# Netflix vs PLAY Games

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Netflix at 59% against PLAY Games's 0%. Netflix also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.8) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months). PLAY Games's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Netflix sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and PLAY Games sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Netflix holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Netflix has 7.5M ratings behind it against 18, 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 0% of PLAY Games's.

Netflix ships an update weekly, PLAY Games every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Netflix | PLAY Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (7.5M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netflix/id363590051/reviews)** | [2.8 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-games/id483342122/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.5M** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **58.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#16** | #59 |
| Size | 204 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +12 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Netflix, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/363590054) | [Editora Europa](https://appshunter.io/developer/409711566) |

## What reviewers say

### Netflix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netflix/id363590051)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Free · Entertainment, #17 Top Grossing · Entertainment, #92 Top Free, #106 Top Grossing (US App Store)

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

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Netflix | $19.99 | per month |
| Netflix 2 Screens - Unlimited Streaming | $19.99 | per month |
| Netflix Standard | $19.99 | per month |
| Netflix 4 Screens - Unlimited Streaming | $26.99 | per month |
| Netflix Premium | $26.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great selection of movies and TV shows
- 👍 Convenient offline viewing
- 💡 Customizable profiles for different users
- 🚀 Smooth streaming experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs in the app
- 🔋 High data usage and battery drain
- 🤔 Inconsistent rating system and content availability
- 😡 Removing popular shows and movies

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### PLAY Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-games/id483342122)

**Currently charting:** #59 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

This monthly publication offers the latest news, releases, reviews, tips, and curiosities in the gaming segment. It specializes in detailed walkthroughs and complete guides for popular PlayStation generation games. Download for free and purchase individual issues or subscribe directly.

**Highlights:** Latest gaming news and releases, In-depth game reviews, Tips and curiosities, PlayStation game walkthroughs, Digital magazine subscription, Access to past issues

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PlayStation - Revista Oficial Brasil | $2.49 | per month |
| PlayStation - Revista Oficial Brasil | $11.99 | per 6 months |
| PlayStation - Revista Oficial Brasil | $21.99 | per year |
| Revista PlayStation - 311 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Outubro 2013 of PlayStation - Revista Oficial Brasil | $2.99 | one-time |
| Agosto 2013 of PlayStation - Revista Oficial Brasil | $2.99 | one-time |
| Junho 2013 B of PlayStation - Revista Oficial Brasil | $2.99 | one-time |
| Junho 2013 of PlayStation - Revista Oficial Brasil | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dezembro 2013 of PlayStation - Revista Oficial Brasil | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fevereiro 2014 of PlayStation - Revista Oficial Brasil | $2.99 | one-time |
| Janeiro 2014 of PlayStation - Revista Oficial Brasil | $2.99 | one-time |
| Revista PlayStation - 301 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Revista PlayStation - 307 | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Netflix free?

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

### Is PLAY Games free?

PLAY Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Netflix or PLAY Games?

Netflix is rated higher. Netflix averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.5M ratings, while PLAY Games averages 2.8 from 18 ratings.

### Do Netflix or PLAY Games have ads?

Netflix shows ads; PLAY Games does not.

### Which is updated more often, Netflix or PLAY Games?

Netflix ships an update weekly, and PLAY Games every 6 months. Most recently, Netflix was updated on October 29, 2026 and PLAY Games on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Netflix or PLAY Games?

Netflix currently peaks at #16 in the App Store charts, and PLAY Games at #59. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*