# Playmania vs Famiplay

The clearest difference is rating: Famiplay at 4.4 against Playmania's 3.0. Famiplay also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 17 months) and ratings volume (18 vs 2). Playmania's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (67% vs 56%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Playmania sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months and Famiplay sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Famiplay holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Famiplay has 18 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Playmania's written reviews are positive against 56% of Famiplay's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Playmania ships an update every 17 months, Famiplay every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Playmania | Famiplay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playmania/id596687003/reviews) | **[4.4 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/famiplay/id1487297721/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **18** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 55.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 12 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Axel Springer España S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/437516065) | [Contenidos Familiares S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454422701) |

## What reviewers say

### Playmania

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playmania/id596687003)

This digital magazine offers comprehensive guides, buying advice, comparisons, and in-depth reviews for PlayStation 4, 3, Vita, and PSP games. It provides the latest news and spectacular previews for gamers.

**Highlights:** Buying guides, Consultation sections, Comparisons, Complete game guides, Rigorous reviews, Spectacular previews

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Playmania Suscripción | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Playmania Suscripción | $13.99 | per year |
| Guia Last of Us | $0.99 | one-time |
| 174 Playmania | $2.99 | one-time |
| 173 Playmania | $2.99 | one-time |
| 170 Playmania | $2.99 | one-time |
| 166 Playmania | $2.99 | one-time |
| 165 Playmania | $2.99 | one-time |
| 217 Playmania | $2.99 | one-time |
| Playmania  3 num. astrasados a elegir | $4.99 | one-time |


### Famiplay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/famiplay/id1487297721)

Discover a curated selection of films, documentaries, and animated series with family-friendly values. Enjoy educational content and entertainment anytime, anywhere, with a focus on positive messaging for all ages.

**Highlights:** Curated film selection with values, Documentaries on current events and history, Educational content for children, Animated series for all ages, New releases added regularly, Available on multiple devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Película + Cinefórum Nefarious | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Playmania free?

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

### Is Famiplay free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Playmania or Famiplay?

Famiplay is rated higher. Playmania averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Famiplay averages 4.4 from 18 ratings.

### Do Playmania or Famiplay have ads?

Neither Playmania nor Famiplay shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Playmania or Famiplay?

Playmania ships an update every 17 months, and Famiplay every 2 months. Most recently, Playmania was updated on September 21, 2026 and Famiplay on August 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.*