GMA Play vs SeLeBox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GMA Play
Stream live GMA television, on-demand Filipino shows, Asian dramas, and movies in a single app. Enjoy seamless viewing across all your devices, never missing an episode or exclusive content.
- Live GMA television streaming
- On-demand Filipino shows
- Asian dramas and movies
- Seamless cross-device viewing
- Exclusive content releases
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Watch what Filipinos love, all in one place. GMA Play brings together live GMA television, on demand Filipino shows, Asian dramas, Filipino and foreign movies in one streaming app built for Filipinos. Watch GMA live or on demand Stream GMA programs as they air or catch up anytime. No more missing episodes. Stream complete international series and movies Enjoy full length Heart of Asia dramas, plus local and foreign films curated for Filipino viewers. Mobile first. Seamless on every screen Watch on your phone on the go. Switch to your desktop or TV at home. Never miss a moment with seamless viewing that works. One app for daily entertainment From today’s biggest GMA shows to your favorite hits, GMA Play brings this all with one simple experience. Discover exclusive content first Be the first to watch new platform exclusive releases very soon. Fresh formats made for mobile viewing.
SeLeBox
A community app for sharing and discovering creative content, including photos, short videos, longer videos, and stories. Engage with others through chat and potentially earn from your creations.
- Post photos and updates
- Create and watch short video clips
- Watch and upload longer videos
- Read and publish stories/books
- Chat with friends and followers
- Creator and author earnings
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Selebox is a fun and easy community where you can post, read, watch, chat, and share your creativity. Discover stories, enjoy videos, connect with people, and express yourself in your own way. Whether you like posting photos, making clips, writing stories, or watching creators — Selebox brings everything together in one simple app. What You Can Do in Selebox? Post Feed Share photos, updates, and moments from your day. See what’s happening in your community. Clips Feed Swipe through short, fun clips made by users. Create your own clips and share your creativity. Video Feed Watch longer videos from different creators. Upload your own content and grow your audience. Book Feed Read stories and books from local writers. Publish your own chapters and let readers discover you. Messaging Chat with friends, followers, and creators. Create group chats and stay connected anytime. Creator & Author Earnings Creators/Authors on Selebox can earn based on the performance of their content, such as views, engagement, and community support. Track your earnings inside the app and withdraw securely through our trusted payment partner. Join Selebox today and start sharing, exploring, and connecting!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SeLeBox at 88% against GMA Play's 20%. SeLeBox also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7). GMA Play's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ratings volume (767 vs 1). 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. SeLeBox sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. GMA Play asks for nothing beyond the download.
SeLeBox holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GMA Play has 767 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of GMA Play's written reviews are positive against 88% of SeLeBox's.
GMA Play ships an update every 2 weeks, SeLeBox every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GMA Play | SeLeBox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (767 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 19.8% of reviews | 87.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 767 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 218 MB | 212 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | GMA New Media Inc. | Charles Bryan Calague |
Customer experience
GMA Play
SeLeBox
Bugs and requests
GMA Play
Reported bugs
4 issues- Constant prompts to update despite having latest version
- Login/registration issues
- Videos fail to load or play
- Compatibility problems on certain devices
Requested features
5 requests- Add search functionality
- Expand content availability globally
- Optimize for tablet/iPad devices
- Provide English subtitles for non-Tagalog shows
- Add Chromecast support
SeLeBox
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
GMA Play
No in-app purchases
SeLeBox
- 10 Coins$0.99
- 25 Coins$1.99
- 50 Coins$2.99
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- 150 Coins$7.99
- 250 Coins$12.99
- 448 Coins$24.99
- 500 Coins$29.99
