# Reel DB vs CineLib

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CineLib at 15.0 against Reel DB's 18.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reel DB sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and CineLib sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reel DB | CineLib |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 21 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xen](https://appshunter.io/developer/492001433) | [Daniele Raho](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879494173) |

## What reviewers say

### Reel DB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reel-db/id6744041487)

Discover movies and TV shows with this app, an alternative to IMDB. It provides detailed information including cast, crew, and where to watch content globally. Users can tag items, add them to watchlists, and view user reviews and trailers.

**Highlights:** Cast and crew information, Where to watch content globally, Tagging and watchlist functionality, Alternative titles, User reviews, Video content and trailers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| First Take | $0.99 | one-time |
| Scene Stealer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unfiltered Content | $4.99 | one-time |
| Top Billing | $4.99 | one-time |
| Legend Status | $9.99 | one-time |


### CineLib

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinelib/id6759557547)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cinelib Premium Mese | $0.99 | per month |
| CineLib Premium Anno | $6.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reel DB free?

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

### Is CineLib free?

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

### Do Reel DB or CineLib have ads?

Neither Reel DB nor CineLib shows ads.

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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.*