Comparison

iWantTFC vs Apple TV

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

Head to head
About

iWantTFC

Stream a vast collection of Filipino movies, teleseryes, original series, and live TV channels. Enjoy exclusive content and classic titles on a user-friendly platform accessible globally across various devices.

Highlights
  • 1,000+ Filipino movies and series
  • Exclusive iWant Originals
  • Live TV and GMA shows
  • Cross-device streaming (mobile, tablet, web, Smart TV)
  • English subtitles on select titles
  • Ad-free viewing with subscription
Features
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iWant – Home of Filipino Feels iWant is the premier streaming app for all Filipinos and Filipinas—whether you’re in the Philippines or anywhere in the world. Enjoy the biggest collection of Tagalog movies, Pinoy teleseryes, original series, and live TV channels, all in one easy-to-use platform. What You Can Watch: • 1,000+ titles including classic and current Filipino movies, teleseryes, and full series • Exclusive iWant Originals – fresh, original content made for Filipinos • Live TV and GMA shows – Access live channels and top-rated programs (availability varies by country and plan) Stream Across All Devices • Mobile, tablet, web, and Smart TVs – Seamless experience on Mobile phones and official TV apps • Native TV App Support – Available on Apple TV, Fire TV, Roku, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, and more • Subtitles in English and other languages – On select titles to reach global viewers • Quick start – Launch the app and start watching instantly • Smooth playback – High-quality streaming with minimal buffering Made for Filipinos Everywhere Whether you’re watching from Metro Manila, Cebu, Davao, or overseas in the U.S., Canada, Middle East, Europe, or Asia-Pacific, iWant brings Filipino stories, culture, and entertainment straight to your screen. Why Choose iWant: • Most comprehensive Filipino content platform • Regularly updated with new episodes and trending titles • Trusted by millions of Filipinos worldwide • Compatible with all major Mobile and Smart TV devices • Ad-free viewing with subscription – safe, secure, and legal Some content and features may require a subscription. Availability varies by country. Terms of Use: https://www.iwanttfc.com/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.iwanttfc.com/privacy-policy Have questions or feedback? Email us at support@iwanttfc.com or visit the Help Center. Compatibility requires iOS 15.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone and iPad.

About

Apple TV

This app is a central hub for exclusive original series, movies, and live sports like Formula 1 and MLB. It also aggregates content from your favorite streaming services, allowing you to buy or rent titles and discover new shows.

Highlights
  • Exclusive Apple Originals
  • Live Formula 1 & MLB
  • Buy or rent movies
  • Aggregate streaming services
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Continue Watching feature
Features
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Apple TV is the home of exclusive Apple Original shows and movies, Formula 1®, MLS, Friday Night Baseball, thousands of movies to buy or rent, and all the best programming from your favorite streaming services — all in one place. With an Apple TV subscription: • Stream thousands of hours of Apple Originals—thrilling dramas, epic sci-fi, and feel-good comedies, all with no ads—including Ted Lasso, Severance, The Morning Show, Silo, Shrinking, Slow Horses, and F1 The Movie. • Enjoy new releases weekly, with no ads. • Watch every Formula 1 Grand Prix™ live—with all-access coverage for every practice, qualifying, Sprint, and race. • Watch Friday Night Baseball, with live MLB matchups every Friday of the regular season. • Watch every Major League Soccer match live throughout the regular season, the entire playoffs, and Leagues Cup, all with no blackouts. Discover more to watch: • Buy or rent newly released movies, and browse the Apple TV Store with over 100,000 movies and shows—including the largest selection of 4K HDR titles. • Add Apple TV Channels subscriptions and stream seamlessly in the Apple TV app — no additional apps, accounts, or passwords needed. • Connect over 100 video streaming apps to access all your favorite shows and movies in one place. Apple TV app makes all your TV watching easier: • Get personalized recommendations across everything you watch. • With Continue Watching, pick up where you left off across all your subscriptions and devices. • Add to Watchlist to keep track of what you want to watch later. • Browse sports to see live and upcoming matchups, and choose your favorite teams to automatically add games to Continue Watching and receive notifications for close games and more. • Easily find all of your purchased movies and shows in the Library. • Enjoy the best picture and sound quality in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos when available. • Stream over a Wi-Fi or cellular connection, or download to watch offline. • Find the Apple TV app on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac, as well as smart TVs and streaming devices. Requirements: • iOS devices using iOS 12.3 or later • Some features require internet access over a Wi-Fi or cellular data connection • HDR video playback may not be available for all content or on all devices Apple TV subscription does not include third party-branded subscription services or content available for rental or purchase in the Apple TV app. In select regions, an Apple TV subscription may only be available as part of an iCloud+ subscription. If you subscribe to any Apple TV channels, payment will be charged to your Apple Account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless they are canceled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Simultaneous streams may be limited on a per-subscription basis. The availability of Apple TV features, channels, and related content may vary depending on the country or region from which you attempt to access them. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your Settings on the Apple TV app after purchase. See https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/en-ww for the Privacy Policy. Apple TV app Terms and Conditions can be found at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/us/terms.html

Screenshots

iWantTFC4 screens
Apple TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Apple TV at 4.8 against iWantTFC's 3.9. Apple TV also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 15) and ratings volume (1.9M vs 1.3K). iWantTFC's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and chart position (#86 vs unranked). On price, ads, monetization model 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. iWantTFC sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Apple TV asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Apple TV holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Apple TV has 1.9M ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of iWantTFC's written reviews are positive against 43% of Apple TV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iWantTFC ships an update every 2 weeks, Apple TV every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
iWantTFC versus Apple TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriWantTFCApple TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (1.3K ratings)4.8 (1.9M ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.1% of reviews43.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.3K1.9M — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#86 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro
Requires iOS15.010.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB8 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperABS-CBN CorpApple

Customer experience

iWantTFC

All ratings1,298 ratings
Positive69.9%
Neutral8.9%
Negative21.3%
Written reviews1,127 reviews
Positive20.1%
Neutral11.2%
Negative68.8%

Apple TV

All ratings1,859,783 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.2%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews5,527 reviews
Positive43.2%
Neutral8.8%
Negative48.0%

User reviews

iWantTFC

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and high-quality video
  • 💡 Convenient way to watch Filipino shows
  • 👍 Variety of content

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent bugs, crashes, and glitches
  • 🤯 Confusing and unintuitive user interface
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find content
  • 💰 Expensive subscription for limited features
  • 🔌 Casting and connectivity issues

Apple TV

From 1.9M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Decent quality viewing experience
  • 👍 Impressive 4K and audio quality
  • 🤩 Fantastic original content

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
  • 🤯 Confusing and unintuitive interface
  • 💰 Misleading pricing and pay-to-watch content
  • 🤔 Lack of user-friendly features
  • 😡 Terrible customer support

Bugs and requests

iWantTFC

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent login issues and account problems
  • Videos not playing or freezing during playback
  • Inconsistent performance across devices
  • Outdated content and lack of updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add skip intro/forward/rewind buttons
  • Improve episode tracking and resume playback
  • Provide more English subtitles
  • Develop dedicated apps for Apple TV, Roku, etc.
  • Enhance search and browsing functionality

Apple TV

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Playback issues and random freezes
  • Incorrect episode/content display
  • Syncing problems across devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to save/bookmark content for later
  • Improved content organization and navigation
  • Sync playback progress across devices
  • Chromecast/casting support
  • User profiles and personalized recommendations

In-app purchases

15 purchases

iWantTFC

Subscriptions1
  • iWant Monthly Premium Plan$12.991 Month
One-time14
  • iWantTFC Movie for Rent 1$2.99
  • iWantTFC Movie for Rent 2$3.99
  • iWantTFC Movie for Rent 3$4.99
Show 11 more
  • iWantTFC Series for Rent 1$4.99
  • iWantTFC Pay Per Special 1$5.99
  • iWantTFC Bundle for Rent 1$5.99
  • iWantTFC Movie for Rent 4$5.99
  • iWantTFC Pay Per Special 3$9.99
  • iWantTFC Pay Per Special 4$11.99
  • iWantTFC Pay Per Special 8$19.99
  • iWantTFC Pay Per Special 29$19.99
  • iWantTFC Pay Per Special 13$29.99
  • iWantTFC Pay Per Special 27$29.99
  • iWantTFC Pay Per Special 28$49.99
None

Apple TV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iWantTFC free?
iWantTFC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Apple TV free?
Apple TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iWantTFC or Apple TV?
Apple TV is rated higher. iWantTFC averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Apple TV averages 4.8 from 1.9M ratings.
Do iWantTFC or Apple TV have ads?
Both iWantTFC and Apple TV show ads.
Which is updated more often, iWantTFC or Apple TV?
iWantTFC ships an update every 2 weeks, and Apple TV every 2 months. Most recently, iWantTFC was updated on September 24, 2026 and Apple TV on September 25, 2026.

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