# Netflix vs Akinator

The clearest difference is monetization model: Akinator at free with in-app purchases against Netflix's subscription. Akinator also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 59%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Netflix's advantage is ratings volume (7.3M vs 422K) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Netflix sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Akinator sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Netflix against 4.6 for Akinator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Netflix has 7.3M ratings behind it against 422K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Netflix's written reviews are positive against 81% of Akinator's.

Netflix ships an update weekly, Akinator every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Netflix | Akinator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (7.3M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netflix/id363590051/reviews)** | [4.6 (422K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/akinator/id933135994/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.3M** | 422K |
| Positive reviews | 58.7% of reviews | **80.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | #95 |
| Size | 194 MB | 217 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Netflix, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/363590054) | [Elokence](https://appshunter.io/developer/484090404) |

## What reviewers say

### Netflix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netflix/id363590051)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Free · Entertainment, #16 Top Grossing · Entertainment, #70 Top Free, #112 Top Grossing (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Netflix | $19.99 | per month |
| Netflix 2 Screens - Unlimited Streaming | $19.99 | per month |
| Netflix Standard | $19.99 | per month |
| Netflix 4 Screens - Unlimited Streaming | $26.99 | per month |
| Netflix Premium | $26.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Akinator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/akinator/id933135994)

**Currently charting:** #95 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

This app guesses characters, movies, animals, or objects you're thinking of by asking a series of questions. Challenge the genie, compete on leaderboards, and collect awards by guessing obscure characters. Play daily challenges and track your achievements.

**Highlights:** Guesses characters, movies, animals, and objects, Asks a series of questions, Collects Aki Awards, Daily challenges, Leaderboards and Hall of Fame, User accounts for achievements, Supports 17 languages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The supercharged potion | $0.99 | one-time |
| 11,250 Geniz | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack 15 credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30,000 Geniz (7,500 FREE) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 Geniz (16,250 FREE) | $2.99 | one-time |
| The PREMIUM potion | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack 40 credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| 80,000 Geniz (35,000 FREE) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 115,000 Geniz (58,750 FREE) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack 65 credits | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Impressive AI that can guess almost anything
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Ability to customize the genie
- 🔒 Child safety mode available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too many ads and in-app purchases
- 🤔 Repetitive questions
- 🤯 Creepy/invasive feeling of the AI
- 🔍 Difficulty in outsmarting the genie

**Reported bugs**

- Losing progress and medals for no apparent reason
- Inconsistent behavior when guessing characters
- Inappropriate questions for child users

**Requested features**

- Add more customization options for the genie
- Improve the reward system for guessing rare characters
- Implement a mode with infinite questions
- Add the ability to search for characters before playing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Netflix free?

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

### Is Akinator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Netflix or Akinator?

Netflix is rated higher. Netflix averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.3M ratings, while Akinator averages 4.6 from 422K ratings.

### Do Netflix or Akinator have ads?

Both Netflix and Akinator show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Netflix or Akinator?

Netflix ships an update weekly, and Akinator every 3 weeks. Most recently, Netflix was updated on September 26, 2026 and Akinator on September 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Netflix or Akinator?

Netflix currently peaks at #10 in the App Store charts, and Akinator at #95. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*