# Simpleplus vs Pley

The clearest difference is ads: Simpleplus at none against Pley's shown. Simpleplus also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 92) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Pley's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Pley holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simpleplus has 1.2K ratings behind it against 92, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Simpleplus ships an update every 6 months, Pley every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simpleplus | Pley |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpleplus/id6446922417/reviews) | **[4.8 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pley/id6747208919/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 92 |
| Positive reviews | 28.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 42 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SimpleTV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679703520) | [Corporacion Vnet C.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820280792) |

## What reviewers say

### Simpleplus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpleplus/id6446922417)

Stream your favorite channels, exclusive content, and original productions on demand. Enjoy full control over live TV, create personalized profiles, and access premium packages from various providers all in one place.

**Highlights:** Live TV control (pause, rewind, fast-forward), Up to 5 personalized profiles, Background playback, Interactive live programming guide, On-demand content library, Exclusive original series and documentaries, Integrated premium packages (Paramount+, HBO, etc.)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and fast to use
- ✨ High video quality
- 📱 Works on iPhone
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 📺 Good channel selection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently crashes
- 🐛 App freezes often
- 🐛 App is slow
- 🐛 Does not work on Smart TVs (LG, Samsung)
- 🐛 Cannot record content

**Reported bugs**

- App does not open
- App crashes frequently
- App freezes
- App is slow
- App does not work on Smart TVs (LG, Samsung)

**Requested features**

- Add app for Apple TV
- Add app for Samsung non-Android TVs
- Enable Chromecast casting
- Allow screen sharing without keeping phone screen on
- Improve app for tablets to support orientation changes


### Pley

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pley/id6747208919)

This app serves as a unified entertainment hub, offering live TV channels and a vast library of on-demand movies and series. It integrates your favorite streaming services for a seamless viewing experience across multiple devices.

**Highlights:** Live TV channels, Video On Demand (VOD), Integrated streaming services, Cross-device compatibility, News, sports, and children's content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simpleplus free?

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

### Is Pley free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simpleplus or Pley?

Pley is rated higher. Simpleplus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Pley averages 4.8 from 92 ratings.

### Do Simpleplus or Pley have ads?

Pley shows ads; Simpleplus does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simpleplus or Pley?

Simpleplus ships an update every 6 months, and Pley every 3 months. Most recently, Simpleplus was updated on September 22, 2026 and Pley on September 12, 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.*