# Philippines Live vs Cignal Play

The clearest difference is rating: Cignal Play at 4.6 against Philippines Live's 1.0. Cignal Play also leads on ratings volume (398 vs 1). Philippines Live's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cignal Play sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.29 per 7 days. Philippines Live asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cignal Play holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cignal Play has 398 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Philippines Live ships an update every 4 weeks, Cignal Play every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Philippines Live | Cignal Play |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/philippines-live/id1631354897/reviews) | **[4.6 (398 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cignal-play/id1673495447/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **398** |
| Positive reviews | — | 8.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [WNET Media GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631350087) | [Cignal TV, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/675465914) |

## What reviewers say

### Philippines Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/philippines-live/id1631354897)

Stream popular Philippine television channels in high quality and HD. Enjoy a variety of content including sports, movies, music, and general entertainment.

**Highlights:** Watch Philippine channels, High quality streaming, HD content, Sports channels, Movie channels, Music channels, Entertainment content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cignal Play

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cignal-play/id1673495447)

Stream Filipino sports, live linear channels, original microdramas, and entertainment content anywhere in the world. Stay connected to home with news and familiar TV-style programming designed for Filipinos abroad.

**Highlights:** Filipino sports live & on-demand, Live linear Filipino channels, Filipino original microdramas, Filipino movies and series, Philippine news and current affairs, Accessible on multiple devices

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium 7 Days | $2.29 | per 7 days |
| 7-DAY PREMIUM INTERNATIONAL | $2.29 | per 7 days |
| Premium 30 Days | $5.99 | per month |
| International Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Roaming | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good for Filipinos abroad
- 👍 High-definition quality (at least)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Constant lagging and buffering
- 👎 Unreliable live coverage
- 👎 App crashes during events
- 👎 Poor video quality
- 👎 Subscription issues (unwanted charges)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during finals
- App doesn't work most of the time
- Live coverage is cut
- Commentators' feedback is cut
- Cannot unsubscribe

**Requested features**

- Allow casting to smart TVs
- Add PBA and PVL content
- Improve live coverage quality
- Faster uploads of game replays
- Provide UHD/4K video quality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Philippines Live free?

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

### Is Cignal Play free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Philippines Live or Cignal Play?

Cignal Play is rated higher. Philippines Live averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Cignal Play averages 4.6 from 398 ratings.

### Do Philippines Live or Cignal Play have ads?

Neither Philippines Live nor Cignal Play shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Philippines Live or Cignal Play?

Philippines Live ships an update every 4 weeks, and Cignal Play every 5 weeks. Most recently, Philippines Live was updated on October 21, 2026 and Cignal Play on October 30, 2026.

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