# Sundance Now vs Classix

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sundance Now | Classix |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sundance-now/id879902807/reviews) | **[4.5 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classix/id1071737169/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.6K | **4K** |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews | **29.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 108 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [AMC Networks Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/545340158) | [Classix Media Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/427453267) |

## What reviewers say

### Sundance Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sundance-now/id879902807)

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.

**Highlights:** Independent film library, New movies direct from theaters, Curated collections, True crime and documentaries, Weekly new titles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $7.99 | per month |
| Annual Membership | $74.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great content
- 👍 Variety of shows
- 🤩 Love the shows
- 🤩 Enjoyed the shows
- 👍 Decent streaming app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app
- 🤯 Terrible app
- 😡 Doesn't work
- 😡 Subscription issues
- 😡 Terrible customer service

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classix/id1071737169)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Classix+ – Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Classix+ – Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Classix+ | $49.99 | one-time |
| Classix+ – Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great selection of classic movies and TV shows
- 👍 Lifetime subscription is good value
- 🚀 Lots of content available
- 👍 Brings back nostalgic memories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Videos won't load or play
- Account and subscription issues
- Playback controls not working
- Syncing issues across devices

**Requested features**

- Add closed captions/subtitles
- Improve video and audio quality
- Fix bugs and crashes
- Expand content library
- Allow resume playback from where left off


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sundance Now free?

Sundance Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Classix free?

Classix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sundance Now or Classix?

Classix is rated higher. Sundance Now averages 4.1 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Classix averages 4.5 from 4K ratings.

### Do Sundance Now or Classix have ads?

Neither Sundance Now nor Classix shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sundance Now or Classix?

Sundance Now ships an update monthly, and Classix every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sundance Now was updated on October 9, 2026 and Classix on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*