Cignal Play vs NSTW
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cignal Play
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.
- 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
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Cignal Play is the home of live sports, news, and entertainment in the Philippines—bringing live games, breaking news, live TV channels, movies, series, and exclusive content together in one powerful streaming experience. Watch the biggest sports leagues live, stay informed with local and international news, and enjoy a wide selection of live TV channels, blockbuster movies, binge-worthy series, and on-demand entertainment from Cignal. It's your all-in-one streaming app that you can access wherever, whenever. KEY FEATURES: • LIVE & ON-DEMAND SPORTS THAT FILIPINOS LOVE – Stream live games, and sporting events from top local and international leagues such as PBA, UAAP, NCAA, PVL, NBA, FIBA, and more. • LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS – Stay up to date with breaking news, current affairs, and trusted coverage from leading local and global news networks. • LIVE TV CHANNELS – Access a wide range of live TV channels featuring news, movies, kids' shows, lifestyle, documentaries, and more. • ORIGINAL MICRODRAMAS - Discover short-form Filipino microdrama series, created for quick, on-the-go viewing. • MOVIES & SERIES ON DEMAND – Watch award-winning films, trending series, and exclusive content whenever you want. • ENHANCED SPORTS VIEWING EXPERIENCE – Enjoy extended pre-game and post-game coverage, interact with fellow fans as the games happen, and access exclusive sports shows and analysis. Download Cignal Play and enjoy the best of sports, news, and entertainment—all in one place. Terms of Use: https://cignalplay.com/terms-and-conditions Data Privacy: https://cignalplay.com/data-privacy
NSTW
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Welcome to the official mobile app for the DOST NSTW event! Join us in celebrating the National Science Week of the Philippines with this interactive app. Register, scan QR codes to submit your attendance, play quiz games, and stand a chance to win amazing prizes. Engage with fellow participants, explore exciting science exhibits, and unlock a world of knowledge. Download the app now and embark on an exciting scientific adventure! [:mav: 5.1.0]
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NSTW at none against Cignal Play's 6. NSTW also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Cignal Play sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.29 per 7 days. NSTW asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cignal Play ships an update every 5 weeks, NSTW every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cignal Play | NSTW |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (398 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 8.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 398 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 164 MB | 152 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Cignal TV, Inc. | Department of Science and Technology Region VI |
Bugs and requests
Cignal Play
Reported bugs
21 issues- App crashes during finals
- App doesn't work most of the time
- Live coverage is cut
- Commentators' feedback is cut
- Cannot unsubscribe
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- Replays are not available
- Cannot access subscribed events
- Stream is not up to par, lagging, and errors
- Cannot watch the game after paying
- Lagging, especially free games
- Late upload of PBA
- Buffering
- Charged after deleting subscription
- Livestreams suck and are down most of the time
- Subscription management issues
- Still getting charged after cancellation attempts
- Charged again after cancelling
- App not working when connected to HDMI
- No VOD of UAAP Season 86 games
- Still buffering
- No actual live streaming games for Filipinas football
Requested features
14 requests- Allow casting to smart TVs
- Add PBA and PVL content
- Improve live coverage quality
- Faster uploads of game replays
- Provide UHD/4K video quality
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- Make content available for overseas subscribers
- Fix payment issues
- Provide Gilas games content
- Offer VOD of UAAP Season 86 games
- Improve customer service
- Add 50th season PBA uploads
- Allow payment via GCash
- Make app available on Amazon Fire TV stick
- Simplify navigation to live watch
NSTW
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Cignal Play
- Premium 7 Days$2.297 Days
- 7-DAY PREMIUM INTERNATIONAL$2.297 Days
- Premium 30 Days$5.991 Month
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- International Plan7 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Premium$9.991 Month
- Monthly Roaming$5.99
NSTW
No in-app purchases
