Comparison

A24 vs Hardcopy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
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
Read full description

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.

About

Hardcopy

Easily catalog your physical movie collection by scanning barcodes or searching titles. Organize your Blu-rays, DVDs, and 4K UHDs, create wishlists and watchlists, and discover new movies. A fast, private tool for physical media enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Scan barcodes to add movies
  • Search and add titles manually
  • Organize by format, watched status, genre
  • Create wishlists and watchlists
  • Build custom movie lists
  • Random movie selector
  • Share movie title cards
Features
Read full description

Hardcopy is the easiest way to catalog and enjoy your physical movie collection: Blu-rays, DVDs, 4K UHDs, and everything on your shelf. SCAN TO ADD Point your camera at a disc's barcode and it's added to your collection in seconds. Prefer to search? Look up any title by name and pick the format and shelf location yourself. BUILD YOUR LIBRARY Every movie you own lives in one place, sorted and searchable. Filter by format, watched status, or genre, and switch between a card or list view. WISHLIST & WATCHLIST Keep a Wishlist of movies you want to buy, separate from what you already own. Keep a Watchlist of movies you want to watch next (even ones you don't own yet). Build custom lists for anything: genre, mood, a shelf, whatever you want! CAN'T DECIDE WHAT TO WATCH? Spin the randomizer. Every movie in your filtered collection has an equal shot at getting picked. Which means no more scanning through your shelf for twenty minutes trying to find something to watch. DISCOVER SOMETHING NEW See what's trending this week and add it straight to your wishlist or collection. SHOW IT OFF Every time you add a movie, share a title card with friends — the closest thing to bragging about your newest addition. Hardcopy is completely free, with no ads and no subscription. Your data is private and nothing about your collection or activity is ever shared or sold. It's just a fast, niche tool for people who love owning physical media. Built by someone who loves movies, for people who love movies.

Screenshots

A244 screens
Hardcopy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hardcopy at 5.0 against A24's 3.6. Hardcopy also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). A24's advantage is ratings volume (206 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, 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. A24 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Hardcopy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hardcopy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: A24 has 206 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
A24 versus Hardcopy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterA24Hardcopy
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (206 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings206 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size175 MB19 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperA24 FILMSLevi Humphrey

Bugs and requests

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

Hardcopy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

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
None

Hardcopy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is A24 free?
A24 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hardcopy free?
Hardcopy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, A24 or Hardcopy?
Hardcopy is rated higher. A24 averages 3.6 out of 5 from 206 ratings, while Hardcopy averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do A24 or Hardcopy have ads?
Neither A24 nor Hardcopy shows ads.

Other comparisons