Comparison

FirstMediaX vs CineSurge

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

Head to head
About

FirstMediaX

Stream live TV channels, catch up on favorite shows, and access a vast library of movies and documentaries on demand. Control your set-top box with an advanced remote and enjoy a new, user-friendly interface.

Highlights
  • Live TV streaming
  • Catch-Up TV
  • Video On Demand
  • Thousands of hours of content
  • Advance Remote Control
  • Interactive TV guides
Features
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FirstMediaX is an enhancement of First Media Go, the first TV Anywhere service with Internet Live Streaming and Catch-Up TV in Indonesia, providing viewers with many choices to view their favorite shows and movies, anytime and anywhere. The latest features introduced by First Media in FMX that you can enjoy: 1. New and friendly user interface 2. FREE Live TV and Catch-Up TV channels 3. FREE Video On Demand 4. Unlimited and fast access to more than thousands hours of TV shows, movies, comedies, sports and documentaries from First Media. 5. Advance Remote Control for to control your X1 STB. 6. Interactive TV guides with more than hundred channels

About

CineSurge

This platform offers a curated selection of bold, independent films and series from emerging global storytellers. It provides a space for creators to retain rights and revenue while audiences discover unique, boundary-pushing cinema.

Highlights
  • Curated indie film library
  • Support for independent filmmakers
  • Access to shorts, features, and series
  • Creators retain rights and revenue
  • Stream on any device
  • Auto-renewing subscriptions
Features
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CineSurge is a new streaming platform built for indie film lovers and fearless storytellers. We champion bold, independent cinema- the kind that pushes boundaries, sparks conversations and refuses to follow Hollywood's rules. Our mission is simple: tear down the gatekeeping walls that have kept powerful stories in the dark and give independent filmmakers a real home to share their work with the world. On CineSurge, creators keep their rights and their revenue, and audiences gain access to a constantly growing library of shorts, features, and series from rising voices across the globe. Discover hidden gems, groundbreaking horror, deeply human dramas, thought-provoking documentaries, and visionary new work you won't find anywhere else. CineSurge celebrates the stories that deserve to be seen- raw, original, and unfiltered. Whether you're here to support independent creators or to explore films that challenge the status quo, CineSurge gives you the power to stream on your terms- anytime, anywhere. Join the Surge and be part of a new era of storytelling. ▷ Already a Member? Sign-In to access your subscription. ▷ New? Subscribe in the app to get instant access. CineSurge offers auto-renewing subscriptions. You'll receive unlimited access to content on all your devices. Payment is charged to your account at confirmation of purchase. Pricing varies by location and is confirmed prior to purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period, or the trial period (when offered). Cancel anytime in Account Settings. For more information see our: -Terms of Service: https://watch.cinesurge.tv/pages/terms -Privacy Policy: https://watch.cinesurge.tv/pages/privacy

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CineSurge at 5.0 against FirstMediaX's 3.0. CineSurge also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 months) and device support (3 vs 1). FirstMediaX's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume and ads 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. CineSurge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. FirstMediaX asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CineSurge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FirstMediaX ships an update every 5 months, CineSurge every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
FirstMediaX versus CineSurge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirstMediaXCineSurge
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB67 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperFirst MediaCineSurge LLC

Customer experience

FirstMediaX

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive21.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative69.1%

CineSurge

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

FirstMediaX

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

CineSurge

Subscriptions2
  • All in Surge Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Surge the Year$49.991 Year

Questions

Is FirstMediaX free?
FirstMediaX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CineSurge free?
CineSurge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FirstMediaX or CineSurge?
CineSurge is rated higher. FirstMediaX averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while CineSurge averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do FirstMediaX or CineSurge have ads?
Neither FirstMediaX nor CineSurge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FirstMediaX or CineSurge?
FirstMediaX ships an update every 5 months, and CineSurge every 4 weeks. Most recently, FirstMediaX was updated on October 22, 2026 and CineSurge on October 21, 2026.

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