Flicksee vs TapeNight
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Flicksee
Explore over 30,000 movies stored locally on your device. This app offers an unbiased browsing experience, free from algorithms and curated lists, allowing you to discover hidden cinematic gems with a simple flick of your thumb.
- Browse 30,000+ movies locally
- Unbiased discovery, no algorithms
- Clean, intuitive interface
- Ad-free and subscription-free
- Favorite movies
- Filter by genre
- Search for movie details
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Discover your next favorite film with Flicksee, the unbiased movie browsing app that puts over 30,000 movies at your fingertips. Simply scroll through a vast library (stored entirely on your phone or tablet) to explore a diverse array of cinematic treasures, presented in a refreshingly arbitrary order. No more biased algorithms or curated lists trying to sell you on the latest movies being hyped everywhere else – just an endless stream of movies waiting to be uncovered. Key Features: - Browse a list of more than 30,000 movies, stored entirely on your phone (no network access required). - Enjoy a clean, intuitive interface that allows you to flick through the movie list effortlessly. - Experience an unbiased movie discovery journey, free from the influence of algorithms or promoted content. - Once installed, there are no ads, subscriptions, sign-ins, upsells, or notifications! - Favorite movies for quick reference later on. - Filter by genre when you're in a mood for something more specific. - An option to include even more obscure movies. - Tap the convenient search link to instantly access more details about any movie (such as where to watch). With Flicksee, finding your next movie to watch is as simple as a flick of your thumb. Immerse yourself in a world of cinema and uncover hidden gems you might have otherwise missed. Download Flicksee now and start your movie discovery adventure today!
TapeNight
Discover your next favorite movie with a nostalgic browsing experience. This app helps you find films available on your subscribed services, eliminating endless scrolling. It offers a weekly curated list and a watch list to keep track of your viewing.
- Fast movie discovery
- Weekly curated movie list
- Service selection for personalized suggestions
- Nostalgic video store interface
- Watch list functionality
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Remember going out to rent a movie on a Friday Night? TapeNight recreates the feeling of walking the aisles and discovering your next movie. Fast, simple, and built for movie night. Fast Movie Discovery • Find something worth watching from the services you subscribe to in seconds instead of endlessly scrolling. Weekly Refresh • What you see is what you get. The list stays the same all week until the following Monday. Service Selection • Only see the movies you have access to. Tell us what services you have and we'll only suggest whats available. Video Store Browsing Experience • Explore movies in a nostalgic, shelf-style interface inspired by classic video rental stores. Watch List • Keep track of what you've seen and what you want to see next! Built for Movie Lovers • Perfect for families, film buffs, and anyone tired of “What should we watch?”
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: TapeNight at Free against Flicksee's $1.99. Flicksee's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
TapeNight is free to download; Flicksee costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Flicksee against 5.0 for TapeNight. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | Flicksee | TapeNight |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 431 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nicholas Westby | Kevin Boehle |
Customer experience
Flicksee
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In-app purchases
Flicksee
No in-app purchases
TapeNight
No in-app purchases









