Comparison

HackerTube vs Preshow Theater

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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!

About

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.

Highlights
  • Randomized trailer reel generation
  • Genre-based trailer filtering
  • Manual trailer selection
  • Background playback support
  • Picture-In-Picture integration
  • Biweekly new release notifications
Features
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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!

Screenshots

HackerTube3 screens
Preshow Theater4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Preshow Theater sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. HackerTube asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HackerTube ships an update every 6 months, Preshow Theater every 8 months. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HackerTube versus Preshow Theater: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHackerTubePreshow Theater
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, Vision Pro
Requires iOS18.618.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB163 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMathijs BernsonAaron Brannan

In-app purchases

None

HackerTube

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Preshow Theater

One-time3
  • $0.99 Tip$0.99
  • $2.99 Tip$2.99
  • $4.99 Tip$4.99

Questions

Is HackerTube free?
HackerTube is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Preshow Theater free?
Preshow Theater is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HackerTube or Preshow Theater have ads?
Neither HackerTube nor Preshow Theater shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HackerTube or Preshow Theater?
HackerTube ships an update every 6 months, and Preshow Theater every 8 months. Most recently, HackerTube was updated on October 2, 2026 and Preshow Theater on October 2, 2026.

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