Sundance Now vs IFT Network TV
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/
IFT Network TV
Stream award-winning independent films, new theater and musical productions, comedy specials, and original web series. Enjoy a unique streaming experience with access to a diverse range of content anytime, anywhere.
- Independent films
- New theater and musicals
- Comedy original shows
- Web series
- Online streaming platform
- Watch anytime
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IFT Network Online Streaming Platform featuring Best-In-Class: Award Winning Independent Films New Theater & Musicals Comedy Original Shows Web Series IFT Network: The Indie Film Theater Network. New Streaming Experience. Access Everything. Watch Anytime.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: IFT Network TV at 100% against Sundance Now's 15%. IFT Network TV also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Sundance Now's advantage is ratings volume (3.6K vs 5) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price 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. IFT Network TV asks for nothing beyond the download.
IFT Network TV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sundance Now has 3.6K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Sundance Now's written reviews are positive against 100% of IFT Network TV's.
Sundance Now ships an update monthly, IFT Network TV every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sundance Now | IFT Network TV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (3.6K ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3.6K — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 108 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AMC Networks Inc. | TvStartup Inc. |
Customer experience
Sundance Now
IFT Network TV
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
IFT Network TV
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Sundance Now
- Monthly Membership7 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Annual Membership7 Days trial$74.991 Year
IFT Network TV
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Sundance Now free?
Is IFT Network TV free?
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Do Sundance Now or IFT Network TV have ads?
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