Comparison

Films Shelf vs Saonute

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

Head to head
About

Films Shelf

Easily save and organize movies you want to watch, with details like poster and runtime. Choose your next film with a browsing or shuffle option. Watched films create a personal viewing history.

Highlights
  • Save movies with poster and details
  • Organize a personal film shelf
  • Browse or shuffle film suggestions
  • Track watched films and dates
  • Ad-free experience with Premium
  • Partner sharing for shared watchlists
Features
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Films Shelf is a personal films shelf — a warm, low-friction place to put the movies you keep meaning to watch, and a calm way to choose one when Friday night comes around. THE FOUR JOBS • Save — A film catches your attention. Tap, add. The shelf builds itself over weeks and months. • Remember — Each entry holds onto what the film is: poster, description, year, runtime. Your shelf never decays into a wall of forgotten titles. • Choose — Browse the shelf or, with Premium, tap Shuffle for a one-at-a-time proposal. Reroll until something feels right. • Reminisce — Watched films stay on the shelf as a quiet record of what you've seen and when. A SHELF, NOT A DATABASE Films Shelf is built around a single guiding test: does this feel more like a shelf than a database? Warmth over completeness. Context over metadata. Earned archive over managed catalog. PREMIUM Premium adds: • Ad-free experience • Partner sharing — invite one partner to share your shelf. Both of you can add, mark watched, and remove films. The shelf updates on both phones. • In-app trailer playback • Shuffle — surface a one-at-a-time film suggestion from your shelf Premium is $4.99/month or $29.99/year. New users get 30 days of Premium free. Cancel anytime. PRIVACY Films Shelf has no first-party servers. Your shelf lives in your iCloud, not on our infrastructure. Film metadata is provided by The Movie Database (TMDB). This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Terms of Use: https://bbmaxwell.dev/legal/films-shelf/terms Privacy Policy: https://bbmaxwell.dev/legal/films-shelf/privacy EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Saonute

Features
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Create Audio, Edit Videos, and Discover Entertainment This app combines powerful multimedia creation tools with a complete movie and TV discovery experience. Record audio, edit videos, create slideshows, and explore entertainment — all in one modern and easy-to-use platform. Voice Recording and Editing Record and customize audio directly inside the app. - Record your voice instantly - Adjust pitch, speed, and volume - Save and manage edited recordings - Create personalized audio content easily Video Recording and Audio Effects Capture and edit videos with full audio control. - Record videos using the built-in camera - Apply voice and speed effects - Customize audio volume - Save and manage edited videos anytime Edit Existing Audio Files Enhance audio files from your device. - Import audio directly from storage - Adjust voice effects and playback speed - Modify volume with precision - Save enhanced versions for playback or sharing Text to Speech Conversion Turn text into customizable audio. - Enter text and select a language - Generate speech automatically - Customize voice, speed, and volume - Save generated audio files easily Create Slideshow Videos Transform memories into cinematic slideshows. - Create videos using photos from your gallery - Add background music from saved audio - Trim audio segments for perfect timing - Build personalized visual stories Audio Merging Combine multiple audio clips seamlessly. - Merge audio files into one track - Save and share creations instantly - Create custom mixes and edits easily Advanced Media Player Enjoy smooth playback for all your media. - Play saved audio and video files - Support background audio playback - Share content through messaging and social apps Discover Movies and TV Shows Explore entertainment directly inside the app. - Browse trending and top rated movies - Discover upcoming and now playing titles - Explore movies and TV shows visually - Access categorized entertainment collections Detailed Movie and TV Information Everything you need before watching. - View genres, release years, and overviews - Explore full cast listings - Browse posters and backdrop galleries - Watch official trailers directly inside the app - Explore seasons and episodes for TV shows Favorites and Watchlist Save entertainment you love. - Add movies and TV shows to favorites - Build a personal entertainment library - Access saved content anytime Smart Search Find movies and TV shows instantly. - Search using titles or keywords - Fast and accurate search results - Automatically save search history Multi-Language Support Designed for users around the world. - Available in English, French, and Spanish - Smooth and localized user experience - Easily switch languages anytime Your All-in-One Creative and Entertainment Hub From recording audio and editing videos to discovering movies and TV shows, this app brings creativity, productivity, and entertainment together in one seamless experience. ATTRIBUTIONS: - This app uses the TMDB API to provide info about some metadata. This app is however not endorsed or certified by TMDB: https://www.themoviedb.org/terms-of-use - This app does not provide streaming services, the trailer video is public available and provided by Youtube https://www.youtube.com/static?template=terms

Screenshots

Films Shelf4 screens
Saonute4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Saonute at none against Films Shelf's 2. Films Shelf's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Films Shelf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Saonute asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Films Shelf versus Saonute: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFilms ShelfSaonute
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMax McGregorTran Thi Len

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Films Shelf

Subscriptions2
  • Films Shelf Premium (Monthly)1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Films Shelf Premium (Annual)1 Month trial$12.991 Year
None

Saonute

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Films Shelf free?
Films Shelf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Saonute free?
Saonute is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Films Shelf or Saonute have ads?
Saonute shows ads; Films Shelf does not.

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