Comparison

iWantTFC vs Zee 5

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

Zee 5

Stream thousands of South Asian movies, web series, and TV shows in your preferred language. Enjoy live cricket, download content for offline viewing, and discover personalized recommendations. Experience high-quality streaming with options for dubbed and multilingual content.

Highlights
  • 4000+ movies and 500+ originals
  • Content dubbed in 8 languages
  • 12 display and 21 content languages
  • Offline downloads
  • Live TV guide
  • Personalized recommendations
  • 4K video streaming
Features
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Home To India's Boldest Stories Where original voices, iconic franchises, blockbuster entertainment and unforgettable characters come together across languages, genres, and formats. And now, get ready to experience an all-new Zee 5. Faster, smarter, AI-powered, and built to help you discover more of what you love. Here's what's waiting for you: Series That Get Everyone Talking: Bold, contemporary storytelling across genres, with fresh titles premiering regularly. Dive into acclaimed Series like Gyaarah Gyaarah, Rangbaaz, Brown, Murshid, Sattamum Neethiyum, Ayana Mane, Abar Proloy and many more. A Vast Library Of Movies & Series: From the latest blockbusters to timeless classics and critically-acclaimed series, discover world-class entertainment on demand. Watch titles such as Bandar, Ghamasaan, Jana Nayagan, Sam Bahadur, Mrs., RRR, Tehran, Hanu-Man, Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai and more. Live Sports & Unmissable Action: Experience the thrill of live sports with FIFA competitions, Bundesliga, Serie A, cricket, and other marquee sporting events, streamed live and on demand in India. Your Favourite TV Shows & Live Channels: Stay connected to the stories you love with popular Zee Network channels and catch-up content. Enjoy shows like Tumm Se Tumm Tak, Ganga Mai Ki Betiyan, Karthigai Deepam, Sanai Chaughade, Karna and more. Free Entertainment For All: Explore a rich collection of free movies, series, Korean and Chinese dramas, Reality TV, dubbed international hits, and much more. Premium Hollywood Blockbusters: Dive into critically-acclaimed cinema and top-tier titles like Normal, The Wizard Of Kremlin, Cold Storage, and more. A Dedicated Kids Zone: Safe, engaging and entertaining content tailored for younger viewers, featuring favourites such as Chhota Bheem, Shivlok ke Kundakka Mandakka, Inspector Chingum, Boonie Bears, and more. Entertainment In Your Language: Discover content across Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Bengali, Marathi, Kannada, English and more, curated for your viewing experience. Look Out For: ● Personalised Recommendations: Discover content tailored to your tastes, habits, and viewing preferences. ● Download & Watch Offline: Whether you're travelling or simply offline, download your favourites and take your entertainment with you, anywhere. ● A Faster, Smoother Zee 5 Experience: Search less, watch more with redesigned navigation, faster playback, and AI-powered discovery. ● Profiles For The Entire Family: Create individual profiles, receive personalised recommendations, and keep everyone's watchlists and viewing history separate. Disclaimer: The availability of some content may differ based on content rights as per individual countries or regions. Please refer to the terms and conditions for details: https://www.zee5.com/termsofuse For details on the privacy policy, please visit https://www.zee5.com/privacypolicy

Screenshots

iWantTFC4 screens
Zee 54 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Zee 5 at 4.6 against iWantTFC's 3.9. Zee 5 also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (24K vs 1.3K). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Zee 5 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

Zee 5 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zee 5 has 24K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 20% of iWantTFC's written reviews are positive against 15% of Zee 5's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iWantTFC ships an update every 2 weeks, Zee 5 every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
iWantTFC versus Zee 5: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriWantTFCZee 5
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (1.3K ratings)4.6 (24K ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.1% of reviews — better14.9% of reviews
Number of ratings1.3K24K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#86 — better#93
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB209 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperABS-CBN CorpZ5X Global FZ-LLC

Customer experience

iWantTFC

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

Zee 5

All ratings24,212 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral3.0%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews1,103 reviews
Positive14.9%
Neutral6.9%
Negative78.2%

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

Zee 5

From 24K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent streaming quality
  • 👍 Great content selection
  • 💡 Affordable subscription
  • 🎨 Visually appealing app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find content
  • ⏱️ Slow loading times
  • 📺 Casting and TV integration issues
  • 🔒 Problematic subscription management

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

Zee 5

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes during playback
  • Subscription not recognized or renewed properly
  • Inability to cancel subscription
  • Incorrect content availability based on region

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improve search and browsing functionality
  • Add resume playback feature
  • Provide better language support and subtitles
  • Enhance Chromecast and smart TV compatibility

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
21 purchases

Zee 5

Subscriptions21
  • ZEE5-Epicon-Monthly$3.991 Month
  • ZEE5-Simply South-Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Month - 1 Year$5.991 Year
Show 18 more
  • ZEE5 Chaupal Monthly$5.991 Month
  • HD Monthly2 variants$5.991 Month
  • Premium Pack - Special Offer$7.991 Year
  • Zee5 Telugu Monthly Premium$10.991 Month
  • Zee5 Hindi Monthly Premium$10.991 Month
  • 4K Monthly$17.991 Month
  • Quarterly - All Access$20.993 Months
  • 40% Off - All Access Annual$49.991 Year
  • Annual Pack$59.991 Year
  • 4K Annual$65.991 Year
  • Premium 4K (Discontinued)$69.991 Month
  • Monthly Plan (Discontinued)$99.991 Month
  • 4K Monthly (Discontinued)$100.991 Month
  • All Access Plan (Discontinued)$109.991 Month
  • Monthly Plan (Discontinued)$109.991 Month
  • 4K Annual$124.991 Year
  • 40% Off (Discontinued)$499.991 Year
  • All Access HD Plan$599.001 Year

Questions

Is iWantTFC free?
iWantTFC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zee 5 free?
Zee 5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iWantTFC or Zee 5?
Zee 5 is rated higher. iWantTFC averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Zee 5 averages 4.6 from 24K ratings.
Do iWantTFC or Zee 5 have ads?
Both iWantTFC and Zee 5 show ads.
Which is updated more often, iWantTFC or Zee 5?
iWantTFC ships an update every 2 weeks, and Zee 5 every 4 days. Most recently, iWantTFC was updated on September 24, 2026 and Zee 5 on September 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, iWantTFC or Zee 5?
iWantTFC currently peaks at #86 in the App Store charts, and Zee 5 at #93. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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