# Sundance Now vs IFT Network TV

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sundance Now | IFT Network TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sundance-now/id879902807/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ift-network-tv/id1556631800/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 108 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AMC Networks Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/545340158) | [TvStartup Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/991223339) |

## 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


### IFT Network TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ift-network-tv/id1556631800)

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.

**Highlights:** Independent films, New theater and musicals, Comedy original shows, Web series, Online streaming platform, Watch anytime

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sundance Now free?

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

### Is IFT Network TV free?

IFT Network TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sundance Now or IFT Network TV?

IFT Network TV is rated higher. Sundance Now averages 4.1 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while IFT Network TV averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Sundance Now or IFT Network TV have ads?

Neither Sundance Now nor IFT Network TV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sundance Now or IFT Network TV?

Sundance Now ships an update monthly, and IFT Network TV every 2 months. Most recently, Sundance Now was updated on October 26, 2026 and IFT Network TV on October 9, 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.*