Cinemio vs TapeNight
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cinemio
Stream a diverse selection of free movies and TV shows, with a focus on urban culture and independent films. Discover global hits and hidden gems without any subscription fees, supported by limited ads.
- Free movies and TV shows
- Urban culture focus
- Global film selection
- No subscription required
- Watchlist creation
- New titles added monthly
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Cinemio is the free streaming app built for today’s global audience with urban culture at its core. Watch hit movies, TV shows, and hidden gems from Hollywood to around the globe — always free, no subscription required. Why Cinemio? • Free movies, TV shows, and documentaries — no credit card required. • Urban voices front and center, curated for a global audience. • Discover hidden gems and cult classics alongside blockbuster hits. • Watch anywhere — iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV supported. • Build your own watchlist and save your favorites. • Fresh titles added every month so there’s always something new. • Skip the fees — Cinemio is 100% free with limited ads. Download Cinemio today and start watching free movies and TV.
TapeNight
Discover your next favorite movie with a nostalgic browsing experience. This app helps you find films available on your subscribed services, eliminating endless scrolling. It offers a weekly curated list and a watch list to keep track of your viewing.
- Fast movie discovery
- Weekly curated movie list
- Service selection for personalized suggestions
- Nostalgic video store interface
- Watch list functionality
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Remember going out to rent a movie on a Friday Night? TapeNight recreates the feeling of walking the aisles and discovering your next movie. Fast, simple, and built for movie night. Fast Movie Discovery • Find something worth watching from the services you subscribe to in seconds instead of endlessly scrolling. Weekly Refresh • What you see is what you get. The list stays the same all week until the following Monday. Service Selection • Only see the movies you have access to. Tell us what services you have and we'll only suggest whats available. Video Store Browsing Experience • Explore movies in a nostalgic, shelf-style interface inspired by classic video rental stores. Watch List • Keep track of what you've seen and what you want to see next! Built for Movie Lovers • Perfect for families, film buffs, and anyone tired of “What should we watch?”
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: TapeNight at none against Cinemio's shown. TapeNight also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Cinemio's advantage is ratings volume (27 vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.2 vs 15.1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Cinemio against 5.0 for TapeNight. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cinemio has 27 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Cinemio | TapeNight |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (27 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 27 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.2 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cinemio Incorporated | Kevin Boehle |
Customer experience
Cinemio
TapeNight
In-app purchases
Cinemio
No in-app purchases
TapeNight
No in-app purchases
