AFI FEST vs Paduk
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AFI FEST
Navigate a film festival with ease. View schedules, purchase tickets and passes, and access your digital tickets. Stay informed with the latest festival news and FAQs.
- View film schedule
- Buy tickets and passes
- Access digital tickets
- Festival FAQs
- Receive news updates
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The AFI FEST app provides tools you will need to navigate the festival in-person: View film schedule Buy tickets and passes Access your tickets FAQs Receive up-to-date news And more! Download the app today and login with your FEST credentials to access all you will need to attend AFI FEST! The American Film Institute is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to celebrating excellence in the art form and to creating national education initiatives that inspire artists and audiences alike.
Paduk
Explore a curated selection of films, TV shows, and documentaries. Enjoy your favorite content on the go, whether you're commuting, traveling, or simply relaxing.
- Video streaming
- Explore films
- Watch TV shows
- Discover documentaries
- On-the-go viewing
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Welcome to the Paduk App! Paduk is a video streaming application where you can explore a selection of films, TV shows and documentaries, whether you commute, travel, or just take a break.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Paduk at every 2 months against AFI FEST's every 6 months. AFI FEST's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. 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 AFI FEST against 5.0 for Paduk. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
AFI FEST ships an update every 6 months, Paduk every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AFI FEST | Paduk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | American Film Institute | Paduk LLC |
Customer experience
AFI FEST
Paduk
In-app purchases
AFI FEST
No in-app purchases
Paduk
No in-app purchases
