# YOW.tv vs Bardley

The clearest difference is rating: Bardley at 5.0 against YOW.tv's 3.5. YOW.tv's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. YOW.tv sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Bardley sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bardley holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 4 respectively.

YOW.tv ships an update fortnightly, Bardley every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on August 5, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YOW.tv | Bardley |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yowtv/id6502940351/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bardley/id6747647606/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 129 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YOW TV LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747476888) | [Joseph Poirier](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781602385) |

## 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 |


### Bardley

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bardley/id6747647606)

An audiobook player designed for privacy, allowing users to own their books and enjoy them without tracking or subscriptions. It offers powerful tools for organization, metadata enrichment, and a distraction-free listening experience.

**Highlights:** Privacy-first design with zero data collection, Instant metadata search from multiple sources, Built-in PDF companion viewer, Advanced series organization and tracking, Enhanced listening experience with variable speed and smart timer, Professional library management with various import and sorting options, Accessibility features including VoiceOver support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Pro | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YOW.tv free?

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

### Is Bardley free?

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

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

Bardley is rated higher. YOW.tv averages 3.5 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Bardley averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

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

Neither YOW.tv nor Bardley shows ads.

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

YOW.tv ships an update fortnightly, and Bardley every 8 days. Most recently, YOW.tv was updated on August 5, 2026 and Bardley on September 18, 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.*