# iTV vs Riya Play

The clearest difference is rating: iTV at 3.8 against Riya Play's 2.6. iTV also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 4%) and update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). Riya Play's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iTV sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Riya Play asks for nothing beyond the download.

iTV holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTV has 345 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of iTV's written reviews are positive against 4% of Riya Play's.

iTV ships an update every 3 days, Riya Play fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTV | Riya Play |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (345 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itv/id1144347735/reviews)** | [2.6 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riya-play/id1609227166/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **345** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | **33.1% of reviews** | 4.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 113 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ALPHAZET TECHNOLOGIES, MChJ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1598067528) | [KinoBest Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609227168) |

## What reviewers say

### iTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itv/id1144347735)

Stream a vast library of TV channels, movies, and series, including exclusive originals and dubbed content. Enjoy offline viewing, multi-device support, and a dedicated kids' profile. New releases are available for rent or purchase.

**Highlights:** 180+ TV channels, 7-day TV archive, Uzbek and foreign films, series, cartoons, Uzbek dubbing and AI subtitles, Kids' profile, Offline downloads, Multi-device support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Uzb Video | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| TV + Uzb Video | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| TV | $2.49 | per month |
| Uzb Video | $2.49 | per month |
| TV + Uzb Video | $3.99 | per month |
| Bahrom Nazarov. Ko'rgim keladi | $0.99 | one-time |
| Friend 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Imron. Hech kimga bermay sevaman | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dacha | $2.99 | one-time |


### Riya Play

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riya-play/id1609227166)

Discover the latest movie and TV show releases, along with beloved classics and anticipated premieres. Organize your viewing with thematic collections and enjoy content in high definition.

**Highlights:** Latest movie and TV show releases, Classic and anticipated films, Thematic collections, HD and Full HD quality, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTV free?

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

### Is Riya Play free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iTV or Riya Play?

iTV is rated higher. iTV averages 3.8 out of 5 from 345 ratings, while Riya Play averages 2.6 from 29 ratings.

### Do iTV or Riya Play have ads?

Neither iTV nor Riya Play shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iTV or Riya Play?

iTV ships an update every 3 days, and Riya Play fortnightly. Most recently, iTV was updated on September 23, 2026 and Riya Play on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*