Comparison

MUBI vs lixe

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

lixe

Discover curated series, vertical dramas, podcasts, and live events selected by editors, not algorithms. Enjoy a clean, vertical player experience for on-the-go entertainment, with features like progress saving and personalized favorites.

Highlights
  • Curated series and vertical dramas
  • Podcast listening with background playback
  • Live shows and events
  • Personalized favorites and recommendations
  • Progress saving for series
  • Coin and badge rewards system
Features
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lixe ist deine App für Serien, Vertical Dramas, Podcasts, Shows und Events – ausgewählt von einer Redaktion statt von einem Algorithmus. Kein endloser Zufalls-Feed, sondern Geschichten und Gespräche, die sich lohnen, in einem aufgeräumten Player fürs Hochformat. Serien und Vertical Dramas Spannende Geschichten in kurzen Folgen, gemacht fürs Smartphone. Starte, wo du aufgehört hast – lixe merkt sich die Folge. Podcasts Unsere eigenen Podcasts und dazu Podcasts aus aller Welt: einfach suchen und direkt in lixe hören, auch mit gesperrtem Bildschirm. Shows und Events Livestreams für besondere Momente und ein Programm, das einfach läuft – wie ein Sender, nur in deiner Tasche. Gemacht für dich • Merk dir, was dir gefällt – deine Favoriten stehen ganz oben • Gefällt mir und Teilen mit einem Tipp • Hör auch die Musik auf deinem iPhone im lixe-Player • Sammle Münzen und Abzeichen, einfach indem du dabei bist • Eigenproduktionen und ausgewählte Inhalte von Partnern Einfach, klar und gemacht für unterwegs.

Screenshots

MUBI4 screens
lixe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: lixe at 100% against MUBI's 59%. lixe also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). MUBI's advantage is chart position (#140 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads 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. lixe asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MUBI ships an update weekly, lixe every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
MUBI versus lixe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMUBIlixe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (11K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11K — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
Best chart rank#140 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size152 MB13 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMUBI, Inc.Praetorius GmbH

Customer experience

MUBI

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

lixe

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

lixe

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

lixe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MUBI free?
MUBI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is lixe free?
lixe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MUBI or lixe have ads?
Neither MUBI nor lixe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MUBI or lixe?
MUBI ships an update weekly, and lixe every 5 days. Most recently, MUBI was updated on November 7, 2026 and lixe on November 6, 2026.

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