# A24 vs Elf Tech

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Elf Tech at 75% against A24's 22%. Elf Tech also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 115). A24's advantage is ratings volume (198 vs 11). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. A24 sells 114 one-off in-app purchases. Elf Tech asks for nothing beyond the download.

Elf Tech holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: A24 has 198 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of A24's written reviews are positive against 75% of Elf Tech's.

A24 ships an update every 4 weeks, Elf Tech daily. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | A24 | Elf Tech |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (198 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a24/id6446205568/reviews) | **[4.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elf-tech/id6446605792/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **198** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 175 MB | 354 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [A24 FILMS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479457720) | [Rypplzz, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1080549157) |

## What reviewers say

### A24

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a24/id6446205568)

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:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (114)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aftersun | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bodies Bodies Bodies | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pearl | $3.99 | one-time |
| X Movie | $3.99 | one-time |
| When You Finish Saving World | $3.99 | one-time |
| Moonlight | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lamb | $3.99 | one-time |
| Talk to Me | $3.99 | one-time |
| Past Lives | $3.99 | one-time |
| Waves | $3.99 | one-time |
| The Death of Dick Long | $3.99 | one-time |
| Problemista | $3.99 | one-time |
| A Ghost Story | $3.99 | one-time |
| Uncut Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| After Yang | $3.99 | one-time |
| Hereditary | $3.99 | one-time |
| Midsommar | $3.99 | one-time |
| Green Room | $3.99 | one-time |
| Under The Skin | $3.99 | one-time |
| The Green Knight | $3.99 | one-time |
| Enemy | $3.99 | one-time |
| The Eternal Daughter | $3.99 | one-time |
| Under The Silver Lake | $3.99 | one-time |
| Marcel The Shell with Shoes On | $3.99 | one-time |
| Everything Everywhere all at.. | $3.99 | one-time |
| The Lobster | $4.99 | one-time |
| God's Creatures | $4.99 | one-time |
| On Becoming a Guinea Fowl | $4.99 | one-time |
| When You Finish Saving the W.. | $4.99 | one-time |
| Babygirl | $4.99 | one-time |
| Eddington VOD | $4.99 | one-time |
| Heretic | $4.99 | one-time |
| MaXXXine | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tuesday | $4.99 | one-time |
| I Saw The TV Glow | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Iron Claw | $4.99 | one-time |
| All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Zone of Interest | $4.99 | one-time |
| Priscilla | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dream Scenario | $4.99 | one-time |
| Good Time | $4.99 | one-time |
| Beau is Afraid | $5.99 | one-time |
| The Drama | $5.99 | one-time |
| The Smashing Machine | $5.99 | one-time |
| If I Had Legs I'd Kick You | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bring Her Back VOD | $5.99 | one-time |
| Death of a Unicorn | $5.99 | one-time |
| Queer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Y2K | $5.99 | one-time |
| We Live in Time | $5.99 | one-time |
| A Different Man | $5.99 | one-time |
| Showing Up | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pi | $5.99 | one-time |
| Janet Planet | $5.99 | one-time |
| Close | $5.99 | one-time |
| Civil War | $5.99 | one-time |
| Stop Making Sense | $5.99 | one-time |
| Love Lies Bleeding | $5.99 | one-time |
| Hazbin Hotel Early Access | $6.69 | one-time |
| All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt | $7.99 | one-time |
| The Invite | $7.99 | one-time |
| Backrooms | $7.99 | one-time |
| Marty Supreme | $7.99 | one-time |
| undertone | $7.99 | one-time |
| VOD - Friendship | $7.99 | one-time |
| Sorry, Baby VOD | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ex Machina | $7.99 | one-time |
| The Witch | $7.99 | one-time |
| The Green Knight | $7.99 | one-time |
| Tuesday | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mother Mary | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pillion | $9.99 | one-time |
| How to Make a Killing | $9.99 | one-time |
| Opus | $9.99 | one-time |
| Everything Everywhere All At.. | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sing Sing | $9.99 | one-time |
| A Different Man | $9.99 | one-time |
| Love Lies Bleeding | $9.99 | one-time |
| Spring Breakers | $12.99 | one-time |
| Midsommar | $14.99 | one-time |
| First Reformed | $14.99 | one-time |
| Waves | $14.99 | one-time |
| The Lighthouse | $14.99 | one-time |
| Hereditary | $14.99 | one-time |
| The Board: Director Adam Wi... | $15.00 | one-time |
| Dream Scenario | $19.99 | one-time |
| The Iron Claw | $19.99 | one-time |
| The Zone of Interest | $19.99 | one-time |
| Tony | $19.99 | one-time |
| Backrooms | $19.99 | one-time |
| Eternity | $19.99 | one-time |
| The Drama | $19.99 | one-time |
| Past Lives | $19.99 | one-time |
| The Moment | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ne Zha 2 VOD | $19.99 | one-time |
| Beau is Afraid | $19.99 | one-time |
| Warfare | $19.99 | one-time |
| Stop Making Sense | $19.99 | one-time |
| Queer | $19.99 | one-time |
| The Brutalist | $19.99 | one-time |
| Heretic | $19.99 | one-time |
| I Saw The TV Glow | $19.99 | one-time |
| Y2K | $19.99 | one-time |
| MaXXXine | $19.99 | one-time |
| X. | $19.99 | one-time |
| Talk to Me | $19.99 | one-time |
| Civil War | $19.99 | one-time |
| X Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Marty Supreme | $24.99 | one-time |
| Materialists VOD | $24.99 | one-time |
| Death of a Unicorn | $24.99 | one-time |
| Warfare | $24.99 | one-time |
| We Live in Time | $24.99 | one-time |
| X Trilogy Bundle | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Free tickets hard to redeem
- Movies have no sound
- Purchased movies have no sound
- AirPlay has no sound or video
- Content not loading

**Requested features**

- Add Apple TV app
- Improve AirPlay functionality
- Allow in-app shop purchases
- Integrate shop with app
- Improve app functionality and user experience


### Elf Tech

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elf-tech/id6446605792)

Experience an augmented reality art rave on a live stage during events. This application brings immersive visual art to life, transforming the atmosphere of live performances.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality art, Live stage integration, Event atmosphere enhancement, Immersive visual art

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is A24 free?

A24 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Elf Tech free?

Elf Tech is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, A24 or Elf Tech?

Elf Tech is rated higher. A24 averages 3.6 out of 5 from 198 ratings, while Elf Tech averages 4.8 from 11 ratings.

### Do A24 or Elf Tech have ads?

Neither A24 nor Elf Tech shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, A24 or Elf Tech?

A24 ships an update every 4 weeks, and Elf Tech daily. Most recently, A24 was updated on October 1, 2026 and Elf Tech on June 4, 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.*