# Classix vs SBS TV PLAY

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SBS TV PLAY at 100% against Classix's 29%. SBS TV PLAY also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Classix's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 34 months) and device support (5 vs 3). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Classix sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SBS TV PLAY asks for nothing beyond the download.

Classix ships an update every 3 weeks, SBS TV PLAY every 34 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Classix | SBS TV PLAY |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classix/id1071737169/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 29.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 34 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 82 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Classix Media Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/427453267) | [CDNTV Tecnologia LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481116398) |

## 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


### SBS TV PLAY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sbs-tv-play/id1559541751)

Watch live TV channels from Brazil on your mobile device. Access a variety of open television content from different broadcasters.

**Highlights:** Live TV streaming, Brazilian open TV channels, Multiple broadcasters, Mobile viewing

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Classix free?

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

### Is SBS TV PLAY free?

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

### Do Classix or SBS TV PLAY have ads?

Neither Classix nor SBS TV PLAY shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Classix or SBS TV PLAY?

Classix ships an update every 3 weeks, and SBS TV PLAY every 34 months. Most recently, Classix was updated on November 6, 2026 and SBS TV PLAY 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.*