# AlloCiné vs CANAL+

The clearest difference is rating: AlloCiné at 4.6 against CANAL+'s 3.8. AlloCiné also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 33%). CANAL+'s advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AlloCiné sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and CANAL+ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AlloCiné holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 354 and 517 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of AlloCiné's written reviews are positive against 33% of CANAL+'s.

AlloCiné ships an update every 2 weeks, CANAL+ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AlloCiné | CANAL+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (354 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/allocine-cinema-series-vod/id351184863/reviews)** | [3.8 (517 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canal-plus/id694580816/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 354 | **517** |
| Positive reviews | **60.2% of reviews** | 32.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 181 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Webedia](https://appshunter.io/developer/369343094) | [GROUPE CANAL+](https://appshunter.io/developer/694580819) |

## What reviewers say

### AlloCiné

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/allocine-cinema-series-vod/id351184863)

Discover movie showtimes near you and explore comprehensive details on films and series. Watch trailers, read reviews, and find streaming recommendations. Create collections and share your favorites with friends.

**Highlights:** Find local cinema showtimes, Detailed film and series information, Watch trailers and read reviews, Streaming platform program discovery, Personalized streaming recommendations, Book cinema tickets, Create film collections

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AlloCiné Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| AlloCiné Premium | $8.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 📚 Comprehensive movie and TV series information
- ⭐ Helpful user ratings and critic reviews
- 🎬 Excellent reference for cinema information
- 📱 Convenient mobile access to film data

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 🐢 Slow app performance and loading times
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- ❌ Missing TV series sections and calendars
- 🔄 Features not persisting after navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Watchlist and follow buttons not saving properly
- App fails to open after updates
- Black screen on startup
- Videos stopping after 15-20 seconds
- Display bugs when scrolling through news

**Requested features**

- Option to watch full movies and series within app
- Daily notifications for films in watchlist at selected cinemas
- Book cinema tickets directly from app
- Automatic login instead of requiring login each time
- Email notifications for favorited films and actors


### CANAL+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canal-plus/id694580816)

Stream live TV channels, catch up on shows with replay options, and download content for offline viewing. Discover personalized recommendations and enjoy features like multi-live viewing and an immersive sports experience.

**Highlights:** Live TV streaming, On-demand replay, Offline downloads, Personalized recommendations, Multi-live viewing, Immersive sports experience, Kids' profiles

**Features:** SharePlay, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CANAL+SÉRIES (1 stream) | $5.99 | per month |
| CANAL+ (1 stream) | $19.99 | per month |
| C+ Ciné Séries (1 stream) | $24.99 | per month |
| CANAL+ (2 streams) | $24.99 | per month |
| CANAL+ Pack CANAL+ (1 stream) | $24.99 | per month |
| CANAL+ SPORT+Bundle (1 stream) | $29.99 | per month |
| CANAL VOD movie or show | $2.99 | one-time |
| CANAL VOD movie or show | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent app
- 🚀 Great update
- 🚀 Awesome
- 🚀 Very good app
- 🚀 Fantastic

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App keeps crashing
- 🐛 Impossible to cancel
- 🐛 Completely unusable
- 🐛 Impossible to watch anything
- 🐛 App doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- Favorites list issues
- Playback problems
- Login/account issues
- Compatibility problems with new OS versions
- Geolocation restrictions

**Requested features**

- Improve live channel access
- Add Chromecast support
- Improve video quality
- Provide more subtitle options
- Allow offline downloads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AlloCiné free?

AlloCiné is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CANAL+ free?

CANAL+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AlloCiné or CANAL+?

AlloCiné is rated higher. AlloCiné averages 4.6 out of 5 from 354 ratings, while CANAL+ averages 3.8 from 517 ratings.

### Do AlloCiné or CANAL+ have ads?

Both AlloCiné and CANAL+ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, AlloCiné or CANAL+?

AlloCiné ships an update every 2 weeks, and CANAL+ fortnightly. Most recently, AlloCiné was updated on November 10, 2026 and CANAL+ on November 11, 2026.

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