CATCHPLAY+ vs PLAY NOW
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CATCHPLAY+
Access a vast library of movies and series, from blockbusters to hidden gems. Get personalized recommendations, behind-the-scenes content, and enjoy a seamless viewing experience across multiple devices.
- Weekly updated movie and series library
- Personalized recommendations
- Behind-the-scenes content
- Cross-device viewing history sync
- Stream on 2 devices concurrently
- IMDb ratings and genre filters
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CATCHPLAY+: Your Ultimate Entertainment Destination Enjoy blockbuster movies, hit international series, and trending entertainment — now with all-new Vertical Short Dramas, exclusively on CATCHPLAY+! We bring together every way you love to watch into one complete entertainment platform, delivering seamless streaming anytime, anywhere. 【Premium Entertainment, All in One】 Explore a vast library of global blockbuster movies, hit series, anime, and curated entertainment content — from trending hits to timeless classics, all in one place. 【NEW: Vertical Short Dramas】 Experience immersive 9:16 storytelling designed specifically for mobile viewing! - Premium Quality: Discover premium Korean-style short dramas, Taiwan-Korea co-productions, and trending bite-sized stories made to keep you hooked. - Fits Your Lifestyle: Lighter than traditional series, more premium than typical short dramas. Perfect for commuting, short breaks, or late-night binge sessions. 【Watch Free with Lite Section】 Register for free and start streaming selected movies, hit dramas, anime, and more in our Free Section (Lite), updated every single week! 【Premium Content, Updated Weekly】 Enjoy thousands of licensed movies and hit series, from the latest blockbuster releases to critically acclaimed favorites, with fresh content added regularly. 【Seamless Cross-Device & Flexible Access】 - Stream Smoothly: Watch across mobile, tablet, desktop, and TV. Continue watching anytime across devices without interruption. - Multi-Device Freedom: Log in on up to 5 devices and stream simultaneously on 2 devices, giving you more freedom to watch anytime, anywhere. 【Smarter Recommendations】 Discover content tailored to your tastes with personalized recommendations, curated editor picks, IMDb ratings, and 400+ categories to explore. Never waste time searching for what to watch again! About CATCHPLAY+ CATCHPLAY+ is a premium streaming platform by CATCHPLAY Group, available across Indonesia, Taiwan and Singapore since 2016 — delivering top-tier entertainment experiences across Asia. If you enjoy CATCHPLAY+, don’t forget to leave us a 5-star review! • Terms of Use: https://www.catchplay.com/id-en/info/legal-agreement • Privacy Policy: https://www.catchplay.com/id-en/info/privacy-policy
PLAY NOW
Stream live TV channels, movies, shows, and cartoons on your smartphone or tablet. Catch up on programs up to 7 days after broadcast, restart live content, and record shows in the cloud. Continue watching on different devices seamlessly.
- Over 90 TV channels
- Catch-up TV up to 7 days
- Restart live programs
- Cloud recording (nPVR)
- Cross-device content continuity
- Program reminders
- On-demand library
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Aplikacja PLAY NOW pozwala oglądać kanały telewizyjne oraz filmy, seriale, programy i bajki na żądanie – na smartfonie lub tablecie. Z usługi PLAY NOW możesz też korzystać na komputerze przez przeglądarkę na stronie playnow.pl. Do korzystania z usługi możesz uprawnić nawet 5 urządzeń. Najważniejsze możliwości, które daje PLAY NOW: • szeroka baza kanałów TV w ramach pakietu Podstawowego oraz pakietów dodatkowych • możliwość oglądania pozycji programowych do 7 dni po ich emisji • możliwość uruchomienia od początku filmu lub programu, który już trwa • nagrywanie materiałów wideo w chmurze (nPVR) – teraz także nagrywanie całych serii, z osobną zakładką „Nagrania" do wygodnego zarządzania nagraniami • możliwość personalizacji aplikacji – własna lista ulubionych kanałów, profile użytkowników oraz lista „Do obejrzenia" • funkcja Oglądaj dalej – kontynuacja rozpoczętego filmu lub programu na innym urządzeniu • ustawianie przypomnień dla interesujących Cię pozycji w programie TV • dostęp do bogatej biblioteki filmów, seriali i programów z kanałów dostępnych w usłudze Aplikacja dla abonentów Play.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PLAY NOW at none against CATCHPLAY+'s 23. PLAY NOW also leads on ads (none vs shown). CATCHPLAY+'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (114 vs 20). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support 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. CATCHPLAY+ sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. PLAY NOW asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for CATCHPLAY+ against 4.3 for PLAY NOW. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CATCHPLAY+ has 114 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 30% of CATCHPLAY+'s written reviews are positive against 37% of PLAY NOW's.
CATCHPLAY+ ships an update every 3 weeks, PLAY NOW every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CATCHPLAY+ | PLAY NOW |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (114 ratings) — better | 4.3 (20 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 30.4% of reviews | 36.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 114 — better | 20 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 258 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CatchPlay, Inc. | P4 sp. z o.o. operator sieci Play |
Customer experience
CATCHPLAY+
PLAY NOW
In-app purchases
CATCHPLAY+
- MOVIE LOVERS Basic Monthly$3.991 Month
- 4 SINGLE RENTALS$4.991 Month
- CP+ Unlimited$6.491 Month
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- MOVIE LOVER Basic Monthly$7.991 Month
- Personal Plan$7.991 Month
- Personal Plan 12M Special1 Year trial$7.991 Month
- Personal Plan 12 Months1 Year trial$7.991 Month
- Personal Plan 3 Months3 Months trial$7.991 Month
- Personal Plan 3 Months Special3 Months trial$7.991 Month
- UNLIMITED COMBO$8.991 Month
- Group Plan Monthly$9.991 Month
- Group Plan 3 Months Special3 Months trial$9.991 Month
- MOVIE LOVERS BASIC 12 MONTHS$11.991 Year
- MOVIE LOVERS PROMOTION$12.991 Year
- Single Rental2 variants$0.99
- Single Rental$1.99
- Single Rental2 variants$2.99
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- Single Rental$3.99
- Single Rental$4.99
- 4 SINGLE RENTALS$4.99
- Single Rental$11.99
PLAY NOW
No in-app purchases
