Phintch vs Nostalgia+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Phintch
Discover a curated selection of independent shorts and features across various genres. Build personalized watchlists, connect with filmmakers, and support their work directly. Enjoy safe, account-based viewing with robust privacy controls.
- Curated independent film library
- Browse shorts and features by genre
- Create and share watchlists
- Connect with filmmakers
- Direct creator support options
- Account-based syncing and progress saving
- Report and account deletion features
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Phintch is a curated home for independent film, connecting audiences with filmmakers and original stories. DISCOVER ORIGINAL FILMS Browse handpicked shorts and features across action, comedy, drama, thriller, horror, sci-fi, fantasy, documentary, and experimental film. MAKE IT YOURS Like films, build private or public watchlists, share watchlists by link, and resume playback across sessions. MEET THE FILMMAKERS Explore creator profiles, learn about the people behind each film, contact creators, and optionally support them directly. SAFE, ACCOUNT-BASED VIEWING Your account keeps your watchlists, likes, recommendations, and watch progress in sync. Report films, watchlists, or creator profiles directly from the app. Delete your account and associated data at any time from Settings. Phintch does not sell access to films inside the app. Optional creator support is a direct gift and does not unlock content or features.
Nostalgia+
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Welcome to Nostalgia+. Nostalgia+ is the streaming home for the analog era, bringing together classic films, vintage television, nostalgic music, timeless memories, and curated experiences designed to help you reconnect with the past. Features: • Stream classic movies and television • Explore curated nostalgic moments • Listen to nostalgic music collections • Discover vintage content from across generations • Create personalized watchlists • Enjoy a premium, distraction-free viewing experience Whether you're reliving childhood memories or discovering timeless classics for the first time, Nostalgia+ was built to preserve and celebrate the moments that shaped us. Relive it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Phintch at every 2 weeks against Nostalgia+'s every 2 months. Phintch also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, 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.
Phintch ships an update every 2 weeks, Nostalgia+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Phintch | Nostalgia+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Cosmic Distributors LLC | Maximal LLC |
In-app purchases
Phintch
No in-app purchases
Nostalgia+
No in-app purchases
