TubaPlay vs Simplware
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TubaPlay
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The app allows you to watch TV channels on your iPhone and iPad. Main features: - Access to TV channels - TV program - TV archive - Channel organized by category - TV show reminders
Simplware
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The Simplware app is the easiest way for Telco operators and ISPs to provide TV services on mobile devices. The app provides rich user interface and possibility to watch Linear TV, VOD, navigate through EPG and search for content throughout the application.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Simplware at every 3 months against TubaPlay's every 6 months. 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.
TubaPlay ships an update every 6 months, Simplware every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TubaPlay | Simplware |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TUBARON TECNOLOGIAS LTDA | Simplware |
In-app purchases
TubaPlay
No in-app purchases
Simplware
No in-app purchases
