Comparison

IndieFlix vs Docsville

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

IndieFlix

Access thousands of social impact films, shorts, features, and TV shows with a subscription. Explore diverse genres from dramas to documentaries, all designed to inspire positive change. Enjoy a global screening and streaming service dedicated to meaningful content.

Highlights
  • Social impact films
  • Global screening and streaming
  • Thousands of shorts, features, and TV
  • Diverse genres
  • Monthly/yearly subscription
  • Auto-renewing subscriptions
Features
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IndieFlix is a global streaming service that promotes and supports independent films and classics. IndieFlix streaming offers a monthly and annual subscription service to access thousands of award winning quality shorts, features and series. With a wide range of topics our content library will have you exploring the beautiful world of film. From action adventure to sci-fi, action sports, dramas, comedies, unique documentaries, series, award winning animation and so much more, you'll be sure to find a film for your entertainment. To access all features and content you can subscribe to IndieFlix on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://watch.indieflix.com/privacy Privacy Policy: https://watch.indieflix.com/tos

About

Docsville

Explore thought-provoking documentaries on global challenges and inspiring personal stories. Access a curated collection of films from emerging and classic independent filmmakers.

Highlights
  • Independent documentary films
  • Global challenges coverage
  • Inspiring personal stories
  • Curated film collection
  • Emerging and classic filmmakers
Features
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Docsville is the global destination for independent thought provoking and inspiring documentary films for viewers looking to better understand our world and the key challenges of our time. Docsville’s curated films span the climate crisis, inequality, conflict & crime and inspiring personal stories. Docsville has the latest films from the world's up-and-coming Indie filmmakers through to essential documentary classics. To access all features and content you can subscribe to Docsville on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. * All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://www.docsville.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.docsville.com/privacy

Screenshots

IndieFlix4 screens
Docsville4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Docsville at 100% against IndieFlix's 36%. Docsville also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. IndieFlix sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Docsville sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
IndieFlix versus Docsville: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIndieFlixDocsville
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (51 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews35.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings51 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS16.616.6
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB66 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperIndieflix, Inc.Yaddo Ltd

Customer experience

IndieFlix

All ratings51 ratings
Positive78.4%
Neutral7.8%
Negative13.7%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive35.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative57.1%

Docsville

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

IndieFlix

Subscriptions2
  • IndieFlix Plus - Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • IndieFlix Plus - Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time4
  • Ticket- The Upstanders 1/15/21$9.99
  • Festival Ticket - 'LIKE' 11/20$9.99
  • Festival Ticket 'Angst' 12/18$9.99
Show 1 more
  • BOOST FilmFestival Winter Pass$24.99
2 purchases

Docsville

Subscriptions2
  • Docsville Monthly subscription3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Docsville Yearly subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is IndieFlix free?
IndieFlix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Docsville free?
Docsville is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IndieFlix or Docsville have ads?
Neither IndieFlix nor Docsville shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IndieFlix or Docsville?
IndieFlix ships an update every 3 months, and Docsville every 3 months. Most recently, IndieFlix was updated on October 15, 2026 and Docsville on October 5, 2026.

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