123Play vs VDO JAR
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.
VDO JAR
Discover a curated selection of quality cinema and exclusive films on this free entertainment platform. Connect with filmmakers and audiences, and support good cinema by appreciating and subscribing to content.
- Curated content library
- Exclusive films
- Community of creators
- Support filmmakers
- Ad-free experience
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Welcome to VDOJAR, proudly presented by RHYFIL. Immerse yourself in the ultimate platform for curated content and quality cinema—all for FREE. Create your account to unlock a world of premium entertainment. You can enjoy every bit of every film that we exclusively curated for you. Its a community of creative content creators, the film makers and the tasteful audiences. By subscribing and appreciating others' work, you can only help us grow better and help good cinema live forever!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: VDO JAR at 60% against 123Play's 15%. VDO JAR also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and iOS requirement 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. VDO JAR asks for nothing beyond the download.
123Play ships an update every 3 months, VDO JAR every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 123Play | VDO JAR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (7K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 15.1% of reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | David Buhauer | RHYTHMS AND FILMS MEDIA PRIVATE LIMITED |
Customer experience
123Play
VDO JAR
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
VDO JAR
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
123Play
- Remove Ads$1.99
VDO JAR
No in-app purchases
