# MUBI vs Steelo

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | MUBI | Steelo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mubi-stream-great-cinema/id626148774/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steelo/id6444746442/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 58.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#135** | — |
| Size | 139 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [MUBI, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/626148777) | [Steelo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1656592738) |

## What reviewers say

### MUBI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mubi-stream-great-cinema/id626148774)

**Currently charting:** #135 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Hand-picked film selection, Global cinema discovery, Stream or download movies, Available on multiple devices, Curated by experts

**Features:** SharePlay

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MUBI | $4.99 | per month |
| MUBI | $5.99 | per month |
| MUBI | $8.99 | per month |
| MUBI | $14.99 | per month |
| MUBI Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| MUBI Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| MUBI GO Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| MUBI | $34.99 | per year |
| MUBI | $39.99 | per year |
| MUBI Yearly | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steelo/id6444746442)

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.

**Highlights:** Endless music visual scroll, Collaborative content creation, Showcase talent, Connect with creators, Explore music genres, Stay updated on cultural movements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daily Paper Subscription | $3.00 | per month |
| Girls in Afrobeats Subscription | $3.00 | per month |
| Barriers Subscription | $3.00 | per month |
| LANCEY  Subscription | $5.00 | per month |
| Skepta *Coming Soon* Subscription | $5.00 | per month |
| Lancey Subscription | $5.00 | per month |
| Barriers Subscription | $5.00 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MUBI free?

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

### Is Steelo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MUBI or Steelo?

Steelo is rated higher. MUBI averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Steelo averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do MUBI or Steelo have ads?

Neither MUBI nor Steelo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MUBI or Steelo?

MUBI ships an update weekly, and Steelo weekly. Most recently, MUBI was updated on October 27, 2026 and Steelo on October 14, 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.*