Chihu vs Rinox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Organize collections
- Review and rate items
- Social sharing
- Custom list creation
- Discover new content
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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.
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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Chihu | Rinox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 92 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Dennis da Silva Nunes | Infinity Studio LLC |
In-app purchases
Chihu
- Kind Tip$0.99
- Generous Tip$1.99
- Bountiful Tip$2.99
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- Supporter Tip$9.99
Rinox
- Monthly Pro$2.991 Month
- Annual Pro$19.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro (Early Bird)$34.99









