Comparison

FlickPicker vs Now Showing App

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

Head to head
About

FlickPicker

Easily find movies and TV shows that everyone in your group wants to watch. Swipe on titles, and when everyone agrees, it's a match. Connect with partners or create groups to discover content tailored to your mood and available on your streaming services.

Highlights
  • Collaborative swiping and matching
  • Mood-based content suggestions
  • Streaming service integration
  • Shared watchlists
  • Group session support
  • Roku integration for direct playback
  • Home screen widgets
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FlickPicker is the easiest way to find movies and TV shows that everyone actually wants to watch. Swipe right on titles you're interested in, and when your partner or group swipes right on the same one, it's a match. HOW IT WORKS 1. Connect with your partner or create a group with friends 2. Pick a mood or browse by genre 3. Swipe through personalized suggestions 4. When you all like the same title, it's a match! MOOD-BASED SUGGESTIONS Not sure what you're in the mood for? Choose from eight moods: Scary, Funny, Feel-Good, Intense, Romantic, Mind-Bending, Adventurous, or Chill, and get suggestions tailored to the vibe. WORKS WITH YOUR STREAMING SERVICES Only see titles available on the services you actually subscribe to. Supports Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Max, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Peacock, Paramount+, Crunchyroll, Tubi, and Pluto TV. WATCH ON YOUR TV Matched on something? Launch it directly on your Roku with one tap. No searching, no typing, just press play. SHARED WATCH LISTS Every match is saved to your shared watch list. Filter by genre, streaming service, or watched/unwatched. Never forget what you decided to watch. PARTNER & GROUP SESSIONS Swiping isn't just for two. Create group sessions with 3 or more people and find something everyone agrees on. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS See your latest matches right from your home screen without opening the app. FlickPicker is free to download with an optional ad-free upgrade.

About

Now Showing App

Features
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Your personal streaming concierge. Track TV shows and movies across all your streaming apps — never miss a new episode again. NOW SHOWING keeps everything you're watching in one place. Add your streaming services, browse what's available, and get personalized recommendations tailored to your taste. TRACK YOUR SHOWS • Add TV shows and movies to your library • See new episodes and upcoming seasons at a glance • Get notified when new content drops on your services STREAMING MADE SIMPLE • Filter by your streaming providers — Netflix, Apple TV+, Disney+, Hulu, Max, and more • See where to stream, rent, or buy any title • Tonight Mode: quick picks for what to watch right now DISCOVER SOMETHING NEW • Personalized recommendations in Picks For You • Browse by genre — Drama, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Horror, and more • Search for shows, movies, and people SOCIAL • Connect with friends and share what you're watching • Screening Rooms for group watch coordination • Share beautiful cards of your favorite shows Built for people who love TV and movies but hate juggling apps.

Screenshots

FlickPicker3 screens
Now Showing App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Now Showing App at none against FlickPicker's 1. Now Showing App also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). 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. FlickPicker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Now Showing App asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlickPicker ships an update every 3 days, Now Showing App every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FlickPicker versus Now Showing App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlickPickerNow Showing App
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChris GiampaoloRoger Mitchell

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FlickPicker

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

Now Showing App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FlickPicker free?
FlickPicker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Now Showing App free?
Now Showing App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FlickPicker or Now Showing App have ads?
Neither FlickPicker nor Now Showing App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FlickPicker or Now Showing App?
FlickPicker ships an update every 3 days, and Now Showing App every 4 days. Most recently, FlickPicker was updated on October 24, 2026 and Now Showing App on October 25, 2026.

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