# Play vs Collectoon

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Play at none against Collectoon's 9. Play also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Collectoon sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Play asks for nothing beyond the download.

Play ships an update every 6 weeks, Collectoon every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Play | Collectoon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Size | 38 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Giorgio Bucco](https://appshunter.io/developer/1057221185) | [Vincenzo Pipitone](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835236714) |

## What reviewers say

### Play

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-systemeu/id6445919245)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Collectoon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collectoon/id6751457267)

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Collectoon Plus | $3.99 | per month |
| Collectoon Pro | $11.99 | per month |
| Start Pack (120 CT) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Smapll Pack (650CT) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack (1400 CT) | $8.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack (3000 CT) | $17.99 | one-time |
| XL Pack (8000 CT) | $44.99 | one-time |
| Elite Pack (18.000 CT) | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Play free?

Play is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Collectoon free?

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

### Do Play or Collectoon have ads?

Neither Play nor Collectoon shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Play or Collectoon?

Play ships an update every 6 weeks, and Collectoon every 4 weeks. Most recently, Play was updated on October 12, 2026 and Collectoon on October 24, 2026.

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