# The O App vs Reel

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Reel at 83% against The O App's 0%. Reel also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (109 vs 3). The O App's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Reel holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reel has 109 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of The O App's written reviews are positive against 83% of Reel's.

The O App ships an update every 3 days, Reel every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The O App | Reel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-o-app/id6759095115/reviews) | **[4.6 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reel/id6760734673/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **109** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **82.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 40 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BOBAN NAGRAISALOVIC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876831851) | [Reel App LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896344192) |

## What reviewers say

### The O App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-o-app/id6759095115)

Create your Academy Awards predictions and compete with friends. Track live results during the ceremony and see who has the best film knowledge in a clean, minimal interface. This app focuses on pure awards-season competition without any real money involved.

**Highlights:** Create Academy Awards ballots, Compete with friends on leaderboards, Track live ceremony results, Compare predictions, Minimalist interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Reel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reel/id6760734673)

This app helps you track and rank movies and TV shows based on your personal taste. Compare your rankings with friends and discover new content through shared leaderboards. Build personalized lists and share your favorites.

**Highlights:** Rank movies and TV shows, Create watchlists, Follow friends' activity, Compare taste with others, Browse leaderboards, Jot quick reviews, Share top films

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The O App free?

The O App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Reel free?

Reel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The O App or Reel?

Reel is rated higher. The O App averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Reel averages 4.6 from 109 ratings.

### Do The O App or Reel have ads?

Reel shows ads; The O App does not.

### Which is updated more often, The O App or Reel?

The O App ships an update every 3 days, and Reel every 4 days. Most recently, The O App was updated on October 24, 2026 and Reel on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*