Comparison

HRTi OTT vs MNE Play

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HRTi OTT

Access HRT's TV and radio channels, catch up on content from the last 72 hours, and enjoy a vast library of on-demand shows and programs. Discover new series, films, and educational content with personalized recommendations. Interact via social media and manage your viewing and listening preferences.

Highlights
  • Live TV and radio streaming
  • 72-hour catch-up TV
  • On-demand video and audio library
  • Program guide
  • Personalized content recommendations
  • Social media integration
  • Favorite content management
Features
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Službena aplikacija koja omogućava gledanje i slušanje HRT-ovih televizijskih i radijskih programskih kanala, programa emitiranog  u posljednja 72 sata, velikog broja televizijskih i radijskih emisija na zahtjev te interaktivnu komunikaciju putem društvenih mreža. Putem programskog vodiča HRTi nudi pregled informacija o emitiranim emisijama, kao i onima koje tek slijede. Dostupne su i preporuke za gledanje novih serija i filmova, dječjih i obrazovnih emisija, zatim sadržaja iz kulture, religije i znanosti, informativnih i glazbenih emisija te ostalih sadržaja. Korisnik HRTi usluge može definirati svoje omiljene sadržaje i programe i označiti sadržaje koje želi pogledati ili poslušati kasnije. Usluga je dostupna i izvan Hrvatske uz određena ograničenja prilikom reprodukcije sadržaja u skladu sa zaštitom autorskih prava i ugovornim obvezama HRT-a prema vanjskim partnerima. Za korištenje HRTi usluge potreban je odgovarajući pristup internetu. Preuzmite HRTi aplikaciju, gledajte i slušajte vaše omiljene radijske i televizijske sadržaje! ----------- The official application for watching and listening to the HRT national TV and national and regional radio channels anywhere. The Application allows Catch-up TV content for up to 72 hours in the past, as well as the Video and Audio library and Program guide. It is possible to use the service outside the Republic of Croatia with limited access to certain content in line with copyright and the HRT license agreements. If certain content is protected, it will not be visible outside the Republic of Croatia. This mainly has to do with the foreign-produced content, while most of the local production of the HRT can be broadcast in all areas. A network connection is required in order to access content. Install the HRTi application and watch and listen to your favourite radio and TV content!

About

MNE Play

Features
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MNE Play is a multimedia internet service of the Public Media Service Radio and Television of Montenegro (RTCG) that allows you to watch television and radio programs live, catch up on content up to seven days later, access Video on Demand and Audio on Demand (the ability to follow TV and radio shows within the Video Library and Listening Room), as well as selected stories from Montenegrin cities in the section "Across Montenegro”. The platform also includes streams from local public TV broadcasters in Montenegro (RTV Podgorica, RTV Nikšić, RTV Pljevlja, RTV Herceg Novi, and RTV Budva). The platform aims to increase the availability and visibility of RTCG, facilitate the introduction of new programming channels and services, enhance interest among the younger population, and improve the quality of service of the Public Media Service.

Screenshots

HRTi OTT4 screens
MNE Play4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MNE Play at none against HRTi OTT's shown. HRTi OTT's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HRTi OTT ships an update every 2 months, MNE Play every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
HRTi OTT versus MNE Play: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHRTi OTTMNE Play
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (190 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings190 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB31 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHRTJP RT CRNE GORE

In-app purchases

None

HRTi OTT

No in-app purchases

None

MNE Play

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HRTi OTT free?
HRTi OTT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MNE Play free?
MNE Play is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HRTi OTT or MNE Play have ads?
HRTi OTT shows ads; MNE Play does not.
Which is updated more often, HRTi OTT or MNE Play?
HRTi OTT ships an update every 2 months, and MNE Play every 5 months. Most recently, HRTi OTT was updated on November 2, 2026 and MNE Play on October 27, 2026.

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