# VIP Monkey vs Cineasterna

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cineasterna at none against VIP Monkey's 1. Cineasterna also leads on ratings volume (11 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 1). VIP Monkey's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VIP Monkey sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Cineasterna asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for VIP Monkey against 5.0 for Cineasterna. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cineasterna has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

VIP Monkey ships an update every 2 weeks, Cineasterna every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VIP Monkey | Cineasterna |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vip-monkey/id983966318/reviews) | [5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cineasterna/id1446065399/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 130 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VIP-Monkey AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795471475) | [ForlagEtt AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1150976094) |

## What reviewers say

### VIP Monkey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vip-monkey/id983966318)

This app digitizes all your club cards, invitations, tickets, and discounts, eliminating the need for a physical wallet. Simply present your phone for entry to events and venues. It also includes a shop to purchase event tickets securely.

**Highlights:** Digital card storage, Event ticket purchasing, Secure QR code scanning, In-app shop, Credit card payment

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP MONKEY+ | $3.99 | per month |


### Cineasterna

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cineasterna/id1446065399)

Access a vast library of free films from around the world on your iPhone or iPad. Explore curated lists, manage your favorites, and stream directly to your TV. Borrow movies using your library card or as a logged-in user.

**Highlights:** Borrow hand-picked films for free, Access over 3,000 films from 92 countries, Explore lists and themes, Manage favorites, Search and filter films, Stream to AirPlay and Chromecast

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VIP Monkey free?

VIP Monkey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cineasterna free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VIP Monkey or Cineasterna?

VIP Monkey and Cineasterna are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 11 ratings respectively.

### Do VIP Monkey or Cineasterna have ads?

Neither VIP Monkey nor Cineasterna shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VIP Monkey or Cineasterna?

VIP Monkey ships an update every 2 weeks, and Cineasterna every 6 weeks. Most recently, VIP Monkey was updated on September 17, 2026 and Cineasterna on September 16, 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.*