# Иви vs Кинопоиск

The clearest difference is ads: Кинопоиск at none against Иви's shown. Кинопоиск also leads on ratings volume (37K vs 8.2K). Иви's advantage is chart position (#191 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Иви sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.00 per month and Кинопоиск sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 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 Иви against 4.7 for Кинопоиск. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.2K and 37K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 23% of Иви's written reviews are positive against 27% of Кинопоиск's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Иви | Кинопоиск |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (8.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id455705533/reviews) | [4.7 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id477718890/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8.2K | **37K** |
| Positive reviews | 23.0% of reviews | **26.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#191** | — |
| Size | 238 MB | 411 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ivi.ru LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/455705536) | [Direct Cursus Computer Systems Trading](https://appshunter.io/developer/1717598015) |

## What reviewers say

### Иви

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id455705533)

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

Access a vast library of films, series, and cartoons from around the world. Enjoy exclusive premieres, original productions, and high-quality video and sound. Download content for offline viewing and utilize smart recommendations tailored to your preferences.

**Highlights:** Vast film and series library, Exclusive premieres and originals, High-quality video and sound, Offline downloads, Smart recommendation algorithm, Kids profile with PIN protection, Multi-device support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Подписка Изи Иви | $1.00 | per month |
| Подписка Изи Иви | $1.99 | per month |
| Подписка Иви | $2.99 | per month |
| Подписка ivi+ на 1 месяц | $3.99 | per month |
| Подписка ivi | $4.99 | per month |
| Подписка Иви (старая цена) | $5.99 | per month |
| Подписка ivi | $5.99 | per month |
| Подписка Иви | $5.99 | per month |
| Подписка ivi | $9.99 | per month |
| Подписка Иви | $9.99 | per month |
| Подписка Иви | $22.49 | per 3 months |
| Аренда фильма | $1.99 | one-time |
| Аренда фильма | $2.99 | one-time |
| Покупка фильма | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient app
- 👍 Huge content library
- 💡 Offline viewing
- 🤩 Great user experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🤖 Poor customer support
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Video playback issues and freezing
- Subscription automatically renews without user consent
- Inability to properly cancel or manage subscription
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Add more popular TV shows and movies
- Improve video quality and playback stability
- Introduce parental controls and content filtering
- Allow users to download content for offline viewing


### Кинопоиск

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id477718890)

This app is an online cinema offering a vast library of films and series, including exclusive content and popular cartoons. It also serves as a comprehensive movie encyclopedia with ratings, reviews, and the ability to purchase cinema tickets.

**Highlights:** Vast library of films and series, Exclusive content, Live sports broadcasts, Personalized recommendations, Cinema ticket purchasing, Children's section with age restrictions, Multiple audio and subtitle options

**Features:** Apple Wallet, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Подписка Яндекс.Плюс | $1.99 | per month |
| Yandex Plus Subscription | $2.49 | per month |
| Yandex Plus Subscription | $2.49 | per month |
| Яндекс Плюс | $2.99 | per month |
| Яндекс Плюс | $2.99 | per month |
| Яндекс Плюс | $4.49 | per month |
| Яндекс Плюс | $4.99 | per month |
| Плюс Больше кино | $4.99 | per month |
| Яндекс Плюс | $4.99 | per month |
| Яндекс Плюс | $4.99 | per month |
| Плюс с Амедиатекой | $9.49 | per month |
| Плюс с Амедиатекой | $9.99 | per month |
| Аренда фильма | $1.99 | one-time |
| Покупка фильма | $3.99 | one-time |
| Покупка фильма | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Great app
- 🎥 Lots of movie content
- 🔍 Useful movie information
- 📽️ Good streaming quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Limited content availability
- 🐞 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Poor search functionality
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🇷🇺 Lack of non-Russian language support

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on opening the app
- Playback issues and content unavailability
- Unreliable subscription management

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More international movie/TV show selection
- Improved search and content discovery
- Better integration with other platforms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Иви free?

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

### Is Кинопоиск free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Иви or Кинопоиск?

Иви and Кинопоиск are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8.2K and 37K ratings respectively.

### Do Иви or Кинопоиск have ads?

Иви shows ads; Кинопоиск does not.

### Which is updated more often, Иви or Кинопоиск?

Иви ships an update weekly, and Кинопоиск weekly. Most recently, Иви was updated on September 23, 2026 and Кинопоиск on September 24, 2026.

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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.*