# PLAY NOW vs cda.pl

The clearest difference is review sentiment: cda.pl at 78% against PLAY NOW's 37%. cda.pl also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). PLAY NOW's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. cda.pl sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. PLAY NOW asks for nothing beyond the download.

cda.pl holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: cda.pl has 160 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of PLAY NOW's written reviews are positive against 78% of cda.pl's.

PLAY NOW ships an update every 2 months, cda.pl every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PLAY NOW | cda.pl |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-now/id1143446647/reviews) | **[4.8 (160 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cdapl/id1318175670/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **160** |
| Positive reviews | 36.7% of reviews | **77.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 83 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [P4 sp. z o.o. operator sieci Play](https://appshunter.io/developer/498456114) | [CDA S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1318175669) |

## What reviewers say

### PLAY NOW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-now/id1143446647)

Stream live TV channels, movies, shows, and cartoons on your smartphone or tablet. Catch up on programs up to 7 days after broadcast, restart live content, and record shows in the cloud. Continue watching on different devices seamlessly.

**Highlights:** Over 90 TV channels, Catch-up TV up to 7 days, Restart live programs, Cloud recording (nPVR), Cross-device content continuity, Program reminders, On-demand library

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### cda.pl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cdapl/id1318175670)

Access a vast library of films and series legally and in high quality directly from your phone or tablet. Stream content to your TV using Chromecast and download titles for offline viewing. Enjoy Polish voiceovers, subtitles, and dubbing for cartoons.

**Highlights:** Access to premium films and series, Chromecast support for TV streaming, Offline viewing of downloaded content, Polish voiceovers, subtitles, and dubbing, Legal and high-quality streaming, Content from verified distributors

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CDA TV | $2.49 | per month |
| CDA Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| CDA Premium 2 | $5.99 | per month |
| CDA Premium + TV Start | $5.99 | per month |
| CDA TV | $8.99 | per month |
| CDA Premium + TV Basic | $11.99 | per month |
| CDA Premium 3 | $52.99 | per year |
| CDA Premium 4 | $52.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Large selection of movies and TV shows
- 💰 Free content available without subscription
- 🎬 Classic and retro films (80s/90s movies)
- 📱 Works well on multiple devices (iPhone, Apple TV)
- 🌍 Accessible outside Poland

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Server overload and frequent crashes
- ⏱️ Constant buffering and loading issues
- 🔒 Geo-blocking outside Poland despite premium
- 💳 Premium doesn't unlock all content
- 🔍 Search function returns only premium results

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on main profile (FireTV)
- Videos freeze and buffer every 2 minutes
- AirPlay functionality broken
- App doesn't remember pause position
- Login errors with Apple ID on TV

**Requested features**

- Arabic and English language options
- Improved search functionality for user videos
- Language settings easier to access
- Live TV functionality
- Sync between app and website profiles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PLAY NOW free?

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

### Is cda.pl free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PLAY NOW or cda.pl?

cda.pl is rated higher. PLAY NOW averages 4.3 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while cda.pl averages 4.8 from 160 ratings.

### Do PLAY NOW or cda.pl have ads?

Neither PLAY NOW nor cda.pl shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PLAY NOW or cda.pl?

PLAY NOW ships an update every 2 months, and cda.pl every 3 weeks. Most recently, PLAY NOW was updated on September 7, 2026 and cda.pl on September 25, 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.*