# MWPlay vs Whatch

The clearest difference is rating: MWPlay at 3.0 against Whatch's 1.0. MWPlay also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

MWPlay holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

MWPlay ships an update fortnightly, Whatch every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MWPlay | Whatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mwplay/id1350443454/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whatch/id1387198270/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 37 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.2** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Techex](https://appshunter.io/developer/1350443453) | [Alex Borton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387198269) |

## What reviewers say

### MWPlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mwplay/id1350443454)

This media player app integrates with a central server to provide extensive viewing capabilities. It offers quick channel changes, multi-language support, and real-time updates for a seamless entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** Quick channel change, Multi-language subtitles and audio, Real-time updates and controls, Channel search and filter, Electronic programme guide (EPG), Centralised control integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Whatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whatch/id1387198270)

Discover TV and film recommendations from your friends. Search for titles, add them to your watch list, rate them, and see what your network is enjoying. Never forget a recommendation again.

**Highlights:** Friend recommendations, Personal watch list, Rate films and TV shows, Search for titles, View friend activity feed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MWPlay free?

MWPlay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Whatch free?

Whatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MWPlay or Whatch?

MWPlay is rated higher. MWPlay averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Whatch averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MWPlay or Whatch have ads?

Whatch shows ads; MWPlay does not.

### Which is updated more often, MWPlay or Whatch?

MWPlay ships an update fortnightly, and Whatch every 2 months. Most recently, MWPlay was updated on October 13, 2026 and Whatch on October 22, 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.*