Bandplay vs RecordPlus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bandplay
Access a wide variety of content from the Band network, including TV shows, news, and radio. Enjoy movies, series, documentaries, anime, cartoons, and podcasts on demand, anytime, anywhere.
- Watch favorite TV shows
- Access news and radio
- Stream movies and series
- Discover documentaries and anime
- Listen to podcasts
- Control your programming
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Tudo que passa na tela da Band está aqui! Veja e reveja seus programas favoritos quando e onde você quiser: Masterchef, Pesadelo na Cozinha, Melhor da Tarde, Os Donos da Bola, Jogo Aberto e novelas. Também tem os telejornais e às rádios do Grupo Bandeirantes. No Bandplay, você tem o controle da programação! E não para por aí: ainda tem filmes, séries, realities, documentários, animes, desenhos e podcasts atualizados a cada semana. Baixe agora e aproveite!
RecordPlus
Stream a wide variety of content including telenovelas, reality shows, entertainment, news, and original productions. Enjoy unlimited access to your favorite programs anytime, anywhere, with flexible monthly or annual subscription plans.
- Telenovelas
- Reality shows
- Entertainment programs
- Journalism content
- Original productions
- On-demand streaming
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A evolução faz parte da nossa história. Por isso, o PlayPlus agora é RecordPlus! RecordPlus, mais Record para você! Aqui você encontra novelas, realities, entretenimento, jornalismo e produções originais. É rápido, fácil e dá para assistir quando, como e onde quiser! Escolha o plano que mais combina com seu perfil e aperte o play! Você pode acessar todo o conteúdo através de uma assinatura mensal ou anual, garantindo entretenimento ilimitado para toda a família. Cancele a qualquer momento em Ajustes > ID Apple, pelo menos 1 dia antes da data de renovação. O plano é renovado automaticamente, a menos que seja cancelado previamente. Ao assinar, você concorda com o nosso contrato, nossos termos de uso e nossa política de privacidade. Confira mais detalhes nos links abaixo: https://www.recordplus.com/help/termosdeuso
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bandplay at none against RecordPlus's 2. Bandplay also leads on review sentiment (26% vs 5%) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. RecordPlus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Bandplay asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bandplay | RecordPlus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (525 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 26.0% of reviews — better | 5.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 525 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | +17 | 12+ |
| Developer | Radio e Televisao Bandeirantes LTDA | Radio e Televisão Record S.A. |
Customer experience
Bandplay
RecordPlus
User reviews
Bandplay
From 525 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 📺 Free access to live TV and Brazilian content
- ✅ Good streaming quality when it works
- 🎬 Comprehensive Formula 1 coverage
- 🌍 Allows Brazilians abroad to stay connected
- 💯 Simple and intuitive interface (when functional)
Room to improve
- 🌐 Geo-blocked outside Brazil - doesn't work in USA, Canada, and other countries
- 🐛 Extremely unstable live streaming with frequent crashes
- 📱 Poor compatibility with Apple TV and iPad
- 🔌 Chromecast integration broken after ads implementation
- ⚠️ Inconsistent video playback and quality issues
RecordPlus
From App Store reviewsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and reliable streaming
- ⭐ Excellent content selection
- 💻 Works well on various devices
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find content
- 🔒 Restricted access outside Brazil
- 💸 Expensive for the quality of service
- 🔊 Poor audio and video quality
Bugs and requests
Bandplay
Reported bugs
10 issues- Live streaming crashes and interruptions
- Video playback fails with 'unsupported media' error
- Ads prevent content from loading
- App freezes and becomes unresponsive
- Audio cuts out during live broadcasts
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- Registration process fails with error messages
- Streaming quality fluctuates dramatically
- App crashes on Chromecast casting
- Black screen after ads load
- Geo-blocking prevents access outside Brazil despite being on international app stores
Requested features
10 requests- Apple TV dedicated app
- iPad optimized version
- Chromecast support
- Screen mirroring functionality
- Full episode organization instead of clips
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- Live chat/social interaction during broadcasts
- Automatic video playback
- Email-only registration option
- International streaming access
- Better content availability outside Brazil
RecordPlus
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login issues and account problems
- Constant loading and buffering
- Incompatibility with certain devices
- Unexpected app crashes and freezes
Requested features
5 requests- Chromecast and Apple TV support
- Option to choose camera views for live events
- Offline viewing and download capabilities
- Improved content organization and search
- Localization for international users
In-app purchases
Bandplay
No in-app purchases
RecordPlus
- Plano PlayPlus14 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Plano PlayPlus - 3 meses$7.993 Months
