# YOW.tv vs InstaFlix

The clearest difference is ads: YOW.tv at none against InstaFlix's shown. YOW.tv also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). InstaFlix's advantage is rating (3.9 vs 3.5) and review sentiment (64% vs 45%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. YOW.tv sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and InstaFlix sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

InstaFlix holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of YOW.tv's written reviews are positive against 64% of InstaFlix's.

YOW.tv ships an update fortnightly, InstaFlix every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | YOW.tv | InstaFlix |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yowtv/id6502940351/reviews) | **[3.9 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instaflix-streaming-guide/id6739308440/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | **63.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 129 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [YOW TV LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747476888) | [Silver Boys LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784763854) |

## What reviewers say

### YOW.tv

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yowtv/id6502940351)

Discover and stream a curated selection of independent films. This platform offers filmmakers and distributors flexible earning opportunities. Engage with a community through shareable watchlists and public profiles for enhanced film discovery.

**Highlights:** Curated independent film library, Flexible earning for filmmakers, Shareable watchlists, Public user profiles, Community engagement features, Transparent distribution options

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Home | $0.99 | one-time |
| Undercover Wrestler | $1.99 | one-time |
| Different Kind of Sick | $1.99 | one-time |
| MaMa | $1.99 | one-time |
| Seigz | $1.99 | one-time |
| Method Movie | $2.99 | one-time |
| Protocol7 | $4.99 | one-time |
| vaxxed | $4.99 | one-time |
| Channel Subscription | $5.99 | one-time |
| Film Invasion Lima | $5.99 | one-time |
| Subscription | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sherman Oaks Film Festival | $9.99 | one-time |


### InstaFlix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instaflix-streaming-guide/id6739308440)

This app helps you quickly find what to watch across your streaming services. It provides trending content, personalized recommendations, and allows you to narrow down choices based on your preferences, so you spend less time scrolling and more time watching.

**Highlights:** See what's trending, Discover missed options, Narrow choices by preference, Decide before playing, Jump to streaming service, Less scrolling, faster decisions

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| VIP Plan | $35.90 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YOW.tv free?

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

### Is InstaFlix free?

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

### Which has better reviews, YOW.tv or InstaFlix?

InstaFlix is rated higher. YOW.tv averages 3.5 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while InstaFlix averages 3.9 from 18 ratings.

### Do YOW.tv or InstaFlix have ads?

InstaFlix shows ads; YOW.tv does not.

### Which is updated more often, YOW.tv or InstaFlix?

YOW.tv ships an update fortnightly, and InstaFlix every 3 weeks. Most recently, YOW.tv was updated on October 24, 2026 and InstaFlix 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.*