Comparison

Netflix vs Disney+

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

Head to head
About

Netflix

Stream award-winning series, movies, documentaries, and stand-up specials from around the world. Get personalized recommendations and enjoy a safe kids' experience. Watch on your device while traveling or taking a break.

Highlights
  • Award-winning series, movies, documentaries
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Kids' safe watching experience
  • Stream on any device
  • New titles added regularly
  • Notifications for new releases
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Looking for the most talked about TV shows and movies from around the world? They're all on Netflix. Discover award-winning series, movies, live events, podcasts, and games on the go - all in the mobile app. Now, you'll never miss a moment from the world of Netflix while you travel, commute, or just take a break. What you'll love about Netflix: - Smooth navigation with bottom shortcuts to quickly browse or jump back into your favorites. - A new way to discover what's next, including an upcoming clips feed. - A full world of entertainment in one place - series, movies, live events, games, and podcasts. - Keep track of everything you love, from your favorite moments to 'My List', in the 'My Netflix' tab. - Personalized recommendations based on your ratings. Instant notifications for new releases, episodes, and live events. Netflix membership is a month-to-month subscription that begins at sign-up. You can easily cancel anytime, online, 24 hours a day. There are no long-term contracts or cancellation fees. We just want you to love what you watch. Please note that the App Privacy information applies to information collected through the Netflix iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS apps. See the Netflix Privacy Statement (link below) to learn more about information we collect in other contexts, including account registration. Privacy policy: www.netflix.com/privacy Terms of use: www.netflix.com/terms Phone Number: +18667160414 Email: iosappstore@netflix.com

About

Disney+

Stream a vast library of movies and series from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic. Enjoy exclusive Originals, new releases, and timeless classics with features like 4K UHD, IMAX Enhanced, and multi-screen viewing. Parental controls ensure a safe experience for all.

Highlights
  • Exclusive Originals
  • New releases and classics
  • 4K UHD and HDR streaming
  • IMAX Enhanced viewing
  • Multi-screen simultaneous viewing
  • Parental controls
  • Curated Hulu and ESPN content
Features
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Disney+ is the streaming home of your favorite stories. With beloved movies and series from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, there's always something to explore. Stream the latest movie releases, exclusive Original series, and highly anticipated matchups all in Disney+. Stream Originals like Marvel Studios’ Loki and fan favorites like Encanto and The Simpsons. With a Disney+ subscription plan you will get to experience: • Exclusive new Originals from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic. • Access to new releases, timeless classics, and past seasons of your favorite TV shows. • A live feed of ABC News and Streams that offer carefully curated, continuous programming based on seasonality or interest, from across the Disney+ library* • Over 100 titles in 4K UHD and HDR. • The ability to watch on multiple screens at once at no extra cost. • Multiple parental control features including Profile PIN and Kid-Proof Exit. Easily adjust a profile’s Content Rating settings for a viewing experience that suits everyone • IMAX Enhanced, see the full scale and scope with IMAX's expanded aspect ratio. Available with certain Marvel and Pixar titles and accessible on all devices where Disney+ is supported. • A curated selection of unlocked Hulu content in the Hulu hub within the Disney+ app.** • A curated selection of highly anticipated live sports events, ESPN Originals, and studio programming in the ESPN hub within the Disney+ app** For help with Disney+, please visit: http://help.disneyplus.com For our Subscriber Agreement and other policies please visit: https://disneyplus.com/legal/subscriber-agreement Your California Privacy Rights: https://www.disneyplus.com/legal/your-california-privacy-rights Do Not Sell My Information: https://www.disneyplus.com/legal/privacy-policy The content available on Disney+ may vary by region. Some titles shown above may not be available in your country. *Select Streams are currently available only with the Disney+ Premium plan. ABC News is not rated and will require a profile's Content Rating settings to be set to TV-MA. All other Streams are rated on a program-by-program basis. **Content subject to change. U.S. residents, 18+ only. A limited selection of content from Hulu and ESPN+ are now available to all Disney+ subscribers. To access the full ESPN+ on Disney+ and Hulu on Disney+ experiences, you must bundle those services with your Disney+ subscription.

Screenshots

Netflix4 screens
Disney+4 screens

Verdict

The call

Netflix and Disney+ both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 59% of Netflix's written reviews are positive against 28% of Disney+'s. Netflix also leads on ratings volume (7.5M vs 2M). Disney+'s advantage is iOS requirement (16.5 vs 26.0). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Netflix sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Disney+ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $12.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Netflix holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.5M and 2M respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Netflix's written reviews are positive against 28% of Disney+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Netflix ships an update weekly, Disney+ every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Netflix versus Disney+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetflixDisney+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7.5M ratings) — better4.6 (2M ratings)
Positive reviews58.8% of reviews — better28.2% of reviews
Number of ratings7.5M — better2M
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionSubscription
Best chart rank#16#6 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS26.016.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size203 MB304 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperNetflix, Inc.Disney Electronic Content, Inc.

Customer experience

Netflix

All ratings7,487,597 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews16,956 reviews
Positive58.8%
Neutral8.6%
Negative32.6%

Disney+

All ratings1,977,553 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral4.1%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews8,127 reviews
Positive28.2%
Neutral10.1%
Negative61.7%

User reviews

Netflix

From 7.5M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great selection of movies and TV shows
  • 👍 Convenient offline viewing
  • 💡 Customizable profiles for different users
  • 🚀 Smooth streaming experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs in the app
  • 🔋 High data usage and battery drain
  • 🤔 Inconsistent rating system and content availability
  • 😡 Removing popular shows and movies

Disney+

From 2M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth streaming
  • 💎 Excellent content library
  • 🌟 Childhood favorites available
  • 🤩 Exciting new original shows

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app with crashes
  • 🤔 Confusing navigation
  • 🔍 Difficult to find content
  • 🕰️ Lack of 'continue watching' feature

Bugs and requests

Netflix

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Offline downloads not working as expected
  • Profile switching issues
  • Playback controls not functioning properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add a teen-friendly section
  • Allow removing items from 'Continue Watching'
  • Improve content management and availability
  • Provide better account management options

Disney+

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Issues with Chromecast and casting
  • Incorrect episode order for some shows
  • Disappearing content from watchlist

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add 'continue watching' section
  • Improve episode tracking and resume
  • Allow customizable profiles
  • Expand language and subtitle options

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Netflix

Subscriptions5
  • Netflix$19.991 Month
  • Netflix 2 Screens - Unlimited Streaming3 variants$19.991 Month
  • Netflix Standard$19.991 Month
Show 2 more
  • Netflix 4 Screens - Unlimited Streaming2 variants$26.991 Month
  • Netflix Premium$26.991 Month
6 purchases

Disney+

Subscriptions5
  • Disney+ Basic Monthly2 variants$12.491 Month
  • Disney Bundle Duo Basic$12.991 Month
  • Disney+ Premium5 variants$21.491 Month
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  • Disney+, Hulu Bundle Premium$21.991 Month
  • Disney+ Premium$214.991 Year
One-time1
  • Disney+ Premier Access: Mulan$29.99

Questions

Is Netflix free?
Netflix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Disney+ free?
Disney+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Netflix or Disney+?
Netflix is rated higher. Netflix averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.5M ratings, while Disney+ averages 4.6 from 2M ratings.
Do Netflix or Disney+ have ads?
Both Netflix and Disney+ show ads.
Which is updated more often, Netflix or Disney+?
Netflix ships an update weekly, and Disney+ every 9 days. Most recently, Netflix was updated on October 24, 2026 and Disney+ on October 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Netflix or Disney+?
Netflix currently peaks at #16 in the App Store charts, and Disney+ at #6. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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