# CATCHPLAY+ vs Apple TV

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Apple TV at none against CATCHPLAY+'s 23. Apple TV also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (1.9M vs 114). CATCHPLAY+'s advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CATCHPLAY+ sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Apple TV asks for nothing beyond the download.

Apple TV holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Apple TV has 1.9M ratings behind it against 114, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of CATCHPLAY+'s written reviews are positive against 43% of Apple TV's.

CATCHPLAY+ ships an update fortnightly, Apple TV every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CATCHPLAY+ | Apple TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (114 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catchplay-plus/id1062810357/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apple-tv/id1174078549/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 114 | **1.9M** |
| Positive reviews | 30.4% of reviews | **43.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 256 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [CatchPlay, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/398458573) | [Apple](https://appshunter.io/developer/284417353) |

## What reviewers say

### CATCHPLAY+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catchplay-plus/id1062810357)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MOVIE LOVERS Basic Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| 4 SINGLE RENTALS | $4.99 | per month |
| CP+ Unlimited | $6.49 | per month |
| MOVIE LOVER Basic Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Personal Plan | $7.99 | per month |
| Personal Plan 12M Special | $7.99 | per month |
| Personal Plan 12 Months | $7.99 | per month |
| Personal Plan 3 Months | $7.99 | per month |
| Personal Plan 3 Months Special | $7.99 | per month |
| UNLIMITED COMBO | $8.99 | per month |
| Group Plan Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Group Plan 3 Months Special | $9.99 | per month |
| MOVIE LOVERS BASIC 12 MONTHS | $11.99 | per year |
| MOVIE LOVERS PROMOTION | $12.99 | per year |
| Single Rental | $0.99 | one-time |
| Single Rental | $1.99 | one-time |
| Single Rental | $2.99 | one-time |
| Single Rental | $3.99 | one-time |
| Single Rental | $4.99 | one-time |
| 4 SINGLE RENTALS | $4.99 | one-time |
| Single Rental | $11.99 | one-time |


### Apple TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apple-tv/id1174078549)

This app is a central hub for exclusive original series, movies, and live sports like Formula 1 and MLB. It also aggregates content from your favorite streaming services, allowing you to buy or rent titles and discover new shows.

**Highlights:** Exclusive Apple Originals, Live Formula 1 & MLB, Buy or rent movies, Aggregate streaming services, Personalized recommendations, Continue Watching feature

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Decent quality viewing experience
- 👍 Impressive 4K and audio quality
- 🤩 Fantastic original content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
- 🤯 Confusing and unintuitive interface
- 💰 Misleading pricing and pay-to-watch content
- 🤔 Lack of user-friendly features
- 😡 Terrible customer support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Playback issues and random freezes
- Incorrect episode/content display
- Syncing problems across devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to save/bookmark content for later
- Improved content organization and navigation
- Sync playback progress across devices
- Chromecast/casting support
- User profiles and personalized recommendations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CATCHPLAY+ free?

CATCHPLAY+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Apple TV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CATCHPLAY+ or Apple TV?

Apple TV is rated higher. CATCHPLAY+ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 114 ratings, while Apple TV averages 4.8 from 1.9M ratings.

### Do CATCHPLAY+ or Apple TV have ads?

Both CATCHPLAY+ and Apple TV show ads.

### Which is updated more often, CATCHPLAY+ or Apple TV?

CATCHPLAY+ ships an update fortnightly, and Apple TV every 2 months. Most recently, CATCHPLAY+ was updated on September 18, 2026 and Apple TV on September 29, 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.*