# Classix vs 123Play

The clearest difference is rating: Classix at 4.5 against 123Play's 3.7. Classix also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). 123Play's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Classix sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and 123Play sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Classix holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4K and 7K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Classix's written reviews are positive against 15% of 123Play's.

Classix ships an update every 3 weeks, 123Play every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Classix | 123Play |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classix/id1071737169/reviews)** | [3.7 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/123play/id1147714737/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4K | **7K** |
| Positive reviews | **29.4% of reviews** | 15.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Classix Media Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/427453267) | [David Buhauer](https://appshunter.io/developer/979059591) |

## What reviewers say

### Classix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classix/id1071737169)

Access a vast library of classic movies and TV shows across numerous genres. Enjoy curated content, live channels, and personalized recommendations on all your Apple devices. Stream anytime, anywhere, and save your favorites for later.

**Highlights:** Curated library of classic movies and TV shows, 25 exclusive live TV channels, Personalized recommendations, Save to your list and resume watching, Universal search with Siri and Spotlight, Picture-in-Picture support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Classix+ – Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Classix+ – Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Classix+ | $49.99 | one-time |
| Classix+ – Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great selection of classic movies and TV shows
- 👍 Lifetime subscription is good value
- 🚀 Lots of content available
- 👍 Brings back nostalgic memories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app not working
- 🔍 Poor video and audio quality
- 🔍 Incomplete movies/shows, missing content
- 🔍 Buggy app with many issues
- 💰 Paid subscription not worth it

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Videos won't load or play
- Account and subscription issues
- Playback controls not working
- Syncing issues across devices

**Requested features**

- Add closed captions/subtitles
- Improve video and audio quality
- Fix bugs and crashes
- Expand content library
- Allow resume playback from where left off


### 123Play

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/123play/id1147714737)

Discover popular movies and TV shows available on the iTunes Store. This app provides instant access to the latest titles, including those currently in theaters. Easily explore by genre, search for specific content, and find top-rated or upcoming releases.

**Highlights:** Discover movies and TV shows, Search by genre, title, or actor, Find popular and upcoming titles, Real-time updates from TMDb, See currently playing/airing content, Check iTunes availability

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 👍 Great service
- 👍 Excellent selections

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Doesn't work as expected
- 💰 Not free, have to pay for movies
- 🚫 Doesn't allow watching movies
- 🚫 Useless, just redirects to iTunes

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch
- Doesn't load movies
- Redirects to iTunes instead of playing movies

**Requested features**

- Allow watching movies for free
- Fix crashing issues
- Improve functionality to actually watch movies


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Classix free?

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

### Is 123Play free?

123Play is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Classix or 123Play?

Classix is rated higher. Classix averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while 123Play averages 3.7 from 7K ratings.

### Do Classix or 123Play have ads?

123Play shows ads; Classix does not.

### Which is updated more often, Classix or 123Play?

Classix ships an update every 3 weeks, and 123Play every 3 months. Most recently, Classix was updated on October 21, 2026 and 123Play on October 20, 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.*