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Kanopy
KANOPY LLC · Free · Entertainment · 4.8 (152,075 ratings)
What it does
Instead of renting the movie: stream films free through your library. From 6 things you used to pay for, now free on your iPhone.
The developer describes it as: “Stream thousands of films for free without ads through your library.”
Alternatives to Kanopy
The closest alternatives to Kanopy are Merlin Bird ID, LiveMarquee, Hoopla, Map Poster and Google Translate — 5 apps from the list Kanopy appears on, “6 things you used to pay for, now free on your iPhone”, each answering the same moment a different way.
Merlin Bird IDInstead of a field guide: record a bird singing and Merlin names it.
LiveMarqueeInstead of renting an LED sign: your phone scrolls the message, no ads.
HooplaInstead of buying the audiobook: borrow it free with your library card.
Map PosterInstead of a custom map print: your photos light up every city you've been.
Google TranslateInstead of a phrasebook: point your camera at the menu and read it.
Price and ratings
| App | Price | App Store rating | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanopy | Free | 4.8 (152,075) | Entertainment |
| Merlin Bird ID | Free | 4.9 (113,778) | Reference |
| LiveMarquee | Free | 5.0 (8) | Utilities |
| Hoopla | Free | 4.8 (1,389,993) | Book |
| Map Poster | Free | 4.8 (6) | Photo & Video |
| Google Translate | Free | 4.3 (83,905) | Reference |
Kanopy and its alternatives, as the App Store listed them on 2026-10-13.
Kanopy is free to download from the iOS App Store and holds 4.8 out of 5 from 152,075 ratings, checked on 2026-10-13. Prices and ratings go stale; the App Store is the live source.
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