# Fileplay vs ReelAthon

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ReelAthon at 100% against Fileplay's 48%. ReelAthon also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 6 weeks). Fileplay's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (4.2K vs 2). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ReelAthon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Fileplay asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReelAthon holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fileplay has 4.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Fileplay's written reviews are positive against 100% of ReelAthon's.

Fileplay ships an update every 6 weeks, ReelAthon daily. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fileplay | ReelAthon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fileplay-documents-player/id1558723050/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reelathon/id6797086348/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.2K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 48.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Kristian Sepp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558723052) | [Brandon Henrie](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896561620) |

## What reviewers say

### Fileplay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fileplay-documents-player/id1558723050)

Play any file from your device, iCloud, or cloud storage providers. Enjoy advanced playback controls like speed adjustment, queuing, and background picture-in-picture. Optimize your listening experience with a bass booster and efficient battery usage.

**Highlights:** Play files from device and cloud, Adjust playback speed, Add files to queue, Background Picture in Picture, Bass booster, Optimized for low battery use

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💡 Useful features
- 👍 User-friendly
- 🎉 Fantastic app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 📢 Excessive ads
- 🔇 Audio ads disruptive
- 🔋 Drains battery

**Reported bugs**

- Playback issues with some files
- Sudden deletion of downloaded content
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Inability to download from certain websites

**Requested features**

- Add option to remove ads
- Improve playlist management
- Implement 15-second rewind/fast-forward
- Support for additional file formats


### 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 Fileplay free?

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

### Is ReelAthon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fileplay or ReelAthon?

ReelAthon is rated higher. Fileplay averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while ReelAthon averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Fileplay or ReelAthon have ads?

Fileplay shows ads; ReelAthon does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fileplay or ReelAthon?

Fileplay ships an update every 6 weeks, and ReelAthon daily. Most recently, Fileplay was updated on October 11, 2026 and ReelAthon on October 4, 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.*