# NFB Films vs Artick

The clearest difference is rating: Artick at 5.0 against NFB Films's 4.0. NFB Films's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Artick sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. NFB Films asks for nothing beyond the download.

Artick holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFB Films has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFB Films | Artick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfb-films/id378813687/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artick/id6760721344/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 41.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [National Film Board of Canada – Office national du film du Canada](https://appshunter.io/developer/329353641) | [Evan Kaplansky](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885916452) |

## What reviewers say

### NFB Films

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfb-films/id378813687)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Extensive free library of films and documentaries
- 🎨 High-quality diverse content including animations
- 📱 Works well on multiple devices (iPhone, iPad, Apple TV)
- 💾 Offline download capability for 48-hour viewing
- ❤️ Favorites/bookmarking feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and instability
- ⚪ Blank/white screen issues
- ⏸️ Freezing when paused for extended periods
- 🔄 Syncing issues between devices
- 🎬 Limited film selection on some platforms (e.g., Apple TV)

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Chromecast support
- Language selection for audio tracks
- Watch later/queue list feature
- Cross-device favorites synchronization
- User account login system


### Artick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artick/id6760721344)

Submit a single line of text daily to compete anonymously against others. Users vote on the best lines, and results are revealed nightly, showing your ranking and percentile.

**Highlights:** Daily writing prompt, Anonymous submissions, Head-to-head voting, Nightly ranking and percentile, Free to play arena, Pro arena with stakes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Artick Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Artick Pro Annual | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NFB Films free?

NFB Films is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Artick free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NFB Films or Artick?

Artick is rated higher. NFB Films averages 4.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Artick averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do NFB Films or Artick have ads?

Neither NFB Films nor Artick shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NFB Films or Artick?

NFB Films ships an update every 3 weeks, and Artick every 3 weeks. Most recently, NFB Films was updated on October 26, 2026 and Artick on October 14, 2026.

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