# iWantTFC vs Metcha

The clearest difference is ads: Metcha at none against iWantTFC's shown. iWantTFC's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 5 weeks) and chart position (#90 vs unranked). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iWantTFC sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Metcha sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iWantTFC ships an update every 11 days, Metcha every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iWantTFC | Metcha |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iwanttfc/id549386004/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#90** | — |
| Size | 61 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ABS-CBN Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/491638371) | [Kang Kyu Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1765382994) |

## What reviewers say

### iWantTFC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iwanttfc/id549386004)

**Currently charting:** #90 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iWant Monthly Premium Plan | $12.99 | per month |
| iWantTFC Movie for Rent 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| iWantTFC Movie for Rent 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| iWantTFC Movie for Rent 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| iWantTFC Series for Rent 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| iWantTFC Pay Per Special 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| iWantTFC Pay Per Special 8 | $19.99 | one-time |
| iWantTFC Pay Per Special 29 | $19.99 | one-time |
| iWantTFC Pay Per Special 13 | $29.99 | one-time |
| iWantTFC Pay Per Special 27 | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Metcha

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metcha/id6757183195)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Ticket | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iWantTFC free?

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

### Is Metcha free?

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

### Do iWantTFC or Metcha have ads?

iWantTFC shows ads; Metcha does not.

### Which is updated more often, iWantTFC or Metcha?

iWantTFC ships an update every 11 days, and Metcha every 5 weeks. Most recently, iWantTFC was updated on November 1, 2026 and Metcha on October 31, 2026.

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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.*