# Yidio vs UpNext

The clearest difference is review sentiment: UpNext at 100% against Yidio's 27%. UpNext also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and ads (none vs shown). Yidio's advantage is ratings volume (3.5K vs 4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Yidio sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and UpNext sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpNext holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yidio has 3.5K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Yidio's written reviews are positive against 100% of UpNext's.

Yidio ships an update every 6 weeks, UpNext every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yidio | UpNext |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yidio-streaming-guide/id664306931/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upnext-tv/id1634565643/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 27.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.2** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Yidio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/664306934) | [Up Next Marketing Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1240285747) |

## 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


### UpNext

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upnext-tv/id1634565643)

This platform offers a comprehensive mobile streaming experience for live sports, movies, cartoons, music videos, TV shows, and documentaries. Enjoy a wide variety of entertainment content all in one place.

**Highlights:** Live sports streaming, Movie library, Kids' cartoons, Music videos, TV shows, Documentaries

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PPV $1.99 - Available for 72 hours | $1.99 | one-time |
| PPV $2.99 - Available for 72 hours | $2.99 | one-time |
| $3.99 - Available for 72 hours | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yidio free?

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

### Is UpNext free?

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

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

UpNext is rated higher. Yidio averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while UpNext averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Yidio or UpNext have ads?

Yidio shows ads; UpNext does not.

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

Yidio ships an update every 6 weeks, and UpNext every 2 months. Most recently, Yidio was updated on October 23, 2026 and UpNext on September 26, 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.*