Alyste vs Play+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Alyste
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Alyste is a comprehensive directory of content that showcases black businesses, movies, shows, podcasts, radio stations, organizations, creators and more. Yes, all in one place! News: Want information? Read articles from your favorite black publications Food: Hungry? Find black-owned restaurants near you Creators: Love discovering influencers? Easily browse black creators to inspire you and support Movies and Shows: Need something to watch? Find black-lead movies and shows that can be filtered by streaming service Podcasts: Ready to listen? Browse 100s of black-leading podcasts across multiple categories Radio Stations: Traveling to a new city? Simply open the app to find the stations you want Organizations: Want to support Black Causes and Charities? Easily browse and support organizations across a variety of categories Brands: We’ve all asked. “Anyone know any black-owned brands?” 25+ categories of black-owned businesses at your fingertips
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 ads: Alyste at none against Play+'s shown. Alyste also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Play+'s advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price and in-app purchases 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.
Alyste ships an update monthly, Play+ every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Alyste | Play+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 116 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Taylor Perry | Over The Top Networks Iberica, S.L. |
In-app purchases
Alyste
No in-app purchases
Play+
No in-app purchases
