Comparison

MovieArchive vs Watchdock

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

Head to head
About

MovieArchive

Organize your physical movie collection by registering DVDs and Blu-rays. Easily find movies with custom labels and sort options. Enhance your collection with online details and track loaned items.

Highlights
  • Register DVDs and Blu-rays
  • Customizable labels for easy finding
  • Sort movies by title, duration, or year
  • Assign movie details like genres and images
  • Track loaned and borrowed movies
  • Offline data storage for privacy
Features
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Always find your purchased and recorded movies with your iPhone's support: Register your movie media (DVDs, BluRays and so on) and their contained movies and then label the media with labels which help find them easily. The list with sorted movies allows you easily to find the movie which you like to watch. Grab the medium which contains the movie and enjoy a comfortable movie night. You can assign details to the movies like list icon, title image, genres, etc. Some of these details can be displayed in the list of movies. In the settings of the MovieArchive you can define which ones of them you want to have displayed in the list. You can also define the sort order of the movies in the list (sort according to title, duration or the year of publication). With the In-App purchase "Download movie details" the MovieArchive loads the details from the internet (themoviedb.org) and you can easily assign them to your stored movie. Advantages of the MovieArchive: - multiple movies per medium: additionally to your purchased movies enter also your recorded movies (e.g.: a BluRay with two recordings) - privacy: your data is stored only in your iPhone, iPod or iPad (not on a server in the internet) - flexibility: in addition to the 20 predefined genres you can add your own genres Additionally to the english language the app supports also German and Spanish! By the way: with the In-App purchase "Loan to / Borrow from" you have always the overview to/from whom you have loaned out your movies.

About

Watchdock

Consolidate all your streaming services into one app to easily discover movies and shows you'll love. Get personalized recommendations and use smart search filters to find hidden gems. Never miss a title with smart alerts for your watchlist.

Highlights
  • Consolidate streaming services
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Smart quiz for suggestions
  • Advanced search filters
  • Smart alerts for watchlist
  • Discover new movies and shows
Features
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WatchDock is the easiest way to find what to watch. Stop scrolling endlessly across apps. WatchDock brings all your streaming services together and helps you discover movies and shows you'll actually enjoy. All Your Services in One Place Connect your streaming platforms and instantly browse what’s available across them — no more jumping between apps. Personalized Recommendations Get smart suggestions based on what you actually like. The more you use WatchDock, the better your recommendations get. Smart Quiz Not sure what to watch? Answer a few quick questions and WatchDock will instantly narrow down the best options for you. Advanced Search Use powerful filters and smart prompts to discover hidden gems, trending titles, or something completely new. Smart Alerts (Premium) Get notified when movies or shows from your watchlist are about to leave your streaming services. Why WatchDock? • Save time finding something to watch • Discover new movies and shows • Get recommendations tailored to you • Make decisions faster WatchDock — The easiest way to find what to watch. Terms & Conditions : https://d2itffrxve4v4d.cloudfront.net/terms_and_conditions.html

Screenshots

MovieArchive4 screens
Watchdock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Watchdock at none against MovieArchive's shown. Watchdock also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). MovieArchive's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. MovieArchive sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Watchdock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MovieArchive ships an update every 4 months, Watchdock monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MovieArchive versus Watchdock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMovieArchiveWatchdock
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndreas RyserStreamHub llc

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MovieArchive

One-time2
  • Loan to / borrow from$0.99
  • Download movie details$3.99
2 purchases

Watchdock

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is MovieArchive free?
MovieArchive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Watchdock free?
Watchdock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MovieArchive or Watchdock have ads?
MovieArchive shows ads; Watchdock does not.
Which is updated more often, MovieArchive or Watchdock?
MovieArchive ships an update every 4 months, and Watchdock monthly. Most recently, MovieArchive was updated on October 3, 2026 and Watchdock on October 6, 2026.

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