IndieBox vs Films Rx
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IndieBox
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IndieBox is Free Movies Channel from Bayview Entertainment, your home for free award-winning independent feature films and documentaries, from horror to comedy and everything in-between. Our carefully curated library features the best discoveries from around the world, all with instant and unlimited access.
Films Rx
Discover a curated collection of critically acclaimed and festival-winning films from around the world, focusing on artistic merit and cinematic craft. Find where to stream or rent your next favorite movie with integrated viewing options.
- Curated selections from acclaimed directors
- Explore film festival highlights
- Discover award-winning movies
- Focus on art-house and world cinema
- Regularly updated film library
- Integrated 'Where To Watch' feature
- AI-powered recommendations
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Films Rx helps you discover, track, and organize movies and TV shows. Browse curated recommendations, explore film festival selections, and keep personal notes on what you watch. **Browse & Discover** - View curated recommendations alongside popular and top-rated titles - Search by title with filters for movies and TV shows - Access details like cast, crew, ratings, and trailers - Explore curated picks with editorial-style notes for context **Film Festival Collections** - Browse selections from major film festivals: Cannes, Venice, Berlinale, and BFI London - Filter by year to explore festival lineups and award winners - A focused way to discover international and arthouse titles **Personal Tracking** - Add movies and TV shows to your watchlist - Write personal notes for any title (stored locally and encrypted) - Track what you’ve watched and want to watch - Sort your collection by title, director, or release year **Account & Sync** - Sign in to sync your watchlist and notes across devices - Share your favorites publicly or keep them private - Discover what others are watching through public favorites lists **Share** - Generate shareable images with posters and details - Share recommendations with friends or on social platforms **Settings & Support** - Manage privacy, consent, and legal documents in-app - Optional support page for keeping the project funded
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IndieBox at none against Films Rx's 1. Films Rx's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support 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. Films Rx sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. IndieBox asks for nothing beyond the download.
IndieBox ships an update every 3 months, Films Rx every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IndieBox | Films Rx |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 113 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | CASTIFY LTD | Proteverse LLC |
In-app purchases
IndieBox
No in-app purchases
Films Rx
- Support Films Rx$0.99
