Comparison

MUBI vs A24

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 iconic directors and emerging artists worldwide. Stream or download beautiful movies on any device, anytime. Enjoy a unique cinematic experience hand-picked by experts.

Highlights
  • Curated film selection
  • Hand-picked by curators
  • Stream or download movies
  • Available on multiple devices
  • Global film library
  • 7-day free trial
Features
Read full description

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

A24

Access exclusive perks, a full library of bonus content, and A24 films in one convenient app. Rent or own movies with filmmaker commentaries, watch behind-the-scenes documentaries, and enjoy member-only benefits. Stay updated on new features and exclusive offerings.

Highlights
  • Browse and rent/own A24 movies
  • Filmmaker commentaries
  • Behind-the-scenes documentaries
  • Interviews and bonus features
  • Exclusive member perks
  • Updates on new features
Features
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Welcome to the A24 All Access App. Exclusive perks, our full library of bonus content, and your favorite A24 movies — all in one place. • Browse A24 movies available to rent (and own) with filmmaker commentaries • Watch hundreds of hours of behind-the-scenes docs, interviews, and bonus features • AAA24 members get more: First looks, deeper cuts, free screenings, & exclusive perks • Get updates on new features and perks directly in the app… …and much more to come. WHAT IS AAA24? AAA24 (aka 'A24 All Access') is a membership program for A24 customers and fans. Benefits include a zine subscription, birthday gift, Instagram Close Friends access, members-only product drops, shop discounts, and now the All Access App.

Screenshots

MUBI4 screens
A244 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MUBI at 4.7 against A24's 3.6. MUBI also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 22%) and ratings volume (11K vs 206). A24's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 A24 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MUBI holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MUBI has 11K ratings behind it against 206, 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 22% of A24's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MUBI ships an update weekly, A24 every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
MUBI versus A24: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMUBIA24
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (11K ratings) — better3.6 (206 ratings)
Positive reviews58.5% of reviews — better21.9% of reviews
Number of ratings11K — better206
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#139 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size153 MB175 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperMUBI, Inc.A24 FILMS

Customer experience

MUBI

All ratings10,910 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews1,601 reviews
Positive58.5%
Neutral7.4%
Negative34.1%

A24

All ratings206 ratings
Positive63.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative33.5%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive21.9%
Neutral4.7%
Negative73.4%

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

A24

From 206 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎁 Great perks and gifts
  • ✨ Sleek and easy interface
  • 🎬 Treasure trove of bonus content
  • 💖 Supports indie film studio
  • 👍 Good for A24 fans

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Insanely buggy and unreliable
  • 🔇 Sound issues common
  • 🚫 AirPlay issues (no sound/video)
  • 📺 No Apple TV app
  • 💻 Poor app functionality

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

A24

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • Free tickets hard to redeem
  • Movies have no sound
  • Purchased movies have no sound
  • AirPlay has no sound or video
  • Content not loading
Show 12 more
  • App crashes frequently
  • Login issues
  • Proceed button not working
  • App blacked out
  • App stopped working after update
  • Green distortion when casting
  • Cannot pause without restarting
  • External links not working
  • Billing issues
  • Customer service unhelpful
  • Cannot redeem credits
  • Cannot open an account, only sign in

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add Apple TV app
  • Improve AirPlay functionality
  • Allow in-app shop purchases
  • Integrate shop with app
  • Improve app functionality and user experience
Show 5 more
  • Allow app sign-ups within the app
  • Add download option for digital copies
  • Add subtitles
  • Link to Apple TV for better viewing
  • Improve player functionality

In-app purchases

9 purchases

MUBI

Subscriptions9
  • MUBI2 variants$4.991 Month
  • MUBI$5.991 Month
  • MUBI$8.991 Month
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  • 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
10 purchases

A24

One-time10
  • Pearl$3.99
  • X Movie$3.99
  • Talk to Me$3.99
Show 7 more
  • Past Lives$3.99
  • Beau is Afraid$5.99
  • The Drama$5.99
  • Hazbin Hotel Early Access$6.69
  • Backrooms$7.99
  • Midsommar$14.99
  • The Board: Director Adam Wi...$15.00

Questions

Is MUBI free?
MUBI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is A24 free?
A24 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MUBI or A24?
MUBI is rated higher. MUBI averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while A24 averages 3.6 from 206 ratings.
Do MUBI or A24 have ads?
Neither MUBI nor A24 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MUBI or A24?
MUBI ships an update weekly, and A24 every 4 weeks. Most recently, MUBI was updated on November 9, 2026 and A24 on November 7, 2026.

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