# GMA Play vs TapRush

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GMA Play at none against TapRush's 1. TapRush's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TapRush sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GMA Play asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | GMA Play | TapRush |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (767 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gma-play/id979827127/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **767** | — |
| Positive reviews | 19.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Size | 218 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GMA New Media Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/428475930) | [Ram Steenhaut](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818109693) |

## What reviewers say

### GMA Play

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gma-play/id979827127)

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.

**Highlights:** Live GMA television streaming, On-demand Filipino shows, Asian dramas and movies, Seamless cross-device viewing, Exclusive content releases

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Provides access to GMA shows
- 🚀 Fast app performance
- 💡 Allows watching past episodes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Videos not available in certain regions
- 🔍 No search function
- 🔀 Incomplete episode libraries
- 📺 Small video player size
- 🤖 Requires sign-in to watch

**Reported bugs**

- Constant prompts to update despite having latest version
- Login/registration issues
- Videos fail to load or play
- Compatibility problems on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add search functionality
- Expand content availability globally
- Optimize for tablet/iPad devices
- Provide English subtitles for non-Tagalog shows
- Add Chromecast support


### TapRush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taprush/id6751438474)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Games | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GMA Play free?

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

### Is TapRush free?

TapRush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do GMA Play or TapRush have ads?

GMA Play shows ads; TapRush does not.

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