Comparison

Cinemio vs Qnema

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Free movies and TV shows
  • Urban culture focus
  • Global film selection
  • No subscription required
  • Watchlist creation
  • New titles added monthly
Features
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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.

About

Qnema

Features
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Qnema is an app that lets you track, rate, and discover the movies and shows you watch through community reviews. Build your watchlist, follow actors and directors, and get instant notifications about new seasons and episodes Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Cinemio4 screens
Qnema4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cinemio at none against Qnema's 2. Cinemio also leads on iOS requirement (10.2 vs 15.1). Qnema's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Qnema sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Cinemio asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cinemio ships an update monthly, Qnema weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cinemio versus Qnema: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCinemioQnema
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (59 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings59 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.2 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB44 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperCinemio Incorporatedharun dogan

In-app purchases

None

Cinemio

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Qnema

Subscriptions2
  • Qnema Pro$0.991 Month
  • Qnema Pro$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Cinemio free?
Cinemio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Qnema free?
Qnema is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cinemio or Qnema have ads?
Cinemio shows ads; Qnema does not.
Which is updated more often, Cinemio or Qnema?
Cinemio ships an update monthly, and Qnema weekly. Most recently, Cinemio was updated on November 8, 2026 and Qnema on October 31, 2026.

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