Comparison

The Chosen vs Play2000

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

Head to head
About

The Chosen

Experience a sweeping drama about the life of Jesus, seen through the eyes of those who knew Him best. Set in first-century Israel, it offers an intimate, authentic look at His ministry and miracles. Enjoy ad-free streaming with global language support and exclusive bonus content.

Highlights
  • Ad-free streaming
  • Global language support (197 languages)
  • App-exclusive bonus content
  • Cross-device viewing
  • Offline viewing
  • Scripture references via YouVersion
Features
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Come and see the series that’s reached millions around the world. A sweeping multi-season drama about the life of Jesus, seen through the eyes of those who knew Him best. Set in first-century Israel under Roman rule, The Chosen offers an intimate, authentic look at His ministry, miracles, and the people forever changed by His presence. Watch all seasons now. 100% ad-free, with zero interruptions. Stream on your iPhone, iPad, or cast to your TV. No account required. What you’ll love about the app: - Easy sign-in with Apple, Google, Facebook, or your email address - Global language support — Enjoy the app in 197 languages, with the show translated in 175, all designed to keep language and content perfectly in sync - Choose your subtitle or audio language easily, right from the player - App-Exclusive bonus content — Aftershows, Bible Roundtables, behind-the-scenes extras, and more - Cross-device viewing — pick up right where you left off, on any device - Accessibility-forward design — cross-platform screen reader support, better contrast, and intuitive navigation - Scripture References — Read the key passages that inspired your favorite scenes, powered by the YouVersion Bible App - In-app messages tailored to you — announcements, event invites, and donation moments that feel timely and helpful - Offline viewing lets you download episodes and watch anytime — no connection required - Powerful search to quickly find episodes, characters, or topics - 100% ad-free — stream with zero interruptions No subscriptions. No paywalls. Just the story — brought to life, beautifully. Brought to you by Come and See.

About

Play2000

This streaming platform offers live broadcasts, on-demand videos, and podcasts from connected broadcasters. It aims to enrich user experiences with quality content, providing information, entertainment, and reflection. Users can save favorite content to a personalized list.

Highlights
  • Live streaming
  • Video on demand library
  • Podcast access
  • Personalized 'My List' feature
  • Content search functionality
  • Community-focused platform
Features
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Play2000, l’App di Tv2000 e inBlu2000, è una piattaforma streaming che approfondisce e intrattiene con dirette, video on demand e podcast, connessa con una emittente che ha un forte senso di comunità. Scaricare Play2000 significa entrare in un progetto che, partendo dal contenuto di qualità, coinvolge l’utente e lo accompagna nel corso delle sue giornate. È una App sincera e trasparente, che punta ad arricchire il bagaglio di esperienze di chi ne fruisce. Play2000 fornisce informazione, intrattenimento, approfondimenti e spunti di riflessione. I contenuti in tempo reale sono la naturale estensione della programmazione quotidiana di Tv2000 e inBlu2000. La libreria dei video on demand rende gestibili, fruibili e facilmente recuperabili (attraverso una semplice funzione di ricerca) i contenuti trasmessi dalle due emittenti. Le operazioni di registrazione a Play2000, che è gratuita, sono semplici, agili e intuitive. Si possono inserire contenuti preferiti all’interno della sezione “La mia lista”, vero e proprio scrigno personalizzato con tutto ciò che l’utente ritiene di suo gradimento. Play2000 è fedele e innovativa, declina la tradizione attraverso nuove forme di comunicazione, costruisce un ponte tra generazioni. Play2000 vuole essere presente nei diversi momenti della giornata degli utenti. Una guida, in ogni luogo.

Screenshots

The Chosen4 screens
Play20004 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Play2000 at none against The Chosen's shown. Play2000 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). The Chosen's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 2) and chart position (#206 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Play2000 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Chosen has 12K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Chosen ships an update every 9 days, Play2000 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
The Chosen versus Play2000: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe ChosenPlay2000
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (12K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings12K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#206 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB32 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperCome and See Foundation, Increteblu spa

Customer experience

The Chosen

All ratings11,359 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews673 reviews
Positive69.1%
Neutral9.2%
Negative21.7%

Play2000

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

The Chosen

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes when trying to watch certain episodes
  • Video playback issues like freezing, skipping, and restarting
  • Login credentials not being remembered
  • Compatibility problems on older devices and TVs
  • Excessive data usage when streaming

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add download/offline viewing option
  • Improve navigation and episode selection
  • Add support for landscape mode on tablets
  • Implement resume playback feature
  • Enhance casting and TV integration

Play2000

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

The Chosen

No in-app purchases

None

Play2000

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Chosen free?
The Chosen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Play2000 free?
Play2000 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Chosen or Play2000?
Play2000 is rated higher. The Chosen averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Play2000 averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do The Chosen or Play2000 have ads?
The Chosen shows ads; Play2000 does not.
Which is updated more often, The Chosen or Play2000?
The Chosen ships an update every 9 days, and Play2000 every 3 weeks. Most recently, The Chosen was updated on November 8, 2026 and Play2000 on November 3, 2026.

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