# Dude Perfect vs Purplecast

The clearest difference is rating: Purplecast at 5.0 against Dude Perfect's 4.4. Purplecast also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Dude Perfect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (3.4K vs 2). On price and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Purplecast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Dude Perfect asks for nothing beyond the download.

Purplecast holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dude Perfect has 3.4K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Dude Perfect ships an update every 3 weeks, Purplecast weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dude Perfect | Purplecast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dude-perfect/id6449199468/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purplecast-media-tracker/id6789614229/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.4K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 71.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 75 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dude Perfect](https://appshunter.io/developer/660788681) | [Purple Hat Ventures, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866021309) |

## What reviewers say

### Dude Perfect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dude-perfect/id6449199468)

Access an extensive library of family-friendly entertainment videos. Stream unlimited content, including new episodes released early, all for free. Enjoy guaranteed family-friendly ads with this ad-supported streaming service.

**Highlights:** Unlimited video streaming, Early access to new episodes, Family-friendly ads, Full video library access, Free to download

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and fast app experience
- 🔒 Safe and family-friendly content
- 👍 Convenient access to all Dude Perfect videos
- 💡 Early access to new videos
- 👍 Exclusive and behind-the-scenes content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes or freezes
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- 📽️ Too many ads, some repetitive
- 🔀 Disjointed video organization, missing some older content

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues with age verification
- Playback problems when skipping ads
- Inconsistent video loading and buffering

**Requested features**

- Add a comment section for user interaction
- Implement a 'continue watching' feature
- Integrate a voting system for 'Cool Not Cool' segments
- Expand content to include more creators beyond Dude Perfect


### Purplecast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purplecast-media-tracker/id6789614229)

This app helps you track TV shows, movies, video games, and podcasts in one place. Organize your media, discover new content with personalized recommendations, and engage with a community of fellow entertainment enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Track TV shows by season and episode, Organize video game playlists, Follow podcasts and track episodes, Discover personalized recommendations, Rate, review, and discuss content, Sync library across devices, Import and export entertainment data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purplecast Plus | $2.99 | per month |
| Purplecast Plus Lifetime | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dude Perfect free?

Dude Perfect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Purplecast free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dude Perfect or Purplecast?

Purplecast is rated higher. Dude Perfect averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Purplecast averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Dude Perfect or Purplecast have ads?

Dude Perfect shows ads; Purplecast does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dude Perfect or Purplecast?

Dude Perfect ships an update every 3 weeks, and Purplecast weekly. Most recently, Dude Perfect was updated on October 26, 2026 and Purplecast on October 24, 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.*