IndieFlix vs BFI Player (US)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Social impact films
- Global screening and streaming
- Thousands of shorts, features, and TV
- Diverse genres
- Monthly/yearly subscription
- Auto-renewing subscriptions
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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
BFI Player (US)
Stream a curated selection of acclaimed films, including classics and modern discoveries, on this US-only service. Subscribe for full access to a diverse library of cinematic content across multiple devices.
- Curated film selection
- Landmark titles and rare classics
- Modern discoveries
- Multi-device support
- Auto-renewing subscription
- Free trial period
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Watch acclaimed movies selected by the British Film Institute (BFI) on their US-only streaming service. Explore landmark titles, rare classics & modern discoveries on multiple devices today. To access all features and content you can subscribe to BFI Player Classics on a monthly 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.bfiplayerclassics.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.bfiplayerclassics.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: IndieFlix at 4.2 against BFI Player (US)'s 2.3. IndieFlix also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 8%). BFI Player (US)'s advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. IndieFlix sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and BFI Player (US) sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
IndieFlix holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 51 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of IndieFlix's written reviews are positive against 8% of BFI Player (US)'s.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | IndieFlix | BFI Player (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (51 ratings) — better | 2.3 (24 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 35.7% of reviews — better | 8.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 51 — better | 24 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 97 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Indieflix, Inc. | The British Film Institute |
Customer experience
IndieFlix
BFI Player (US)
In-app purchases
IndieFlix
- IndieFlix Plus - Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- IndieFlix Plus - Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Ticket- The Upstanders 1/15/21$9.99
- Festival Ticket - 'LIKE' 11/20$9.99
- Festival Ticket 'Angst' 12/18$9.99
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- BOOST FilmFestival Winter Pass$24.99
BFI Player (US)
- BFI Player Classics Monthly14 Days trial$5.991 Month
- BFI Player Classics$59.001 Year
