Comparison

NebRatings vs Cinéphile

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

Head to head
About

NebRatings

Discover, rate, and review TV shows and movies with a unique 'nebs' system. Organize your watchlist, find new content, and share your thoughts with a community of entertainment lovers. Features detailed reviews, season-specific feedback, and a modern interface.

Highlights
  • Rate shows/movies with 'nebs' (0-10 scale)
  • Write detailed reviews for series/seasons
  • Discover content via The Movie Database
  • Organize custom watchlists
  • Browse community reviews feed
  • Season-specific review options
  • Modern interface with dark mode
Features
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NebRatings is your ultimate companion for discovering, rating, and reviewing TV shows and movies. Whether you're a casual viewer or a dedicated cinephile, NebRatings helps you track what you've watched, share your thoughts, and find your next binge-worthy series. Key Features: Rate with Nebs Rate any show or movie on a 0-10 scale using our unique "nebs" rating system. Your ratings help build a community-driven database of quality content. Write Detailed Reviews Share your thoughts with written reviews. Rate entire series or individual seasons, and see what others are saying about your favorite shows. Discover New Content Search through thousands of TV shows and movies powered by The Movie Database. Find detailed information, cast, and streaming availability all in one place. Organize Your Watchlist Create custom lists to organize your viewing. Build a "To Watch" list, create themed collections, or share lists with friends as contributors. Keep track of everything you want to watch. Community Reviews Feed Browse reviews from other users in your feed. Discover new shows through community recommendations and see what's trending. Season-Specific Reviews Review entire series or focus on specific seasons. Perfect for tracking your thoughts on long-running shows as they evolve. Beautiful, Modern Interface Enjoy a sleek, intuitive design with dark mode support. The app adapts to your preferences for a comfortable viewing experience. Perfect for: • TV show enthusiasts tracking their viewing history • Movie buffs building their watchlist • Content creators sharing reviews • Friends organizing shared watchlists • Anyone looking to discover their next favorite show Join the NebRatings community today and start rating your way through your favorite entertainment!

About

Cinéphile

Features
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Cinéphile is a beautifully simple way to track the movies and TV shows you watch. Keep a Watchlist of everything you want to see, mark films and episodes as Watched, and build your own custom lists to organize by mood, theme, or whatever you like. TRACK EVERYTHING - One-tap Watchlist and Watched lists - Episode-by-episode progress for TV shows, with automatic completion tracking - Unlimited custom lists with colour tags - Filter and sort any list by title, rating, year, or date added KNOW YOUR TASTE - A personal profile with hours watched and your most-watched genres - Watch your viewing habits add up over time RICH DETAILS - Gorgeous movie and show pages with cast, ratings, runtime, and artwork - Where-to-watch streaming availability for your region - Fast search across a huge catalogue of films and series PRIVATE BY DESIGN - Your library lives on your device. No account, no sign-up. Cinéphile pairs a clean, glass-inspired interface with everything a film and TV lover needs to remember what they have seen and decide what to watch next. Terms of Use: https://unifiedsense.com/assets/terms.html

Screenshots

NebRatings4 screens
Cinéphile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NebRatings at none against Cinéphile's 3. Cinéphile's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Cinéphile sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. NebRatings asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NebRatings ships an update weekly, Cinéphile every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NebRatings versus Cinéphile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNebRatingsCinéphile
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB25 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperCole WhaleyDal Rupnik

In-app purchases

None

NebRatings

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Cinéphile

Subscriptions2
  • Cinéphile Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Cinéphile Pro Annual$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Cinéphile Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is NebRatings free?
NebRatings is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cinéphile free?
Cinéphile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NebRatings or Cinéphile have ads?
Neither NebRatings nor Cinéphile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NebRatings or Cinéphile?
NebRatings ships an update weekly, and Cinéphile every 5 days. Most recently, NebRatings was updated on October 31, 2026 and Cinéphile on November 5, 2026.

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