Comparison

MUBI vs Dropout

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

Head to head
About

MUBI

Discover a curated selection of films from around the world, featuring iconic directors and emerging artists. Stream or download movies on any device, anytime. Offers monthly and yearly subscriptions with a free trial.

Highlights
  • Curated film selection
  • Global cinema discovery
  • Stream or download movies
  • Cross-device compatibility
  • Monthly and yearly subscriptions
  • 7-day free trial
Features
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Welcome to MUBI: Apple TV App of the Year. Discover great films, from iconic directors to emerging artists. From everywhere around the world. Each carefully chosen by MUBI’s curators. Stream or download beautiful movies, anytime. On any screen or device, anywhere. SUBSCRIPTIONS MUBI offers a monthly and a yearly auto-renewing subscription with a 7 day free trial period. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Terms and conditions: https://mubi.com/terms_of_service Privacy policy: https://mubi.com/privacy_policy Support: http://help.mubi.com If you have any problems, comments or suggestions for improving our app, please contact us at support@mubi.com. USER NOTES A Wi-Fi connection is recommended for quality viewing and downloading of films. A weak cellular connection may result in interrupted playback. The content available on MUBI may vary by region. Some titles shown above may not be available in your country.

About

Dropout

Access exclusive, uncensored, and ad-free original comedy series and content. Enjoy weekly releases and a vast library of shows from popular talent. Support independent comedy with a subscription.

Highlights
  • Original comedy series
  • Exclusive content
  • Ad-free viewing
  • Uncensored content
  • Weekly new episodes
  • Extensive video library
Features
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WHAT’S ON IT? -New original series like Dimension 20, Game Changer, Um Actually, Breaking News, What the F 101, Ultramechatron Team Go, Bad Internet, and more. -Exclusive content you won't find anywhere else - all uncensored and ad-free - with talent like Brennan Lee Mulligan, Sam Reich, Zac Oyama, Emily Axford, Ally Beardsley, Lou Wilson, Aabria Iyengar, Erika Ishii, and more. -Weekly releases of new episodes, including Dimension 20, Adventuring Party, Game Changer, and more. -The definitive way to browse our extensive library of the CH video content you know and love. -The knowledge that you are supporting an independent comedy channel for the cost of one sorta okay sandwich per month. But hey, big blocks of text are pretty boring. Instead, how about just trying DROPOUT for a week totally free? Download the app and sign up for a trial of 3 free-as-heck days to watch everything your eyes can handle. Cancel anytime in the 3 day trial and never be charged! Don’t like it? I mean, we’re deeply hurt, but we understand. Cancel your membership, throw your phone in a lake, however you cope with disappointment. DO like it? Just kick back and keep watching, and your first month will automatically begin at the end of the free trial. Annual plans are also available at a discount, if you’re a money whiz. So go ahead and give it a try! This text isn’t gonna get any more interesting. I mean, I think we’ve pretty much covered all the good stuff. Still here? Um, ok. How’s everything? Good? Cool, cool. What are you looking for? The app description is over. For real. We’re not gonna say any more stuff. Check out the free trial. It’s way better than hanging out in the App Store this long. Wow, you’re dedicated. Do you just love app descriptions? Weird. OK, we’re gonna go. Bye. To access all features and content you can subscribe to DROPOUT By CollegeHumor on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. * All payments will be paid through your Apple Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://watch.dropout.tv/tos Privacy Policy: https://watch.dropout.tv/privacy

Screenshots

MUBI4 screens
Dropout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dropout at 99% against MUBI's 59%. Dropout also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). MUBI's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and chart position 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. MUBI sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Dropout sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dropout holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dropout has 80K ratings behind it against 11K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of MUBI's written reviews are positive against 99% of Dropout's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MUBI ships an update weekly, Dropout every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
MUBI versus Dropout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMUBIDropout
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (11K ratings)5.0 (80K ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.5% of reviews99.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11K80K — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#147#53 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS17.616.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size152 MB68 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMUBI, Inc.Connected Ventures, LLC.

Customer experience

MUBI

All ratings10,906 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews1,601 reviews
Positive58.5%
Neutral7.4%
Negative34.1%

Dropout

All ratings77,492 ratings
Positive99.6%
Neutral0.2%
Negative0.3%
Written reviews10,405 reviews
Positive99.4%
Neutral0.3%
Negative0.3%

User reviews

MUBI

From 11K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎥 Excellent curation of films
  • 🌍 Diverse and unique content
  • 💎 Discovering hidden gems
  • 🎨 Appreciation for cinema as art
  • 🤩 Wonderful viewing experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app with technical issues
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate and search
  • 💳 Confusing subscription model
  • 🚫 Limited content availability in certain regions
  • 🕰️ Frustrating expiration of films

Dropout

From 80K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent content
  • 👍 Intuitive app interface
  • 🔒 No ads
  • 💰 Great value for money
  • 👥 Supportive community

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional app glitches
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate/search for content
  • 💾 Inconsistent resume/continue watching functionality
  • 🔇 No auto-play for next episode

Bugs and requests

MUBI

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • Download issues and incomplete downloads
  • Inconsistent subtitle and audio support
  • Streaming quality and buffering problems
  • Login and account management difficulties

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved search and filtering options
  • Ability to create and manage watchlists
  • Support for more devices and platforms
  • Better offline viewing capabilities
  • Clearer communication on content availability

Dropout

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inconsistent playback when switching devices
  • Closed captions not always accurate

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add user profiles/accounts for shared subscriptions
  • Improve search and content discovery
  • Enhance resume/continue watching features
  • Implement auto-play for next episode

In-app purchases

9 purchases

MUBI

Subscriptions9
  • MUBI2 variants$4.991 Month
  • MUBI$5.991 Month
  • MUBI$8.991 Month
Show 6 more
  • MUBI Classic1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • MUBI Classic Monthly7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • MUBI Monthly3 Months trial$14.991 Month
  • MUBI GO Monthly$19.991 Month
  • MUBI$34.991 Year
  • MUBI Classic Yearly7 Days trial$119.991 Year
2 purchases

Dropout

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Annual3 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is MUBI free?
MUBI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dropout free?
Dropout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MUBI or Dropout?
Dropout is rated higher. MUBI averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Dropout averages 5.0 from 80K ratings.
Do MUBI or Dropout have ads?
Neither MUBI nor Dropout shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MUBI or Dropout?
MUBI ships an update weekly, and Dropout every 2 months. Most recently, MUBI was updated on November 5, 2026 and Dropout on November 5, 2026.
Which is more popular, MUBI or Dropout?
MUBI currently peaks at #147 in the App Store charts, and Dropout at #53. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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