Comparison

Movvie vs WhatWeWatching

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

Head to head
About

Movvie

Features
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Stop scrolling. Start watching. Movvie is the new way to pick a movie — scroll a feed of films like you scroll everything else. Double-tap what you love, bookmark what you want to watch, and keep scrolling past the rest. No swiping, no pressure, no endless arguing about what to watch. HOW IT WORKS Scroll the feed — double-tap to like Bookmark anything you want to watch later Build your watchlist as you go Can't decide? Tap "Pick for me" and let Movvie choose WATCH TOGETHER, DECIDE TOGETHER Start a Match Room and share a 5-character code — no accounts, no sign-up. Everyone browses their own feed; the moment you and your friends land on the same movie, it lights up as a match. Crown one "Tonight's Pick" and the whole group is actually watching something, instead of scrolling forever trying to agree. FEATURES A continuous, taste-ranked discovery feed — not a swipe deck Movies from everywhere — world cinema alongside Hollywood, properly rated by trusted local ratings boards, not just the US system Only what you can stream — pick your services and filter out anything you can't actually watch tonight Search any title directly Browse by genre — thrillers, comedies, sci-fi, and more Filter by Kids, Family, or Grown-ups content, with a Face ID lock for Grown-ups Trailers, cast, synopsis, and exactly where to stream, rent, or buy Watchlist, Liked, and Watched lists to track what you've seen Match Rooms to decide together, with a "Tonight's Pick" to settle it A feed that learns your taste — no account, no tracking, entirely on your device No account required, no subscriptions, no ads PERFECT FOR Family movie nights when everyone's arguing about what to watch. Parents who want age-appropriate recommendations they can actually trust. Anyone tired of scrolling five different apps looking for something to stream. Friend groups who can never agree. Movie data provided by The Movie Database (TMDB) but not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Watch availability via JustWatch.

About

WhatWeWatching

Discover movies and TV shows with friends by swiping and matching based on shared interests. Filter content by streaming platform or genre, chat with friends, and track your watch history. Get personalized recommendations for your next viewing.

Highlights
  • Swipe-based discovery
  • Friend matching
  • In-app chat
  • Streaming platform filters
  • Watch history tracking
  • Personalized recommendations
Features
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WhatWeWatching helps friends discover movies and TV shows together through swiping, matching, filtering, and chatting. Browse trending content, filter by streaming platform or genre, match with friends based on shared interests, and keep track of your watch history. Features include: • Swipe-based movie & show discovery • Friend matching system • In-app chat • Streaming platform filters • Watch history tracking • Personalized recommendations

Screenshots

Movvie4 screens
WhatWeWatching3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: WhatWeWatching at daily against Movvie's every 5 months. WhatWeWatching also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Movvie ships an update every 5 months, WhatWeWatching daily. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Movvie versus WhatWeWatching: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMovvieWhatWeWatching
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB187 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperVikas AnandKATELYNN JOYCE CELI

In-app purchases

None

Movvie

No in-app purchases

None

WhatWeWatching

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Movvie free?
Movvie is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WhatWeWatching free?
WhatWeWatching is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Movvie or WhatWeWatching have ads?
Neither Movvie nor WhatWeWatching shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Movvie or WhatWeWatching?
Movvie ships an update every 5 months, and WhatWeWatching daily. Most recently, Movvie was updated on October 28, 2026 and WhatWeWatching on October 20, 2026.

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