123Play vs Chukkl
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.
Chukkl
Create your own personalized streaming platform by curating YouTube content into TV-style channels. Enjoy on-demand movies and shows from top networks with no distractions or endless scrolling.
- Curate YouTube into TV channels
- On-demand movies and shows
- Continuous playback
- No algorithms or distractions
- Community-curated guides
- Parental controls
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Chukkl transforms YouTube into a personalized, distraction-free streaming and learning experience. Discover curated movies, shows, and educational videos, build TV-style channels from your favorite creators, and turn passive watching into active learning with interactive trivia that keeps you engaged. Whether you’re learning something new, creating a safer experience for your family, or simply watching without endless recommendations, Chukkl puts you in control. Active Learning Watch YouTube with interactive trivia powered by each video’s transcript. Answer questions as you watch to reinforce what you’ve learned and stay engaged. On Demand Stream free movies, shows, and curated videos, ready to watch anytime. Custom TV Channels Turn your favorite YouTube creators into continuous channels that play like real television. YouTube, Reimagined Browse and watch YouTube inside Chukkl with a clean, distraction-free experience. Intentional Viewing No comments, no rabbit holes, no endless scrolling. Just the content you chose. Continuous Playback Shuffle, restart, and watch videos back to back without lifting a finger. Community Guides Discover creator collections and channels curated by the Chukkl community. Family Friendly Optional parental controls, locked guides, and focused viewing for kids and families. iPhone & iPad A clean, immersive viewing experience across your Apple devices. Chukkl displays publicly available video content using embedded players and does not host or store media files.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Chukkl at 5.0 against 123Play's 3.7. Chukkl also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). 123Play's advantage is ratings volume (7K vs 1). On price, device support 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. Chukkl asks for nothing beyond the download.
Chukkl holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 123Play has 7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
123Play ships an update every 3 months, Chukkl every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 123Play | Chukkl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (7K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 15.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 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 — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Buhauer | Humor Huddle, LLC |
Customer experience
123Play
Chukkl
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
Chukkl
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
123Play
- Remove Ads$1.99
Chukkl
No in-app purchases
