Comparison

Netflix vs CATCHPLAY+

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Netflix

Stream award-winning series, movies, documentaries, and stand-up specials from around the world. Get personalized recommendations and enjoy a safe kids' experience. Watch on your device while traveling or taking a break.

Highlights
  • Award-winning series, movies, documentaries
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Kids' safe watching experience
  • Stream on any device
  • New titles added regularly
  • Notifications for new releases
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Looking for the most talked about TV shows and movies from around the world? They're all on Netflix. Discover award-winning series, movies, live events, podcasts, and games on the go - all in the mobile app. Now, you'll never miss a moment from the world of Netflix while you travel, commute, or just take a break. What you'll love about Netflix: - Smooth navigation with bottom shortcuts to quickly browse or jump back into your favorites. - A new way to discover what's next, including an upcoming clips feed. - A full world of entertainment in one place - series, movies, live events, games, and podcasts. - Keep track of everything you love, from your favorite moments to 'My List', in the 'My Netflix' tab. - Personalized recommendations based on your ratings. Instant notifications for new releases, episodes, and live events. Netflix membership is a month-to-month subscription that begins at sign-up. You can easily cancel anytime, online, 24 hours a day. There are no long-term contracts or cancellation fees. We just want you to love what you watch. Please note that the App Privacy information applies to information collected through the Netflix iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS apps. See the Netflix Privacy Statement (link below) to learn more about information we collect in other contexts, including account registration. Privacy policy: www.netflix.com/privacy Terms of use: www.netflix.com/terms Phone Number: +18667160414 Email: iosappstore@netflix.com

About

CATCHPLAY+

Access a vast library of movies and series, from blockbusters to hidden gems. Get personalized recommendations, behind-the-scenes content, and enjoy a seamless viewing experience across multiple devices.

Highlights
  • Weekly updated movie and series library
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Behind-the-scenes content
  • Cross-device viewing history sync
  • Stream on 2 devices concurrently
  • IMDb ratings and genre filters
Features
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CATCHPLAY+: Your Ultimate Entertainment Destination Enjoy blockbuster movies, hit international series, and trending entertainment — now with all-new Vertical Short Dramas, exclusively on CATCHPLAY+! We bring together every way you love to watch into one complete entertainment platform, delivering seamless streaming anytime, anywhere. 【Premium Entertainment, All in One】 Explore a vast library of global blockbuster movies, hit series, anime, and curated entertainment content — from trending hits to timeless classics, all in one place. 【NEW: Vertical Short Dramas】 Experience immersive 9:16 storytelling designed specifically for mobile viewing! - Premium Quality: Discover premium Korean-style short dramas, Taiwan-Korea co-productions, and trending bite-sized stories made to keep you hooked. - Fits Your Lifestyle: Lighter than traditional series, more premium than typical short dramas. Perfect for commuting, short breaks, or late-night binge sessions. 【Watch Free with Lite Section】 Register for free and start streaming selected movies, hit dramas, anime, and more in our Free Section (Lite), updated every single week! 【Premium Content, Updated Weekly】 Enjoy thousands of licensed movies and hit series, from the latest blockbuster releases to critically acclaimed favorites, with fresh content added regularly. 【Seamless Cross-Device & Flexible Access】 - Stream Smoothly: Watch across mobile, tablet, desktop, and TV. Continue watching anytime across devices without interruption. - Multi-Device Freedom: Log in on up to 5 devices and stream simultaneously on 2 devices, giving you more freedom to watch anytime, anywhere. 【Smarter Recommendations】 Discover content tailored to your tastes with personalized recommendations, curated editor picks, IMDb ratings, and 400+ categories to explore. Never waste time searching for what to watch again! About CATCHPLAY+ CATCHPLAY+ is a premium streaming platform by CATCHPLAY Group, available across Indonesia, Taiwan and Singapore since 2016 — delivering top-tier entertainment experiences across Asia. If you enjoy CATCHPLAY+, don’t forget to leave us a 5-star review! • Terms of Use: https://www.catchplay.com/id-en/info/legal-agreement • Privacy Policy: https://www.catchplay.com/id-en/info/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Netflix4 screens
CATCHPLAY+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: CATCHPLAY+ at free with in-app purchases against Netflix's subscription. CATCHPLAY+ also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Netflix's advantage is review sentiment (59% vs 30%) and ratings volume (7.3M vs 114). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Netflix sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and CATCHPLAY+ sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Netflix holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Netflix has 7.3M ratings behind it against 114, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Netflix's written reviews are positive against 30% of CATCHPLAY+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Netflix ships an update weekly, CATCHPLAY+ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Netflix versus CATCHPLAY+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetflixCATCHPLAY+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7.3M ratings) — better4.4 (114 ratings)
Positive reviews58.7% of reviews — better30.4% of reviews
Number of ratings7.3M — better114
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#14 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size196 MB256 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperNetflix, Inc.CatchPlay, Inc.

Customer experience

Netflix

All ratings7,345,729 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews16,236 reviews
Positive58.7%
Neutral8.6%
Negative32.7%

CATCHPLAY+

All ratings114 ratings
Positive86.0%
Neutral1.8%
Negative12.3%
Written reviews125 reviews
Positive30.4%
Neutral7.2%
Negative62.4%

Bugs and requests

Netflix

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Offline downloads not working as expected
  • Profile switching issues
  • Playback controls not functioning properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add a teen-friendly section
  • Allow removing items from 'Continue Watching'
  • Improve content management and availability
  • Provide better account management options

CATCHPLAY+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Netflix

Subscriptions5
  • Netflix$19.991 Month
  • Netflix 2 Screens - Unlimited Streaming3 variants$19.991 Month
  • Netflix Standard$19.991 Month
Show 2 more
  • Netflix 4 Screens - Unlimited Streaming2 variants$26.991 Month
  • Netflix Premium$26.991 Month
21 purchases

CATCHPLAY+

Subscriptions14
  • MOVIE LOVERS Basic Monthly$3.991 Month
  • 4 SINGLE RENTALS$4.991 Month
  • CP+ Unlimited$6.491 Month
Show 11 more
  • MOVIE LOVER Basic Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Personal Plan$7.991 Month
  • Personal Plan 12M Special1 Year trial$7.991 Month
  • Personal Plan 12 Months1 Year trial$7.991 Month
  • Personal Plan 3 Months3 Months trial$7.991 Month
  • Personal Plan 3 Months Special3 Months trial$7.991 Month
  • UNLIMITED COMBO$8.991 Month
  • Group Plan Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Group Plan 3 Months Special3 Months trial$9.991 Month
  • MOVIE LOVERS BASIC 12 MONTHS$11.991 Year
  • MOVIE LOVERS PROMOTION$12.991 Year
One-time7
  • Single Rental$0.99
  • Single Rental2 variants$1.99
  • Single Rental2 variants$2.99
Show 4 more
  • Single Rental$3.99
  • Single Rental$4.99
  • 4 SINGLE RENTALS$4.99
  • Single Rental$11.99

Questions

Is Netflix free?
Netflix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CATCHPLAY+ free?
CATCHPLAY+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Netflix or CATCHPLAY+?
Netflix is rated higher. Netflix averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.3M ratings, while CATCHPLAY+ averages 4.4 from 114 ratings.
Do Netflix or CATCHPLAY+ have ads?
Both Netflix and CATCHPLAY+ show ads.
Which is updated more often, Netflix or CATCHPLAY+?
Netflix ships an update weekly, and CATCHPLAY+ fortnightly. Most recently, Netflix was updated on September 28, 2026 and CATCHPLAY+ on September 18, 2026.

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