MUBI vs Steelo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MUBI
Discover a curated selection of films from around the world, chosen by experts. Stream or download beautiful movies on any device, anytime. Enjoy a rotating collection of iconic directors and emerging artists.
- Hand-picked film selection
- Global cinema discovery
- Stream or download movies
- Available on multiple devices
- Curated by experts
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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.
Steelo
Discover music culture through an endless scroll of visuals paired with your favorite tracks. Collaborate, showcase talent, and connect with creators in a new social video experience. Explore diverse genres like drill, afro beats, and rap with an intuitive interface.
- Endless music visual scroll
- Collaborative content creation
- Showcase talent
- Connect with creators
- Explore music genres
- Stay updated on cultural movements
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STEELO connects you directly to the artists you love. Chat and interact with artists and other fans inside exclusive communities. Get real time access to live sessions, drops and behind the scenes moments you won't find anywhere else. Support your favourite artists and climb the leaderboard. Every bit of engagement earns you points, and the top supporters unlock exclusive rewards and prizes. Shop each artist's catalogue directly in app, from merch to music to tickets, all in one place. Features: - Join communities for the artists you follow and chat with fans in real time - Discover trending and live communities on the app - Track your ranking on artist leaderboards and see where you stand against other top supporters - Earn points for your support and unlock exclusive rewards - Shop official merch, music and tickets straight from your favourite artist's page STEELO is where fandom becomes belonging. Get closer to the artists shaping culture, and be recognised for it. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://steelostyle.com/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Steelo at 100% against MUBI's 58%. Steelo also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). MUBI's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 2) and chart position (#135 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. MUBI sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Steelo sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Steelo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MUBI has 11K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of MUBI's written reviews are positive against 100% of Steelo's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MUBI | Steelo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (11K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 58.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 11K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #135 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 139 MB | 92 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | MUBI, Inc. | Steelo |
Customer experience
MUBI
Steelo
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
Steelo
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MUBI
- MUBI2 variants$4.991 Month
- MUBI$5.991 Month
- MUBI$8.991 Month
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- MUBI1 Month trial$14.991 Month
- MUBI Monthly3 Months trial$14.991 Month
- MUBI Monthly7 Days trial$14.991 Month
- MUBI GO Monthly$19.991 Month
- MUBI$34.991 Year
- MUBI$39.991 Year
- MUBI Yearly7 Days trial$119.991 Year
Steelo
- Daily Paper Subscription$3.001 Month
- Girls in Afrobeats Subscription2 variants$3.001 Month
- Barriers Subscription$3.001 Month
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- LANCEY Subscription$5.001 Month
- Skepta *Coming Soon* Subscription$5.001 Month
- Lancey Subscription2 variants$5.001 Month
- Barriers Subscription$5.001 Month
