a user-friendly interface. With just a single press of a button, you can generate a randomized trailer reel, similar to what you would find at the theater. This feature allows you to quickly discover new movies or get excited for the main event! Preshow seamlessly integrates with Apple’s video player. Including support for background playback, Picture-In-Picture, and the ability to tap and hold a movie to quickly jump to its page in Apple TV or IMDb. Preshow also offers the convenience of filtering trailers by genre to ensure you’re presented with content that aligns with the mood. Looking for a specific trailer or want to rewatch it? Preshow provides the ability to manually select an available trailer and watch it individually at your convenience. To stay updated on the latest trailers, Preshow includes notification support, sending biweekly reminders to check out the new releases. Experience the ultimate movie trailer experience before your main event! See you at the Preshow!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HackerTube at none against Preshow Theater's 3. HackerTube also leads on device support (5 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Preshow Theater sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. HackerTube asks for nothing beyond the download.
HackerTube ships an update every 6 months, Preshow Theater every 8 months. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.
| Parameter | HackerTube | Preshow Theater |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 163 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mathijs Bernson | Aaron Brannan |
In-app purchases
HackerTube
No in-app purchases
Preshow Theater
- $0.99 Tip$0.99
- $2.99 Tip$2.99
- $4.99 Tip$4.99









