Sundance Now vs Classix
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sundance Now
Stream a curated selection of independent films, including festival favorites and new theatrical releases. Discover thought-provoking documentaries and true crime series. Enjoy new content added weekly for less than the cost of a movie ticket.
- Independent film library
- New movies direct from theaters
- Curated collections
- True crime and documentaries
- Weekly new titles
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Sundance Now is the premium streaming home for independent film. Experience a curated selection of festival darlings and filmmaker favorites with new titles added every week, including new premieres direct from theaters—all for less than the price of a movie ticket. Sundance Now. The scene starts here. Features: • The home of independent film, from festival favorites to cult classics • New movies direct from theaters • Curated collections from A-list stars and award-winning filmmakers • Thought-provoking true crime and documentaries • 7-day free trial. Cancel anytime free of charge or continue for only $7.99/month If you are experiencing any issues, please visit - http://support.sundancenow.com/ Our Privacy Policy can be found here - https://www.amcnetworks.com/privacy-policy/ Our Terms of Use can be found here - https://www.amcnetworks.com/terms-of-use/
Classix
Access a vast library of classic movies and TV shows across numerous genres. Enjoy curated content, live channels, and personalized recommendations on all your Apple devices. Stream anytime, anywhere, and save your favorites for later.
- Curated library of classic movies and TV shows
- 25 exclusive live TV channels
- Personalized recommendations
- Save to your list and resume watching
- Universal search with Siri and Spotlight
- Picture-in-Picture support
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Dive into a treasure trove of thousands of classic movies and TV shows, handpicked to bring you the very best in timeless entertainment. From vintage comedies and thrilling dramas to iconic cartoons and family-friendly favorites, Classix has something for everyone to love. Stream anywhere, anytime. With Classix, the golden age of Hollywood is always at your fingertips. Download now and enjoy an ever-growing library of classic entertainment across iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Apple Vision Pro. A CLASSIX MADE FOR YOU • Personalized Home: Tell Classix what you love and discover a Home experience built around your tastes. • Smart Recommendations: Discover movies and shows selected for you, with insights into why you might love them. • AI Search: Search naturally by mood, topic, actor or title, and refine your search with follow-up questions. • Private, On-Device Intelligence: Personalization and AI Search are powered directly on your device. DISCOVER & WATCH • A Curated Library: Explore thousands of classic movies and TV shows across every genre, from unforgettable Westerns and suspenseful mysteries to beloved cartoons and comedies. • Live Channels: Stream 25 exclusive Classix Live TV Channels for a nostalgic trip through cinematic history. • Generated Subtitles: Generate captions on-device in your preferred languages. • Siri: Ask Siri to play or search for your favorite classics on Classix. • Spotlight: Find Classix titles directly from system search and jump straight into the app. • Your List, Your Way: Save your must-watch classics so your list and pick up right where you left off. WHY CHOOSE CLASSIX+? Get full access to our entire library of movies, TV shows and 25 live TV channels. MADE FOR APPLE • Beautifully designed for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Apple Vision Pro. • Seamless playback controls and Now Playing integration. • Picture-in-Picture support for watching while multitasking. • Resizable layouts designed for the latest iPhone and iPad experiences. Classix is your ultimate gateway to the past. Relive the charm, magic and nostalgia of the classics, all in one place. Download Classix today and rediscover the art of timeless entertainment! Privacy Policy: https://classixapp.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://classixapp.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Classix at 4.5 against Sundance Now's 4.1. Classix also leads on review sentiment (29% vs 15%). Sundance Now's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Sundance Now sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Classix sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Classix holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.6K and 4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Sundance Now's written reviews are positive against 29% of Classix's.
Sundance Now ships an update monthly, Classix every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sundance Now | Classix |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (3.6K ratings) | 4.5 (4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews | 29.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3.6K | 4K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 108 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | AMC Networks Inc. | Classix Media Inc. |
Customer experience
Sundance Now
Classix
User reviews
Sundance Now
From 3.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great content
- 👍 Variety of shows
- 🤩 Love the shows
- 🤩 Enjoyed the shows
- 👍 Decent streaming app
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy app
- 🤯 Terrible app
- 😡 Doesn't work
- 😡 Subscription issues
- 😡 Terrible customer service
Classix
From 4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great selection of classic movies and TV shows
- 👍 Lifetime subscription is good value
- 🚀 Lots of content available
- 👍 Brings back nostalgic memories
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app not working
- 🔍 Poor video and audio quality
- 🔍 Incomplete movies/shows, missing content
- 🔍 Buggy app with many issues
- 💰 Paid subscription not worth it
Bugs and requests
Sundance Now
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes frequently
- Doesn't remember watched episodes
- Doesn't save playback progress
- Subscription issues (can't login, get charged despite cancellation)
- Compatibility issues with certain devices
Requested features
5 requests- Add skip intro feature
- Improve episode tracking and resume playback
- Add multiple user profiles
- Improve casting and TV integration
- Add offline viewing/downloading option
Classix
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes on launch
- Videos won't load or play
- Account and subscription issues
- Playback controls not working
- Syncing issues across devices
Requested features
5 requests- Add closed captions/subtitles
- Improve video and audio quality
- Fix bugs and crashes
- Expand content library
- Allow resume playback from where left off
In-app purchases
Sundance Now
- Monthly Membership7 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Annual Membership7 Days trial$74.991 Year
Classix
- Classix+ – Monthly$4.991 Month
- Classix+ – Annual$29.991 Year
- Classix+$49.99
- Classix+ – Lifetime$49.99
