# Compound Fun vs Kanopy

Compound Fun and Kanopy both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Compound Fun's written reviews are positive against 72% of Kanopy's. Compound Fun also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 14.0). Kanopy's advantage is ratings volume (150K vs 3) and chart position (#163 vs unranked). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Compound Fun against 4.8 for Kanopy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kanopy has 150K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Compound Fun's written reviews are positive against 72% of Kanopy's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compound Fun | Kanopy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compound-fun/id896855583/reviews) | **[4.8 (150K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanopy/id1205614510/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **150K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 72.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#163** |
| Size | 3 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Wonders](https://appshunter.io/developer/896855586) | [Kanopy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1205614509) |

## What reviewers say

### Compound Fun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compound-fun/id896855583)

This app generates unique compound words for creative inspiration, humor, or procrastination. It offers thousands of word combinations with a simple tap, perfect for song titles, invention ideas, or funny insults.

**Highlights:** Generates thousands of compound words, Creative inspiration tool, Humorous word combinations, Procrastination aid, Simple tap interface

**In-app purchases:** none


### Kanopy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanopy/id1205614510)

**Currently charting:** #163 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

Access a vast library of films and documentaries for free with your library card. Enjoy ad-free streaming of award-winning movies, The Criterion Collection, and curated content for children, with new titles added regularly.

**Highlights:** Free film streaming, Ad-free viewing, Library card required, Festival award-winning films, Documentaries, The Criterion Collection, Kanopy Kids with parental controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎥 Eclectic and engaging selection of films and series
- 🎬 Great movies and documentaries
- 🏆 Excellent content and thoughtful entertainment
- 🌍 Wide selection of various international material
- 🧠 Fantastic educational content like The Great Courses

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes, freezes, and has stability issues
- 🔍 Difficult to search and navigate, poor user experience
- 🕰️ Losing credits just for resuming a movie
- 🔇 No way to turn off closed captions
- 📺 Chromecast and TV integration problems

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Login issues, unable to sign in or access account
- Chromecast and TV streaming problems
- Video playback issues, including blurry or out of sync
- Inconsistent behavior when resuming or rewatching movies

**Requested features**

- Add ability to pause, rewind, and resume movies without using credits
- Improve search and browsing functionality
- Provide more content filtering and parental control options
- Add support for offline viewing and downloads
- Enhance Chromecast and TV integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Compound Fun free?

Compound Fun is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Kanopy free?

Kanopy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Compound Fun or Kanopy?

Kanopy is rated higher. Compound Fun averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Kanopy averages 4.8 from 150K ratings.

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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.*