TVNZ+ vs weRate.
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TVNZ+
Stream a vast library of movies, TV shows, news, and live sports. Enjoy local and international content, with options for exclusive event passes. Watch on your preferred device with personalized profiles.
- Extensive movie library
- Live sports coverage
- Local and international news
- Live TV channel streaming
- Exclusive event passes
- Personalized user profiles
- Cross-device compatibility
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It's all here. TVNZ+ has more movies, shows, news and sport than you can shake a remote at. So... what are we watching? There’s something to binge on, something to cringe at, and even some things that’ll make you double-check the deadbolts before bed. Made in NZ and from around the globe. MOVIES GALORE. Hundreds of movies waiting for you for whatever mood you're in. Comedy, Drama, Romance - we’ve got it all. SPORT, SPORT, SPORT. Catch all the action with the biggest sports and biggest stars on the planet. NEWS. We bring you the latest local and international news and current affairs. TVNZ 1, 2 and DUKE. Watch these channels live and free with TVNZ+. Too easy. TVNZ+ EVENT PASS. Unlock exclusive content with a TVNZ event pass. EXPRESS FROM THE WORLD. Bye bye spoilers. Yep, we’ve got shows the same time as the rest of the world. WATCH HOW IT SUITS YOU. Use your mobile, tablet, Chromecast or smart TV. Your call. PERSONALISED PROFILES. Everyone else in the flat or whānau can set up their own profile – happy families all round. For more info about TVNZ+, visit tvnz.co.nz
weRate.
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You have never seen a movie-rating app like weRate before! 3D immersive environment; hundreds of movies in one screen helps you see progress easily; create groups with friends and quickly see what they have seen which you haven't! Live chat function. Add anyone to a group - even if you don't know them - so you can track critics' or movie stars' ratings as well!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: weRate. at none against TVNZ+'s shown. TVNZ+'s advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and device support (4 vs 1). On price 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TVNZ+ ships an update fortnightly, weRate. every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TVNZ+ | weRate. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (51 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 5.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 51 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 111 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Television New Zealand Ltd | Temogo Ltd |
Bugs and requests
TVNZ+
Reported bugs
5 issues- App freezes or gets stuck on black screen
- Loses playback position when app is closed
- Ads repeatedly play even after content has resumed
- Casting issues cause loss of controls and playback
- Subtitles cannot be turned off
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to skip ads
- Option to turn off subtitles
- Improved resume/continue watching functionality
- Better Chromecast/casting support
- Ability to pay for ad-free experience
weRate.
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
TVNZ+
No in-app purchases
weRate.
No in-app purchases
