# 123Play vs ReelAthon

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ReelAthon at 100% against 123Play's 15%. ReelAthon also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and ads (none vs shown). 123Play's advantage is ratings volume (7K vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 123Play sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ReelAthon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReelAthon 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of 123Play's written reviews are positive against 100% of ReelAthon's.

123Play ships an update every 3 months, ReelAthon daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 123Play | ReelAthon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/123play/id1147714737/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reelathon/id6797086348/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 15.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [David Buhauer](https://appshunter.io/developer/979059591) | [Brandon Henrie](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896561620) |

## What reviewers say

### 123Play

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/123play/id1147714737)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 👍 Great service
- 👍 Excellent selections

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Doesn't work as expected
- 💰 Not free, have to pay for movies
- 🚫 Doesn't allow watching movies
- 🚫 Useless, just redirects to iTunes

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch
- Doesn't load movies
- Redirects to iTunes instead of playing movies

**Requested features**

- Allow watching movies for free
- Fix crashing issues
- Improve functionality to actually watch movies


### ReelAthon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reelathon/id6797086348)

Discover curated movie marathons based on themes, franchises, or moods. Easily plan, track, and share your viewing experiences with friends. Features a "Wheel of Boom" for spontaneous movie selection and family-safe options.

**Highlights:** Curated movie marathons, Franchise and theme-based lineups, Wheel of Boom for random selection, Build and share custom marathons, Track watched films and rate them, Family-safe viewing option

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 123Play free?

123Play is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ReelAthon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 123Play or ReelAthon?

ReelAthon is rated higher. 123Play averages 3.7 out of 5 from 7K ratings, while ReelAthon averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do 123Play or ReelAthon have ads?

123Play shows ads; ReelAthon does not.

### Which is updated more often, 123Play or ReelAthon?

123Play ships an update every 3 months, and ReelAthon daily. Most recently, 123Play was updated on October 24, 2026 and ReelAthon on October 21, 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.*