Comparison

A24 vs Bestie Backed

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
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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.

About

Bestie Backed

Discover movies, shows, and books recommended by your trusted friends. Rate content, share your thoughts, and see what your inner circle loves. Never lose a recommendation again with personalized watchlists and smart suggestions.

Highlights
  • Friend-based recommendations
  • Rate and review content
  • Personalized watchlists
  • Direct recommendations to friends
  • Track TV show seasons
  • Filter by streaming services
  • Earn achievement badges
Features
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Your next favorite is bestie backed. Bestie Backed is where you and your friends share the movies, shows, and books worth your time. Every recommendation comes from someone who knows you, not an algorithm or a stranger with an opinion. BACK WHAT YOU LOVE Rate what you watch and read, add a quick note about why it's worth it, and it lands in your besties' feeds. SEE WHAT YOUR PEOPLE LOVE Your feed is built only from the friends you choose. See their honest takes, their star ratings, and how closely your tastes match. SEND A PICK STRAIGHT TO A FRIEND Found something perfect for one person? Send it directly to their watchlist with a note. NEVER LOSE A RECOMMENDATION Save titles to your watchlist, track TV shows season by season, and filter by the streaming services you actually have. CAN'T DECIDE? "What to watch tonight" picks something from your saved list, so movie night starts faster. EARN BADGES Unlock badges for sharing great picks and helping friends find their next favorite. No sponsored rankings. No strangers. Just good picks from good people.

Screenshots

A244 screens
Bestie Backed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: A24 at Free against Bestie Backed's $1.99. A24 also leads on ratings volume (206 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Bestie Backed's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). On 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

A24 is free to download; Bestie Backed costs $1.99 up front. A24 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Bestie Backed asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bestie Backed 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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
A24 versus Bestie Backed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterA24Bestie Backed
PriceFree — better$1.99
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 purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size175 MB20 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperA24 FILMSAdam Bellow

Customer experience

A24

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

Bestie Backed

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Bestie Backed

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

Bestie Backed

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is A24 free?
A24 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bestie Backed free?
Bestie Backed costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, A24 or Bestie Backed?
Bestie Backed is rated higher. A24 averages 3.6 out of 5 from 206 ratings, while Bestie Backed averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do A24 or Bestie Backed have ads?
Neither A24 nor Bestie Backed shows ads.

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