# CINE AR PLAY vs Runtime TV

The clearest difference is rating: Runtime TV at 4.7 against CINE AR PLAY's 3.4. Runtime TV also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 27%) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 10). CINE AR PLAY's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Runtime TV holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Runtime TV has 1.2K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of CINE AR PLAY's written reviews are positive against 66% of Runtime TV's.

CINE AR PLAY ships an update every 9 months, Runtime TV every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CINE AR PLAY | Runtime TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cine-ar-play/id1236249929/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runtime-tv/id1561426213/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 27.0% of reviews | **65.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 52 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 17+ | +12 |
| Developer | [Empresa Argentina de Soluciones Satelitales S.A. ARSAT](https://appshunter.io/developer/586097328) | [Runtime Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561426215) |

## What reviewers say

### CINE AR PLAY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cine-ar-play/id1236249929)

Access a wide variety of Argentine films, series, documentaries, and shorts. Enjoy national content across genres like comedy, drama, and children's programming. Personalize your viewing experience with favorites and history, and access virtual premieres.

**Highlights:** Argentine national content, Movies, series, documentaries, shorts, Multiple genres, Personalized preferences, Favorites list, Viewing history, Virtual cinema premieres

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Runtime TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runtime-tv/id1561426213)

Stream award-winning movies and series for free, anytime and anywhere. Create personalized playlists of your favorite titles and enjoy live broadcasts or on-demand content from an extensive catalog.

**Highlights:** Free movie and series streaming, Live and on-demand content, Award-winning entertainment, Cross-device compatibility, Customizable playlists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Smooth and easy to use
- 💎 Excellent content quality
- 🎥 Wide variety of movies and shows

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes or freezes
- 🔍 Limited search and filtering options
- 💰 Too many ads interrupting content
- 🌐 Unavailable in certain regions

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to log in or create account
- Playback issues like audio/video desync
- Orientation lock not working properly
- Certain movies/shows not loading

**Requested features**

- Add Chromecast/TV casting support
- Provide original audio and subtitle options
- Improve content library with more recent titles
- Implement language translation and localization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CINE AR PLAY free?

CINE AR PLAY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Runtime TV free?

Runtime TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CINE AR PLAY or Runtime TV?

Runtime TV is rated higher. CINE AR PLAY averages 3.4 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Runtime TV averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do CINE AR PLAY or Runtime TV have ads?

Runtime TV shows ads; CINE AR PLAY does not.

### Which is updated more often, CINE AR PLAY or Runtime TV?

CINE AR PLAY ships an update every 9 months, and Runtime TV every 4 months. Most recently, CINE AR PLAY was updated on October 19, 2026 and Runtime TV on October 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.*