Comparison

Watermelon+ vs Mike’s Tv

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

Head to head
About

Watermelon+

This streaming platform showcases films from marginalized and underrepresented communities, featuring documentaries, narratives, and Palestinian cinema. It offers early access to new releases and a curated collection of impactful stories.

Highlights
  • Stream films from marginalized communities
  • Award-winning documentaries
  • Festival favorites and narratives
  • Exclusive Palestinian cinema collection
  • Early access to new releases
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Watermelon+ is a streaming platform amplifying bold voices from marginalized and underrepresented communities. From award-winning documentaries and festival favorites to unforgettable narratives and hidden gems, Watermelon+ delivers powerful, entertaining stories on our own terms. Get early access to new releases and explore the most definitive collection of Palestinian cinema ever assembled. To access all features and content you can subscribe to Watermelon+ on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. * All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://www.watermelonplus.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.watermelonplus.com/privacy

About

Mike’s Tv

Features
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Mike's TV is a simple media player that allows users to load and play their own playlist URLs. The app provides an easy interface to browse and watch media from playlists added by the user. Playlists can be saved in the app and loaded anytime. Features: • Save and manage playlist URLs • Fast playlist loading • Clean and simple interface • Smooth video playback • Easy navigation between items The app does not provide or include any media content. Users must add their own playlist URL to access media within the player.

Screenshots

Watermelon+4 screens
Mike’s Tv4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Watermelon+ at Free against Mike’s Tv's $5.99. Watermelon+ also leads on ratings volume (175 vs 2). Mike’s Tv's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On rating, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Watermelon+ is free to download; Mike’s Tv costs $5.99 up front. Watermelon+ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Mike’s Tv asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Watermelon+ against 5.0 for Mike’s Tv. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Watermelon+ has 175 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Watermelon+ ships an update every 2 months, Mike’s Tv fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Watermelon+ versus Mike’s Tv: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWatermelon+Mike’s Tv
PriceFree — better$5.99
Rating5.0 (175 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews97.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings175 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB63 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperMaljack Productions, IncMohammad Atieh

Bugs and requests

Watermelon+

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • None mentioned

Requested features

1 request
  • Content for children

Mike’s Tv

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Watermelon+

Subscriptions2
  • Watermelon+ Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Watermelon+ Yearly$89.991 Year
One-time8
  • Watermelon Pictures - 199$1.99
  • Watermelon Pictures - 499$4.99
  • Watermelon Pictures - 699$6.99
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  • Watermelon Pictures - 999$9.99
  • Watermelon Pictures - 1299$12.99
  • Watermelon Pictures - 1499$14.99
  • Watermelon Pictures - 1999$19.99
  • Watermelon Pictures - 2499$24.99
None

Mike’s Tv

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Watermelon+ free?
Watermelon+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mike’s Tv free?
Mike’s Tv costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Watermelon+ or Mike’s Tv?
Mike’s Tv is rated higher. Watermelon+ averages 5.0 out of 5 from 175 ratings, while Mike’s Tv averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Watermelon+ or Mike’s Tv have ads?
Neither Watermelon+ nor Mike’s Tv shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Watermelon+ or Mike’s Tv?
Watermelon+ ships an update every 2 months, and Mike’s Tv fortnightly. Most recently, Watermelon+ was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mike’s Tv on October 24, 2026.

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