# MCGI TV vs Cignal Play

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MCGI TV at 67% against Cignal Play's 9%. MCGI TV also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Cignal Play's advantage is ratings volume (397 vs 23). 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. MCGI TV asks for nothing beyond the download.

MCGI TV holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cignal Play has 397 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of MCGI TV's written reviews are positive against 9% of Cignal Play's.

MCGI TV ships an update every 2 months, Cignal Play every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MCGI TV | Cignal Play |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mcgi-tv/id1636324846/reviews)** | [4.6 (397 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cignal-play/id1673495447/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **397** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 8.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Members Church of God International, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1017045248) | [Cignal TV, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/675465914) |

## What reviewers say

### MCGI TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mcgi-tv/id1636324846)

Stream faith-based programs, including stories, songs, and charity news, on your iPhone or iPad. Engage in live chat with emoticons and adjust video quality to save data. Access exclusive content with your MCGI TV account.

**Highlights:** Stream faith-based programs, Live chat with emoticons, Adjustable video quality, Full screen and HD viewing, MCGI TV account login

**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 MCGI TV free?

MCGI TV 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, MCGI TV or Cignal Play?

MCGI TV is rated higher. MCGI TV averages 4.8 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Cignal Play averages 4.6 from 397 ratings.

### Do MCGI TV or Cignal Play have ads?

Neither MCGI TV nor Cignal Play shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MCGI TV or Cignal Play?

MCGI TV ships an update every 2 months, and Cignal Play every 5 weeks. Most recently, MCGI TV was updated on October 24, 2026 and Cignal Play on October 27, 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.*