# Yidio vs ROW8

The clearest difference is rating: Yidio at 4.3 against ROW8's 3.0. Yidio also leads on ratings volume (3.5K vs 60). ROW8's advantage is review sentiment (37% vs 27%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Yidio sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and ROW8 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Yidio holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yidio has 3.5K ratings behind it against 60, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of Yidio's written reviews are positive against 37% of ROW8's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Yidio ships an update every 6 weeks, ROW8 every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yidio | ROW8 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yidio-streaming-guide/id664306931/reviews)** | [3.0 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/row8/id1410917025/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 60 |
| Positive reviews | 27.4% of reviews | **36.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Yidio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/664306934) | [Philo](https://appshunter.io/developer/834527962) |

## What reviewers say

### Yidio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yidio-streaming-guide/id664306931)

Discover and track TV shows and movies across over 100 streaming services. Find where to watch, get personalized recommendations, and manage your watchlist. Save time and money by consolidating your streaming needs.

**Highlights:** Universal search for streaming content, Personalized recommendations, Customizable watchlist, Daily reminders for new content, Price comparison for watching, Roku remote integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yidio Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Yidio Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Yidio Premium | $23.99 | per year |
| Yidio Premium | $35.99 | per year |
| Yidio Premium | $47.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Consistently useful
- 🎥 Great movie app
- 👍 I like Yidio

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😡 Inaccurate and unreliable
- 🔒 Potential data breach issues
- 🐛 Doesn't save watchlist, poor customer support
- 💰 Overpriced compared to alternatives
- 🕰️ Slow and laggy performance

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or fails to launch
- Streaming links and availability information is often incorrect
- Watchlist and progress tracking issues

**Requested features**

- Add more streaming services (e.g. YouTube TV)
- Improve search accuracy and keep up with content changes
- Enhance watchlist management and syncing across devices


### ROW8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/row8/id1410917025)

Access the newest movies directly from theaters, ahead of their release on subscription services. This app offers a pay-per-view model, meaning you only pay for the films you choose to watch.

**Highlights:** Latest movies from theaters, Early access before streaming, Pay-per-view model, No subscription required, Movie Love Guaranteed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3.99 HD Movie Rental | $3.99 | one-time |
| 4.99 HD Movie Rental | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5.99 HD Movie Rental | $5.99 | one-time |
| 9.99 HD Movie Rental | $9.99 | one-time |
| 11.99 HD Movie Purchase | $11.99 | one-time |
| 14.99 HD Movie Purchase | $14.99 | one-time |
| 19.99 HD Movie Rental | $19.99 | one-time |
| 19.99 HD Movie Purchase | $19.99 | one-time |
| 24.99 HD Movie Purchase | $24.99 | one-time |
| 29.99 HD Movie Purchase | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Pay-as-you-watch model
- 👍 No subscription fees
- 👍 Good selection of movies
- 👍 Convenient for on-the-go users
- 👍 Great deals and pricing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🐛 Movies not playing/freezing
- 🐛 Lagging and stuttering video
- 🐛 Poor video/audio quality
- 🐛 Inconsistent purchase history

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes upon opening
- Movie playback issues (lag, stutter, freeze)
- Audio out of sync
- Buy button not working
- Purchased movies not appearing in library

**Requested features**

- Implement Vision Pro app
- Picture-in-picture capability needed
- Split-screen viewing support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yidio free?

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

### Is ROW8 free?

ROW8 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Yidio or ROW8?

Yidio is rated higher. Yidio averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while ROW8 averages 3.0 from 60 ratings.

### Do Yidio or ROW8 have ads?

Both Yidio and ROW8 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Yidio or ROW8?

Yidio ships an update every 6 weeks, and ROW8 every 2 months. Most recently, Yidio was updated on November 11, 2026 and ROW8 on November 11, 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.*