Comparison

NFB Films vs TwøDay

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Thousands of Canadian films
  • Award-winning works
  • Indigenous-made films
  • Documentaries and animation
  • English and French content
  • Offline viewing
  • Personalized recommendations
Features
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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.

About

TwøDay

Discover real-time events and activities happening around you, from live music to fitness meetups. Pin your own events, share plans with friends, and explore hidden local gems. Stop scrolling and start living with this interactive entertainment map.

Highlights
  • Real-time interactive event map
  • Discover live music, comedy, sports, and more
  • Create and share custom event pins
  • AI-powered local tips and hidden gems
  • Collaborative planning with friends
  • Explore events in any city
Features
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TwøDay™ is AI-powered real-time entertainment discovery. Open the app and see what's happening near you right now... live music, comedy shows, sports, food and drink events, outdoor recreation, fitness meetups, art openings, parties, and everything else worth showing up to in your city. All pinned on a live, interactive map that updates in real time. Can't find what you're looking for on the map? Drop your own activity pin and invite your surrounding community. WHY TwøDay™ LET THE MAP TELL THE STORY Pins show what a list could only describe. Trending clusters reveal real hotspots. Tap on pins to uncover all sorts of exciting things to do, near you! LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, NOT NEXT WEEK'S CALENDAR TwøDay™ pulls in event and activity data from leading sources continuously, so your map reflects what's happening right now and over the next 48 hours. Ask TwøDay™ Underground for the local tips and off-grid spots that don't show up on the map... underground shows, local secrets, hidden gems, neighborhood favorites. Chat naturally, get specific picks, save them as hidden gem cards, and build your arsenal of off-the-beaten-path favorites to share with friends. PLAN WITH FRIENDS, ON THE SPOT Share any pin to a group chat, or activity with a quick tap. Plan your weekend with friends in real-time, explore the map and share amongst groups to keep everyone on the same page. DROP YOUR PIN, LEAVE YOUR MARK Local pop-up, weekly run club, neighborhood block party, secret cocktail night, full-fledged rager... whatever your heart desires, drop an activity pin and bring it to life. Make it public for anyone to join, or keep it private for just your group. The world is your oyster. Shuck it. PUBLIC OR PRIVATE PINS Make your pin public for anyone to join, or keep it private, and meet other groups through ICE BREAKER mode in the discover section! EXPLORE ANY CITY Planning a trip? Take TwøDay™ on the road with you! Search by city and see what's happening in your next destination, before/ while you're traveling. PREFER A LIST? WE DO THOSE BETTER, TOO. Don't get us wrong, lists are our thing too, and we do them better than anyone else. Our list view sorts everything by distance from where you are, so you always see what's closest first. The most relevant action, at the top of the page. Explore the map. Tap pins. Share what looks good to you. Create your own pins, and shape the map. TwøDay™ is for anyone who wants to stop scrolling and start living.

Screenshots

NFB Films4 screens
TwøDay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TwøDay at 86% against NFB Films's 41%. TwøDay also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). NFB Films's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NFB Films ships an update every 3 weeks, TwøDay every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NFB Films versus TwøDay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFB FilmsTwøDay
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.0% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB62 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperNational Film Board of Canada – Office national du film du CanadaSocial Maps inc.

Customer experience

NFB Films

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews161 reviews
Positive41.0%
Neutral9.9%
Negative49.1%

TwøDay

Written reviews28 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

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
Show 9 more
  • 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
Show 5 more
  • Full-screen landscape mode support
  • Better search and sort options
  • Improved navigation menu
  • More subtitle language options
  • Better film descriptions and summaries

TwøDay

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

NFB Films

No in-app purchases

None

TwøDay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NFB Films free?
NFB Films is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TwøDay free?
TwøDay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NFB Films or TwøDay have ads?
Neither NFB Films nor TwøDay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NFB Films or TwøDay?
NFB Films ships an update every 3 weeks, and TwøDay every 6 days. Most recently, NFB Films was updated on November 1, 2026 and TwøDay on October 30, 2026.

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