Comparison

SwipeFlix Picks vs STACK HQ

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

Head to head
About

SwipeFlix Picks

Discover your next favorite movie or TV show with personalized AI recommendations. Swipe through titles, mark your preferences, and build a watchlist. Easily find where to stream content and explore trailers and cast information.

Highlights
  • Personalized AI Picks
  • Movies & TV Shows
  • DNA Genre Graphs
  • Saved Watchlist
  • Shared Picks with Contacts
  • Streaming Information & Trailers
Features
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Tired of endlessly scrolling? SwipeFlix helps you decide what to watch – fast. Swipe through movies and shows based on your taste. Right for interested, up if you liked it, left to skip, and down if it didn’t hit. The more you swipe, the smarter the app gets. What makes SwipeFlix different? - Personalized AI Picks – Smart recommendations based on your viewing DNA - Movies & TV – One app for both - DNA Graphs – Visualize your movie & TV genre preferences - Saved List – Bookmark what you want to watch - Contacts – Shared Picks based on friends’ tastes - Details Page – See where to stream, trailers, cast & more - Simple. Smart. Addictive. SwipeFlix makes movie night stress-free with intelligent suggestions built for you. Whether you love thrillers or comedies, this app helps you find hidden gems, trending hits, or your next binge. Download SwipeFlix today and swipe your way to the perfect night in. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/swipeflix-privacy/home Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ This product uses the TMDb API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDb.

About

STACK HQ

This platform allows users to watch, discover, and share videos from various creators. It offers free access to unlimited videos, community engagement, and basic creator profiles. Paid tiers unlock advanced features like video uploads, in-depth analytics, and monetization tools.

Highlights
  • Watch and discover unlimited videos
  • Engage with creators via likes and comments
  • Build a creator profile
  • Save videos to playlists
  • Upload unlimited videos (Creator Pro)
  • Full analytics dashboard (Creator Pro)
  • Monetization tools (Creator Pro)
Features
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STACK is the video platform built for creators who want freedom. Watch, discover, and share videos from creators across every niche — tech, fitness, finance, lifestyle, gaming, and more. STACK is free to download and free to use. No subscription required to get started. — FREE FOR EVERYONE — • Browse and watch unlimited videos from any creator • Follow your favorite creators and build your feed • Like, comment, and engage with the community • Build your creator profile with a bio, avatar, and 1 social link • Save videos to playlists and track your watch history • Access basic analytics: view counts, followers, and profile clicks • Access your liked videos library anytime — CREATOR PRO — $14.99/month — Everything in Free, plus: • Upload unlimited videos with no restrictions • Full analytics dashboard — views, revenue, engagement, and growth trends • YouTube Auto-Sync: automatically import your entire YouTube channel to STACK • Unlimited social links and affiliate links on every video • Set up your creator storefront and sell products directly to your audience • Affiliate tracker with real-time click and conversion data • Full monetization suite: tip jar, creator subscriptions, and product listings • Coupon and discount management for your store • Premium app themes and customization • Priority visibility in the STACK community Early access pricing available for founding creators. Lock in your rate before it changes. — VIEWER+ — $6.99/month — Everything in Free, plus: • Download videos for offline viewing — watch anywhere, no signal needed • Premium app themes and personalization options • Support your favorite creators directly — WHY STACK? — STACK is built differently. It's a platform where creators keep control of their audience, their content, and their income. No algorithm suppression. No follower cap. No middleman between you and your community. Whether you're building a side hustle, growing a brand, or just here to watch great content — STACK has a tier that fits. Download free. Upgrade when you're ready. --- Subscription details: • Creator Pro: $14.99/month. Early introductory pricing may be available for a limited time. • Viewer+: $6.99/month. • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://stackhq.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://stackhq.app/terms

Screenshots

SwipeFlix Picks4 screens
STACK HQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: STACK HQ at none against SwipeFlix Picks's shown. SwipeFlix Picks's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SwipeFlix Picks sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and STACK HQ sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SwipeFlix Picks against 5.0 for STACK HQ. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SwipeFlix Picks ships an update every 2 days, STACK HQ every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SwipeFlix Picks versus STACK HQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwipeFlix PicksSTACK HQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB31 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperDerek GesslerWILLIAM ALBERT ZANETTI

Customer experience

SwipeFlix Picks

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

STACK HQ

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SwipeFlix Picks

Subscriptions2
  • SwipeFlix Premium$3.991 Month
  • SwipeFlix Family Premium$6.991 Month
9 purchases

STACK HQ

Subscriptions4
  • Viewer+$4.991 Month
  • Viewer+$6.991 Month
  • Creator Pro1 Month trial$9.991 Month
Show 1 more
  • Creator Pro$14.991 Month
One-time5
  • Tip $0.99$0.99
  • Tip $4.99$4.99
  • Tip $9.99$9.99
Show 2 more
  • Tip $24.99$24.99
  • Tip $99.99$99.99

Questions

Is SwipeFlix Picks free?
SwipeFlix Picks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is STACK HQ free?
STACK HQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SwipeFlix Picks or STACK HQ?
SwipeFlix Picks and STACK HQ are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do SwipeFlix Picks or STACK HQ have ads?
SwipeFlix Picks shows ads; STACK HQ does not.
Which is updated more often, SwipeFlix Picks or STACK HQ?
SwipeFlix Picks ships an update every 2 days, and STACK HQ every 3 days. Most recently, SwipeFlix Picks was updated on September 27, 2026 and STACK HQ on October 15, 2026.

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