# Classix vs Play+

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Play+ at none against Classix's 4. Play+ also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Classix's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months). 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. Play+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Classix ships an update every 3 weeks, Play+ every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Classix | Play+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classix/id1071737169/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 27.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 82 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Classix Media Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/427453267) | [Over The Top Networks Iberica, S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1241370595) |

## 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


### Play+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-plus/id6702019549)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Classix free?

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

### Is Play+ free?

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

### Do Classix or Play+ have ads?

Play+ shows ads; Classix does not.

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

Classix ships an update every 3 weeks, and Play+ every 11 months. Most recently, Classix was updated on September 24, 2026 and Play+ on September 19, 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.*