123Play vs ReelScope
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
123Play
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.
- 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
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123Play - Movies & TV Shows: Find Your Favorite Entertainment Instantly! 123Play is your ultimate guide to discovering the best movies and TV shows on the iTunes Store. With just a click, you can access the latest, most popular titles, including movies currently in theaters. Green Play Button means availability on iTunes. Key Features: Explore movies & TV shows by genre Search for movies, series, or actors Discover top-rated, upcoming, and popular titles Real-time updates from TMDb service Now playing & airing TV shows Start streaming now! Download 123Play today.
ReelScope
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Find your next movie or TV show and see where to watch it on platforms available in your region. With Movie Explorer, you can explore new releases, search for titles and people, check trailers and cast details, and save what interests you in one place. Organize your movies and TV shows your way: • See which platforms have each title in your region. • Discover recommendations and ideas in “What to watch today”. • Save favorites, create lists, and track movies and episodes you've watched. • Pick up shows where you left off and see upcoming episodes. If you like, turn on alerts for shows you follow. • Explore your stats: time watched, movies, episodes, and favorite genres. • Share movies, shows, seasons, and episodes with a link. You can get started without an account: your data stays on this device. If you sign in later, it's added to your account so it's available when you change phones. Choose your catalog region, app language, and theme.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ReelScope at none against 123Play's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. 123Play sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ReelScope asks for nothing beyond the download.
123Play ships an update every 3 months, ReelScope every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 123Play | ReelScope |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (7K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 15.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | David Buhauer | David Fernandez-Vegue Garcia |
Bugs and requests
123Play
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes on launch
- Doesn't load movies
- Redirects to iTunes instead of playing movies
Requested features
3 requests- Allow watching movies for free
- Fix crashing issues
- Improve functionality to actually watch movies
ReelScope
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
123Play
- Remove Ads$1.99
ReelScope
No in-app purchases
