123Play vs Pick
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.
Pick
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Tired of scrolling endlessly? Have trouble coordinating TV or movie selections with friends? Pick-a-Flick helps you discover movies, TV shows, and documentaries with a simple swipe. Choose your entertainment type, narrow your options by streaming service or genre, and start swiping through personalized recommendations. THEN join a group, and the app produces the list of flicks that all group members are interested in watching! DISCOVER YOUR WAY - Choose from movies, TV shows, or documentaries - Filter by genre, language, year, rating, and streaming service - Swipe right to like, left to pass, or tap for the full synopsis GET THE DETAILS - View ratings from IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes - See director, cast, and plot synopsis at a glance - Check where to stream before you commit BUILD YOUR WATCHLIST - Save everything you like in one place - Filter your watchlist by type and genre - Tap any title to revisit its details and streaming info MATCH WITH FRIENDS - Create groups and invite friends with a simple code - See which titles everyone liked — no more endless group debates - Find your next movie night pick in seconds
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pick at none against 123Play's 1. Pick also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price 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. Pick asks for nothing beyond the download.
123Play ships an update every 3 months, Pick every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 123Play | Pick |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Buhauer | Jacob Mortenson |
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
Pick
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
123Play
- Remove Ads$1.99
Pick
No in-app purchases
