Popcorn vs Cinemio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Popcorn
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- Use genres and keywords to find the perfect movie for the evening - Filter by the services you have subscribed to - Get directed straight to your service, whenever you watch a movie - Follow your friends and find out what they are watching - Keep track through ratings, watchlist, and the "watched" marking - Receive suggestions based on your watchlist and ratings App description: We make streaming a personal and emotional experience - for free! Never be bored again! - Find your perfect movie with the genre mix - Search by keywords - Search for movies together with friends or family - Combine your watchlist with friends! Exchange with friends! - Follow your friends and see what they are watching - See the ratings of your friends and which movies they recommend - Exchange your opinions on movies in the comments Keep track! - Resume movies across all your providers - Discover movies that aren't even available on your providers - See what your subscriptions actually cost you per movie and how well they fit you - Save money by canceling what you don't actually need - You don't have to switch apps: One click and your movie starts! - See where your movies are available abroad if you have VPN All features are free!
Cinemio
Stream a diverse selection of free movies and TV shows, with a focus on urban culture and independent films. Discover global hits and hidden gems without any subscription fees, supported by limited ads.
- Free movies and TV shows
- Urban culture focus
- Global film selection
- No subscription required
- Watchlist creation
- New titles added monthly
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Cinemio is the free streaming app built for today’s global audience with urban culture at its core. Watch hit movies, TV shows, and hidden gems from Hollywood to around the globe — always free, no subscription required. Why Cinemio? • Free movies, TV shows, and documentaries — no credit card required. • Urban voices front and center, curated for a global audience. • Discover hidden gems and cult classics alongside blockbuster hits. • Watch anywhere — iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV supported. • Build your own watchlist and save your favorites. • Fresh titles added every month so there’s always something new. • Skip the fees — Cinemio is 100% free with limited ads. Download Cinemio today and start watching free movies and TV.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Popcorn at none against Cinemio's shown. Cinemio's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (10.2 vs 13.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Popcorn ships an update every 2 months, Cinemio monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Popcorn | Cinemio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (27 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 27 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 10.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Anton Pfeifer | Cinemio Incorporated |
In-app purchases
Popcorn
No in-app purchases
Cinemio
No in-app purchases
