# A24 vs Bestie Backed

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | A24 | Bestie Backed |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [3.6 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a24/id6446205568/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bestie-backed/id6816274210/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **206** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 21.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 175 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [A24 FILMS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479457720) | [Adam Bellow](https://appshunter.io/developer/976960937) |

## 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pearl | $3.99 | one-time |
| X Movie | $3.99 | one-time |
| Talk to Me | $3.99 | one-time |
| Past Lives | $3.99 | one-time |
| Beau is Afraid | $5.99 | one-time |
| The Drama | $5.99 | one-time |
| Hazbin Hotel Early Access | $6.69 | one-time |
| Backrooms | $7.99 | one-time |
| Midsommar | $14.99 | one-time |
| The Board: Director Adam Wi... | $15.00 | 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


### Bestie Backed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bestie-backed/id6816274210)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*