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Netflix Apps for iPhone, iPod Touch, Android & Blackberry!

Thursday, February 11th, 2010 – running time 05:35
For one reason or another, Netflix has yet to develop an official iPhone app - so I've picked several of the most downloaded movie apps to compare.

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The main things you do on the Netflix web interface is pick the movies you want to see and set the priority in which you want them shipped to you. There's a queue for DVDs and for movies to watch instantly. You can set a 1 to 5 star rating for any movie if you'd like. Finally, Netflix has lists of top rated movies in various categories as well as a movie recommendation engine. With those basics in mind, lets see what some of these apps can do!

Review by: David Prager

PhoneFlicks for iPhone, Android & Blackberry

AppJudgment:
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PhoneFlicks

Version 1.3010.2344 | Developed by Moov Corporation | Free

PROS:
- Free
- Does the job of queue management
- Cross platform

CONS:
- Ads are obtrusive
- Interface not the greatest

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ezMoviePick for iPhone

AppJudgment:
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ezMoviePick

Version 1.0 | Developed by Stephanie Lunati | $0.99

PROS:
- You can kinda modify queues

CONS:
- - Can’t search for movies
- Can’t lock variables on random search
- Barely able to modify queue

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iRentMovie for iPhone

AppJudgment:
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iRentMovie

Version 1.5 | Developed by OxyCode Solutions | $2.99

PROS:
- Attractive features
- Easy to navigate and use
- Access to all primary Netflix features

CONS:
- It's not free!

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Now Playing for iPhone & Android

AppJudgment:
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Now Playing

Version 3.16 | Developed by Cyrus Najmabadi | Free

PROS:
- Attractive features
- Easy to navigate and use
- Access to all primary Netflix features
- Movie theater finder
- Movie release schedule
- Free

CONS:
- None!

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Pros, Cons & Final Judgment

There are clearly a lot of amazing apps for Netflix management and movie tickets, trailers, and reviews. Personally, I can't wait until Netflix launches their own official app that I hope trumps them all - including the Netflix mobile app holy grail of streaming movies live to your phone!

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Bonus Movie Apps!

For $1.99 you can get PocketFlicks that's solid for Netflix users and worth the download. Another download I suggest is the free Movies by Flixster which lets you manage your Netflix account as well as see trailers, purchase movie tickets and more.

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Do you have another app you'd like us to review? Email us at appjudgment at revision3 dot com, ping us in the forums or on Twitter: @AppJudgment