Runtime TV vs Play+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Runtime TV
Stream award-winning movies and series for free, anytime and anywhere. Create personalized playlists of your favorite titles and enjoy live broadcasts or on-demand content from an extensive catalog.
- Free movie and series streaming
- Live and on-demand content
- Award-winning entertainment
- Cross-device compatibility
- Customizable playlists
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Runtime is your new favorite destination for the best in entertainment. Binge your favorite movies and series anytime, anywhere, and absolutely free! On Runtime you can: - Stream award-winning content from any device you want. - Watch titles live and see what is coming up next, or choose from our extensive catalog and stream it on demand. - Create your own fav playlist with the movies and series you love the most.
Play+
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Play+ is your ultimate TV app for entertainment! Watch live channels, top-rated series, and a vast on-demand library—all in a sleek and updated app. With a fresh design and improved features, enjoy a seamless viewing experience on your iPhone and iPad. Why choose Play+? - Live TV & On-Demand – Watch the best local and international channels. - 7-Day Catch-Up – Never miss a show—rewatch programs from the past week. - Cloud Recording – Save your favorite content and watch anytime. - Interactive TV Guide – Plan your viewing with ease. Download Play+ today and experience TV like never before!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Runtime TV at every 3 months against Play+'s every 11 months. Runtime TV also leads on iOS requirement (10.2 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Runtime TV ships an update every 3 months, Play+ every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Runtime TV | Play+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.2K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 10.2 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Runtime Media | Over The Top Networks Iberica, S.L. |
Bugs and requests
Runtime TV
Reported bugs
4 issues- Unable to log in or create account
- Playback issues like audio/video desync
- Orientation lock not working properly
- Certain movies/shows not loading
Requested features
4 requests- Add Chromecast/TV casting support
- Provide original audio and subtitle options
- Improve content library with more recent titles
- Implement language translation and localization
Play+
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Runtime TV
No in-app purchases
Play+
No in-app purchases
