# The Chosen vs Play2000

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 (#205 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Chosen | Play2000 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-chosen/id6443956656/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play2000/id6448514268/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 69.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#205** | — |
| Size | 68 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Come and See Foundation, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650989686) | [reteblu spa](https://appshunter.io/developer/675514920) |

## What reviewers say

### The Chosen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-chosen/id6443956656)

**Currently charting:** #205 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Inspiring and life-changing content
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🎥 High-quality production
- 💡 Valuable behind-the-scenes content
- 🙌 Brings the Bible to life

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find content
- 💾 No offline viewing/download option
- 🔍 Confusing login process
- 📺 Casting and TV integration issues

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play2000/id6448514268)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*