# Cignal Play vs TJSmartApp

The clearest difference is rating: Cignal Play at 4.6 against TJSmartApp's 2.0. Cignal Play also leads on ratings volume (398 vs 22) and device support (4 vs 2). TJSmartApp's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Cignal Play holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cignal Play has 398 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of Cignal Play's written reviews are positive against 5% of TJSmartApp's.

Cignal Play ships an update every 5 weeks, TJSmartApp every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cignal Play | TJSmartApp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (398 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cignal-play/id1673495447/reviews)** | [2.0 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tjsmartapp/id6445881488/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **398** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | **8.6% of reviews** | 5.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 164 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cignal TV, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/675465914) | [TJ MEDIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1161990754) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### TJSmartApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tjsmartapp/id6445881488)

Enhance your karaoke sessions with this app, offering song updates, a comprehensive songbook, and personalized song lists. Record your performances, display custom messages on screen, and control your karaoke machine remotely for a more convenient and enjoyable experience.

**Highlights:** Song updates, Comprehensive songbook, Categorized song lists, Favorite songs management, Voice and video recording, Custom message display, Remote karaoke control

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 App is working as it should (Exculibur)
- ⭐ Happy new year 2025 (Patrick Jan)
- ⭐ Finally set up and working (PokerSel)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Failing updates
- 🐛 GUI interface looks stretched
- 🐛 Cannot connect using iPhone
- 🐛 Cannot connect
- 🐛 App is garbage, loses connection

**Reported bugs**

- Update downloads fail
- GUI interface looks stretched on iOS 26.1
- Cannot connect using iPhone
- Cannot connect
- Loses connection and saved song list

**Requested features**

- Support for Grand Videoke Symphony 3+
- Fix GUI interface stretching on iOS 26.1
- Fix Home Screen display on latest iPhone
- Fix buy tab for new songs
- Improve purchasing options for song updates outside the Philippines


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cignal Play free?

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

### Is TJSmartApp free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cignal Play or TJSmartApp?

Cignal Play is rated higher. Cignal Play averages 4.6 out of 5 from 398 ratings, while TJSmartApp averages 2.0 from 22 ratings.

### Do Cignal Play or TJSmartApp have ads?

Neither Cignal Play nor TJSmartApp shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cignal Play or TJSmartApp?

Cignal Play ships an update every 5 weeks, and TJSmartApp every 2 months. Most recently, Cignal Play was updated on October 30, 2026 and TJSmartApp on October 24, 2026.

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