NexPlay by Codenex vs WhatWeWatching
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NexPlay by Codenex
This app plays all major video formats without conversion, offering advanced subtitle support and seamless audio track switching. Enjoy smart gesture controls, hardware acceleration, and Picture-in-Picture mode for a superior viewing experience.
- Supports all major video formats
- Advanced subtitle support
- Multiple audio track switching
- Smart gesture controls
- Hardware-accelerated performance
- Picture-in-Picture mode
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Play any video format with professional features in a sleek, intuitive interface. Nexplay supports all major video formats including MP4, AVI, MKV and more without requiring conversion. Experience advanced subtitle functionality with full support for both internal embedded subtitles and external subtitle files in formats like .srt, .ass, and .vtt. Switch seamlessly between multiple audio tracks and languages within your video files. Navigate effortlessly using smart gesture controls for seeking, volume adjustment, and playback management. Browse and play videos directly from your device storage with the integrated file manager. Nexplay delivers hardware-accelerated performance with additional features including Picture-in-Picture mode, playback speed control, and screen orientation options. Whether you're a media professional, content creator, or entertainment enthusiast, Nexplay provides the reliability and functionality you need. No format conversion required - simply download Nexplay and enjoy the ultimate video viewing experience with all your media files.
WhatWeWatching
Discover movies and TV shows with friends by swiping and matching based on shared interests. Filter content by streaming platform or genre, chat with friends, and track your watch history. Get personalized recommendations for your next viewing.
- Swipe-based discovery
- Friend matching
- In-app chat
- Streaming platform filters
- Watch history tracking
- Personalized recommendations
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WhatWeWatching helps friends discover movies and TV shows together through swiping, matching, filtering, and chatting. Browse trending content, filter by streaming platform or genre, match with friends based on shared interests, and keep track of your watch history. Features include: • Swipe-based movie & show discovery • Friend matching system • In-app chat • Streaming platform filters • Watch history tracking • Personalized recommendations
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: WhatWeWatching at 5.0 against NexPlay by Codenex's 1.0. WhatWeWatching also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 days). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
WhatWeWatching holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
NexPlay by Codenex ships an update every 4 days, WhatWeWatching daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NexPlay by Codenex | WhatWeWatching |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 187 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Codenex Solutions LLP | KATELYNN JOYCE CELI |
Customer experience
NexPlay by Codenex
WhatWeWatching
In-app purchases
NexPlay by Codenex
No in-app purchases
WhatWeWatching
No in-app purchases
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