Comparison

epis vs Backscreen

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

Head to head
About

epis

Watch premium, TV-style entertainment crafted for your mobile screen. Enjoy short, impactful episodes across genres like True Crime, Reality, and Drama, designed to fit into your busy schedule without compromising on quality.

Highlights
  • Short, impactful episodes
  • Premium TV-style shows
  • Mobile-optimized content
  • Diverse genres (True Crime, Reality, Drama)
  • Fits into busy schedules
Features
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Short episodes. Big shows. Stop scrolling and start watching. epis is designed for those who value their time but refuse to compromise on quality. We bring you premium, TV-style entertainment built specifically for your mobile screen. Why epis? - Short episodes, worth watching: Every minute is crafted to keep you on the edge of your seat. No filler - just pure impactful story. - Premium shows, made for mobile: Experience high-production series designed to look and feel stunning on your phone. - Content designed for you: Discover stories that respect your time, from gripping True Crime to high-stakes Reality and Drama. - Entertainment that fits your life: Always find something worth watching, whether you’re on a coffee break, commuting, or winding down. One app for all your moments. Your time matters. Make it worth watching. Download epis and start watching stories that stay with you. Find out more: https://episwatch.com Terms & Privacy: https://episwatch.com/terms | https://episwatch.com/privacy EULA: https://episwatch.com/eula Contact Us: https://episwatch.com/contact

About

Backscreen

Features
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Backscreen is an interactive OTT platform experience for media professionals, product designers, sales teams, and organizations exploring modern streaming products. Browse a curated content catalogue and experience essential streaming journeys—from content discovery and detailed programme pages to promotional collections and video playback. Backscreen provides a hands-on way to explore navigation patterns, adaptable interface components, and playback experiences across iPhone and iPad. With Backscreen, you can: • Explore content browsing and discovery • Review content details and playback flows • Experience adaptable interface components • Explore promotional layouts and content collections • Evaluate the experience from a viewer’s perspective An account is not required to use the app, but users may optionally create one within the application. No subscription, purchase, or payment is required to access the available functionality and content.

Screenshots

epis4 screens
Backscreen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Backscreen at none against epis's 17. epis's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. epis sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Backscreen asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
epis versus Backscreen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterepisBackscreen
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB67 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRoseberry IncTet SIA

In-app purchases

17 purchases

epis

Subscriptions7
  • epis Weekly7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Monthly plan$9.991 Month
  • Weekly Premium Membership$9.997 Days
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  • Weekly Subscription7 Days trial$19.997 Days
  • Weekly membership7 Days trial$19.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium Subscription$29.991 Month
  • Yearly membership$199.991 Year
One-time10
  • 1000 Coins$0.99
  • 500 Credits$1.99
  • Welcome Offer Credits$2.49
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  • 750 Credits Welcome Offer$2.49
  • 400 Coins$3.99
  • 770 Coins$6.99
  • 750 Credits$8.99
  • Medium Credits Pack$11.99
  • 1500 Coins$12.99
  • 3,500 Coins$25.99
None

Backscreen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is epis free?
epis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Backscreen free?
Backscreen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do epis or Backscreen have ads?
Both epis and Backscreen show ads.

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