# Classix vs Christmas Plus

The clearest difference is rating: Classix at 4.5 against Christmas Plus's 4.0. Classix also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). Christmas Plus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (63% vs 29%). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Classix holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Classix has 4K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of Classix's written reviews are positive against 63% of Christmas Plus's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Classix ships an update every 3 weeks, Christmas Plus every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Classix | Christmas Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classix/id1071737169/reviews)** | [4.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-plus/id6473428229/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 29.4% of reviews | **62.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 82 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Classix Media Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/427453267) | [OTT Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648690579) |

## 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


### Christmas Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-plus/id6473428229)

Stream over 1,000 Christmas movies, from new blockbusters to cherished classics, perfect for family viewing. Enjoy content 24/7 throughout the holiday season, with new films added weekly.

**Highlights:** Over 1,000 Christmas movies, New movies added weekly, Family-friendly content, 24/7 holiday streaming, Blockbuster and classic films

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Classix free?

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

### Is Christmas Plus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Classix or Christmas Plus?

Classix is rated higher. Classix averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Christmas Plus averages 4.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Classix or Christmas Plus have ads?

Christmas Plus shows ads; Classix does not.

### Which is updated more often, Classix or Christmas Plus?

Classix ships an update every 3 weeks, and Christmas Plus every 4 months. Most recently, Classix was updated on October 16, 2026 and Christmas Plus on October 2, 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.*