Comparison

Moving Art vs Pocket Cinema+

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

Head to head
About

Moving Art

Experience a curated collection of inspiring films designed to uplift spirits and foster a deeper connection with nature, communities, and humanity. Discover new and magical content that sparks curiosity, wonder, and gratitude.

Highlights
  • High-quality inspiring films
  • Uplifting content
  • Nature and community focus
  • Curated by award-winning filmmaker
  • Unlimited access to content
  • Discover new and magical experiences
Features
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Moving Art is a collection of high quality, inspiring films that aspires to uplift spirits, transmit wisdom, and reconnect people with the deepest parts of their soul. Curated by Award-Winning Filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg, director of Fantastic Fungi, Moving Art is an initiative to collect the work of conscious filmmakers to build a movement that inspires people with the beauty of nature, communities, and people around the world. You are invited to experience curiosity, wonder, awe, and gratitude here - always discovering something new and magical. ▷ Already a Member? Sign-In to access your subscription. ▷ New? Subscribe in the app to get instant access. The Louie Channel offers auto-renewing subscriptions. You'll receive unlimited access to content on all your devices. Payment is charged to your Account at confirmation of purchase. Pricing varies by location and is confirmed prior to purchase. Subscription automatically renews each month unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period, or the trial period (when offered). Cancel anytime in Account Settings. For more information see our: -Terms of Service: https://watch.louiechannel.tv/pages/terms -Privacy Policy: https://watch.louiechannel.tv/pages/privacy

About

Pocket Cinema+

Discover original, cinematic short-series across various genres, designed for mobile viewing. Earn rewards by watching content and engaging with the community. Unlock more stories and enjoy exclusive perks as a Cinephile member.

Highlights
  • Original cinematic short-series
  • Vertical and widescreen formats
  • Short, engaging episodes
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Earn Cinephile Coins
  • Cinephile community features
  • Ad-free viewing for members
Features
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Pocket Cinema is a new home for original, cinematic short-series, made for the way you watch today. Discover original stories across action, sci-fi, thriller, horror, drama, romance, westerns and more, with series designed specifically for your phone. ORIGINAL STORIES. NEW WORLDS. Explore a growing catalogue of Pocket Cinema Original Series from bold new voices and independent filmmakers. Whether you have a few minutes or want to watch an entire series, Pocket Cinema brings originals stories wherever you are. MADE FOR YOUR PHONE Some series are created specifically for immersive vertical viewing. Others are produced in widescreen. Each story is designed for its format from the beginning. SHORT EPISODES. BIG STORIES. Watch cinematic stories told through short, engaging episodes designed to fit into your day, without sacrificing character, atmosphere or ambition. DISCOVER WHAT’S NEXT Explore series across genres, discover personalized picks, see what’s trending and find your next favorite story. WATCH. ENGAGE. GET REWARDED. Earn Cinephile Coins through daily check-ins, watching and completing activities throughout Pocket Cinema. Use your coins to unlock more stories and keep watching. BECOME A CINEPHILE Join the Cinephile community and connect with fellow cinephiles through discussions, exclusive content, special perks and more. Cinephile members can enjoy benefits including: * Ad-free viewing * Early access to select releases * Exclusive content and behind-the-scenes material * High-resolution streaming * Member rewards and perks * Priority access to select Pocket Cinema events and merchandise opportunities STORIES WORTH CARRYING WITH YOU. From independent filmmakers to your screen, Pocket Cinema is building a new home for cinematic short-form storytelling. We believe great storytelling should be accessible to anyone with a smartphone. Pocket Cinema is home to original series created by filmmakers who care deeply about character, atmosphere and emotional impact, giving audiences a place to discover stories that stay with them long after the credits roll. Every Pocket Cinema Original is created with a commitment to memorable storytelling, cinematic craftsmanship and characters audiences can connect with. Your next favorite series fits right in your pocket. Download Pocket Cinema and start watching today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Moving Art3 screens
Pocket Cinema+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Pocket Cinema+ at free with in-app purchases against Moving Art's subscription. Pocket Cinema+ also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Moving Art's advantage is ratings volume (42 vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Moving Art sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Pocket Cinema+ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Moving Art against 5.0 for Pocket Cinema+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Moving Art has 42 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of Moving Art's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pocket Cinema+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Moving Art ships an update monthly, Pocket Cinema+ weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Moving Art versus Pocket Cinema+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMoving ArtPocket Cinema+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (42 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews97.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings42 — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB78 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMoving Art™Pocket Cinema LLC

Customer experience

Moving Art

All ratings42 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive97.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.9%

Pocket Cinema+

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Moving Art

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Login issues across devices

Pocket Cinema+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Moving Art

Subscriptions2
  • The Louie Channel Monthly$3.991 Month
  • In-App Subscription$5.991 Month
One-time9
  • The Louie Channel - 399$3.99
  • The Louie Channel - 999$9.99
  • The Louie Channel - 1299$12.99
Show 6 more
  • The Louie Channel - 1399$13.99
  • The Louie Channel - 1499$14.99
  • The Louie Channel - 1999$19.99
  • The Louie Channel - 2099$20.99
  • The Louie Channel - 2499$24.99
  • The Louie Channel - 2999$29.99
6 purchases

Pocket Cinema+

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$24.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$199.991 Year
One-time4
  • Starter Pack$4.99
  • Cinephile Pack$9.99
  • Director Pack$19.99
Show 1 more
  • Producer Pack$34.99

Questions

Is Moving Art free?
Moving Art is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pocket Cinema+ free?
Pocket Cinema+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Moving Art or Pocket Cinema+?
Pocket Cinema+ is rated higher. Moving Art averages 4.9 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Pocket Cinema+ averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Moving Art or Pocket Cinema+ have ads?
Neither Moving Art nor Pocket Cinema+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Moving Art or Pocket Cinema+?
Moving Art ships an update monthly, and Pocket Cinema+ weekly. Most recently, Moving Art was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pocket Cinema+ on October 24, 2026.

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