NFB Films vs AUS.TV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NFB Films
Explore a vast library of Canadian films, including award-winning documentaries, animations, and Indigenous productions. Stream content in English or French, with options for offline viewing and personalized recommendations. Discover cinematic classics and new releases without any subscription fees or ads.
- Thousands of Canadian films
- Award-winning works
- Indigenous-made films
- Documentaries and animation
- English and French content
- Offline viewing
- Personalized recommendations
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Access the largest collection of Canadian films online, with no subscription and no ads. Award-winning works with more than 7,000 accolades, including 13 Oscars®. The NFB Films app offers: * Thousands of films, series, and collections * GROUND-BREAKING works by the biggest names in Canadian cinema * 500+ INDIGENOUS-MADE films * Documentaries, animation and auteur cinema, featuring both CLASSICS AND NEW RELEASES * Available in both ENGLISH AND FRENCH * Easily find your WATCHLIST on NFB.ca, mobile, and TV * Sign in to CONTINUE WATCHING anywhere and get PERSONALIZED recommendations * Cast films to your TV through AIRPLAY or CHROMECAST * Download content for OFFLINE viewing * Find NFB Events near you The National Film Board is Canada's public producer and distributor of audiovisual works. Find out more at http://www.nfb.ca/about Enjoying this app? Please write a review for the App Store. Please send your feedback to info@nfb.ca.
AUS.TV
Follow university sports across Atlantic Canada with live streams, on-demand replays, and instant score updates. Customize your feed with favorite teams and sports for a personalized experience.
- Live game streaming
- On-demand replays and highlights
- Upcoming event notifications
- Personalized favorite teams/sports
- Search and customization tools
- Intuitive navigation
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Welcome to the official mobile app for Atlantic University Sport (AUS), your ultimate companion for university sports in Atlantic Canada. Whether you're a student, alumni, family supporters or a fan, this app brings the thrill of collegiate sports right to your fingertips. Key Features: Home Screen: Instantly access live games, scores, and updates from 12 schools in a single hub. Live and Upcoming: Never miss a game with live streaming and notifications for upcoming sports events. On-Demand Content: Relive the excitement with easy access to replays, highlights, and full matches. Search and Customization: Discover content tailored to your preferences with advanced search and personalization tools. Navigation: Seamlessly move through the app with an intuitive, user-friendly interface. Login and Video Player Controls: Enjoy a secure login process and smooth video playback with simple controls like play, pause, and rewind. Favorites Feature: Customize your feed by marking your favorite teams or sports, keeping you connected to what matters most. Overall App Experience: Designed with the user in mind, combining functionality with a clean layout for an engaging experience. Download now and stay connected with Atlantic University Sport—anytime, anywhere!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: AUS.TV at 100% against NFB Films's 41%. AUS.TV also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0). NFB Films's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AUS.TV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of NFB Films's written reviews are positive against 100% of AUS.TV's.
NFB Films ships an update every 3 weeks, AUS.TV every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NFB Films | AUS.TV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (8 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 41.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | National Film Board of Canada – Office national du film du Canada | Visaic Inc. |
Customer experience
NFB Films
AUS.TV
Bugs and requests
NFB Films
Reported bugs
14 issues- App crashes on launch or during playback
- Blank white screen on startup
- Freezing after pausing for several minutes
- Video plays without audio or audio without video
- Offline downloads lost upon app restart
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- Favorites list deleted after updates
- Crashes when removing favorites
- Language switching doesn't work
- Incompatibility with iOS 9, iOS 11, and older iPad models
- App closes unexpectedly after watching films
- Search results don't match query terms
- Requires local network access permission (iOS 14+)
- Streaming continuously stalls at dark screen
- App won't open on certain devices despite compatibility claims
Requested features
10 requests- Chromecast support
- Language selection for audio tracks
- Watch later/queue list feature
- Cross-device favorites synchronization
- User account login system
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- Full-screen landscape mode support
- Better search and sort options
- Improved navigation menu
- More subtitle language options
- Better film descriptions and summaries
AUS.TV
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NFB Films
No in-app purchases
AUS.TV
No in-app purchases
