Comparison

Chihu vs Rinox

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Chihu

This app helps you discover, track, and share your favorite books, movies, music, podcasts, and games. Organize your collections, write reviews, and connect with friends in a social space powered by NeoDB.

Highlights
  • Organize collections
  • Review and rate items
  • Social sharing
  • Custom list creation
  • Discover new content
Features
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Discover, Track & Share What You Love — Powered by NeoDB Dive into the world of culture with Chihu, the ultimate companion for exploring and managing your favorite books, movies, music, podcasts, games, and more. Seamlessly powered by the NeoDB platform. Key Features: • Organize Your Collections – Keep track of everything you’ve read, watched, listened to, or played. Create custom lists and easily manage your cultural library. • Review & Rate – Share your thoughts and opinions. Write reviews, leave ratings, and build your personal archive of experiences. • Join the Conversation – See what your friends are reading, watching, listening or playing across a vibrant social space connected to the Fediverse. Whether you're a cinephile, bookworm, audiophile, or just someone who loves to document your cultural journey, Chihu is your new favorite place to be.

About

Rinox

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Rinox is a native PeerTube client for iOS. Browse and stream videos from PeerTube instances across the Fediverse. Ships with framatube.org by default — add any compatible server to expand your library. Features: • Background playback & Picture-in-Picture • Create and manage local playlists • Subscribe to channels • Content filters • Save videos for offline viewing Built for the open, federated web. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Chihu4 screens
Rinox4 screens

Verdict

The call

Chihu and Rinox are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Chihu sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Rinox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chihu ships an update every 10 days, Rinox every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Chihu versus Rinox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChihuRinox
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS1716.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB92 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperDennis da Silva NunesInfinity Studio LLC

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Chihu

One-time4
  • Kind Tip$0.99
  • Generous Tip$1.99
  • Bountiful Tip$2.99
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  • Supporter Tip$9.99
3 purchases

Rinox

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$2.991 Month
  • Annual Pro$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro (Early Bird)$34.99

Questions

Is Chihu free?
Chihu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rinox free?
Rinox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chihu or Rinox have ads?
Neither Chihu nor Rinox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chihu or Rinox?
Chihu ships an update every 10 days, and Rinox every 3 weeks. Most recently, Chihu was updated on October 30, 2026 and Rinox on October 31, 2026.

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