# Filmates vs Shareani

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Filmates at 100% against Shareani's 0%. Filmates also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and ads (none vs shown). Shareani's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Filmates sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Shareani asks for nothing beyond the download.

Filmates holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Filmates's written reviews are positive against 0% of Shareani's.

Filmates ships an update weekly, Shareani monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Filmates | Shareani |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filmates/id6748461782/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shareanifilmrush/id6807701207/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 66 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | +9 |
| Developer | [Filmates LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825877225) | [Porter Makayla Holmes](https://appshunter.io/developer/6798608212) |

## What reviewers say

### Filmates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filmates/id6748461782)

Discover movies and shows tailored to your taste. Organize your watchlists, create custom lists with friends, and find where to stream content. Explore cast details and connect with other film enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Personalized movie and show recommendations, Create and collaborate on custom lists, Find streaming and rental options, Rate and review content, Explore friends' activity, View cast and crew details

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Filmates Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Filmates Premium 3 Months | $7.99 | per 3 months |


### Shareani

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shareanifilmrush/id6807701207)

Create custom photo frames and posters with drama show stills, quotes, and character profiles. Log your viewing experience with a drama journal and share your creations with friends. Explore popular themes and immerse yourself in short drama content.

**Highlights:** Customizable photo frames, Poster creation with quotes, Character and casting profiles, Drama watching journal, Content sharing, Themed content access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Filmates free?

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

### Is Shareani free?

Shareani is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Filmates or Shareani?

Filmates is rated higher. Filmates averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Shareani averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Filmates or Shareani have ads?

Shareani shows ads; Filmates does not.

### Which is updated more often, Filmates or Shareani?

Filmates ships an update weekly, and Shareani monthly. Most recently, Filmates was updated on October 28, 2026 and Shareani on October 29, 2026.

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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.*