# CATCHPLAY+ vs Filmzie

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Filmzie at none against CATCHPLAY+'s 10. Filmzie also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 30%). CATCHPLAY+'s advantage is ratings volume (114 vs 22). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CATCHPLAY+ sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Filmzie asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for CATCHPLAY+ against 4.2 for Filmzie. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CATCHPLAY+ has 114 ratings behind it against 22, 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 61% of Filmzie's.

CATCHPLAY+ ships an update every 3 weeks, Filmzie monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CATCHPLAY+ | Filmzie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (114 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catchplay-plus/id1062810357/reviews)** | [4.2 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filmzie/id1494303592/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **114** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 30.4% of reviews | **60.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 259 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [CatchPlay, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/398458573) | [Filmzie a.s.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494303591) |

## 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 (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MOVIE LOVERS Basic Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| CP+ Unlimited | $6.49 | per month |
| MOVIE LOVER Basic Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Personal Plan | $7.99 | per month |
| Personal Plan 3 Months | $7.99 | per month |
| UNLIMITED COMBO | $8.99 | per month |
| Single Rental | $0.99 | one-time |
| Single Rental | $1.99 | one-time |
| Single Rental | $2.99 | one-time |


### Filmzie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filmzie/id1494303592)

Stream a wide variety of high-quality independent films and shorts for free. This platform supports filmmakers by playing short ads during viewing, offering an ad-supported, legal, and subscription-free way to discover new cinema.

**Highlights:** Free HD quality movie streaming, Support for independent filmmakers, New movies added regularly, Award-winning films and shorts, No subscriptions or fees, Cross-platform viewing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CATCHPLAY+ free?

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

### Is Filmzie free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CATCHPLAY+ or Filmzie?

CATCHPLAY+ is rated higher. CATCHPLAY+ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 114 ratings, while Filmzie averages 4.2 from 22 ratings.

### Do CATCHPLAY+ or Filmzie have ads?

Both CATCHPLAY+ and Filmzie show ads.

### Which is updated more often, CATCHPLAY+ or Filmzie?

CATCHPLAY+ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Filmzie monthly. Most recently, CATCHPLAY+ was updated on November 2, 2026 and Filmzie on November 3, 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.*