Comparison

VURT vs Microhouse Films

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

Head to head
About

VURT

This platform is dedicated to vertical cinema, offering original micro-series, short films, and documentaries designed for mobile viewing. It serves as a space for creators to showcase their work and connect with a passionate audience, defining a new cinematic format.

Highlights
  • Original micro-series
  • Curated short films
  • Vertical documentaries
  • Creator showcase
  • Earn from content
  • Community for storytellers
Features
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Vertical cinema has arrived and it lives on VURT. The new home for vertical filmmakers and creators. VURT is the streaming platform built for vertical storytelling. Original micro series, short films, and documentaries all designed from the ground up for your mobile screen and the way we watch content today. WATCH ON VURT: Original Micro-Series Gripping, cinematic stories you won't find anywhere else. -New episodes added regularly. -Drama, Romance, Thrillers, Horror and stories that hit different. -Vertical-first, made for your mobile screen. Short Films Bold powerful storytelling in every frame. -Curated short films from emerging and established creators. -Cinema quality content built for mobile. -Fresh titles added every week. Documentaries Real stories. Real impact. Vertical perspective. -In-depth films on culture, identity, and community -Thought provoking stories that go beyond the surface. -New documentaries added regularly. VURT isn't just a place to watch content, it's home to the top vertical filmmakers and creators. FOR FILMMAKERS AND CREATORS: -Showcase your vertical projects to a passionate audience. -Get discovered and grow your following. -Earn from your content. -Join a community of storytellers defining a new cinematic format. The future of storytelling fits in your hand. Download VURT.

About

Microhouse Films

Experience bingeable vertical drama series with fast-paced, episodic storytelling. Watch short, addictive episodes or full seasons, with new stories arriving regularly. Enjoy exclusive original content and a curated selection of premium picks.

Highlights
  • Bingeable vertical video series
  • Short, addictive episodes
  • Full-screen mobile viewing
  • Exclusive MHF Originals
  • Unlock episodes with Credits
  • Browse by Featured, New, Top Chart
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Microhouse Films — Small Space. Big Stories. Bingeable vertical video series, built to be watched one tap at a time. Fast-paced, episodic storytelling packed with cliffhangers, twists, and characters you'll follow to the final scene. Swipe through a feed of short, addictive episodes, or dive into a series and watch it season by season. New stories arrive regularly, so there's always something fresh to start. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • Full-screen vertical episodes made for mobile — no awkward cropping, no clutter. • Start for free. Every series lets you watch free episodes before you commit. • Unlock more with Credits — keep going the moment a cliffhanger hits. No subscription, ever. • MHF Originals. Exclusive series you won't find anywhere else. • Premium picks. A curated lineup of standout, high-production stories. • Browse your way — Featured, New Releases, Top Chart, Coming Soon, and Browse All. HOW IT WORKS Open the app and start watching — free episodes are ready to go. Hooked? Unlock the next episode instantly with Credits. Buy Credit packs anytime via secure in-app purchase, and use them across any series. Sign in to keep your unlocked episodes and library with you. MADE FOR BINGEING Every episode is short enough for a coffee break and gripping enough to make "just one more" impossible. Two minutes or two hours, Microhouse Films meets you where you are. No subscriptions. No commitments. Just stories worth your time. Questions or feedback? support@microhousefilms.com Privacy Policy: https://microhousefilms.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://microhousefilms.com/terms

Screenshots

VURT4 screens
Microhouse Films4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Microhouse Films at 4.8 against VURT's 4.3. Microhouse Films also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). VURT's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. Microhouse Films sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. VURT asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Microhouse Films holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 37 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of VURT's written reviews are positive against 100% of Microhouse Films's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VURT ships an update weekly, Microhouse Films every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
VURT versus Microhouse Films: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVURTMicrohouse Films
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (16 ratings)4.8 (37 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1637 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB38 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperVURT CORPORATIONVetrai, LLC

Customer experience

VURT

All ratings16 ratings
Positive81.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.8%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%

Microhouse Films

All ratings33 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

VURT

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Microhouse Films

Subscriptions1
  • Front Row Club$2.497 Days
One-time9
  • Encore$2.49
  • Cameo Credit Pack$2.49
  • Featured Credit Pack$4.49
Show 6 more
  • Matinee Credit Pack$5.49
  • Headliner Credit Pack$7.49
  • Box Set Credit Pack$10.99
  • Marquee$21.99
  • Gala$24.99
  • Festival$28.99

Questions

Is VURT free?
VURT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Microhouse Films free?
Microhouse Films is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VURT or Microhouse Films?
Microhouse Films is rated higher. VURT averages 4.3 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Microhouse Films averages 4.8 from 37 ratings.
Do VURT or Microhouse Films have ads?
VURT shows ads; Microhouse Films does not.
Which is updated more often, VURT or Microhouse Films?
VURT ships an update weekly, and Microhouse Films every 4 days. Most recently, VURT was updated on October 31, 2026 and Microhouse Films on October 31, 2026.

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