# Mega IPTV vs RTP Palco

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RTP Palco at 100% against Mega IPTV's 45%. RTP Palco also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Mega IPTV's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (3.6K vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mega IPTV sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. RTP Palco asks for nothing beyond the download.

RTP Palco holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mega IPTV has 3.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Mega IPTV's written reviews are positive against 100% of RTP Palco's.

Mega IPTV ships an update weekly, RTP Palco every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mega IPTV | RTP Palco |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-iptv-m3u-player/id1491658839/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rtp-palco/id1497144887/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 45.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 129 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bazimo GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/638929758) | [Rádio e Televisão de Portugal, S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/449177848) |

## What reviewers say

### Mega IPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-iptv-m3u-player/id1491658839)

Stream live TV channels from your own playlists on various devices. Enjoy features like Chromecast support, EPG, and offline VOD downloads. Manage your content with parental controls and a user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Chromecast Support, EPG Support, Download VOD for offline viewing, M3U and M3U PLUS format support, Integrated high-quality player, Parental control

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $17.99 | per year |
| Contribute For Project | $8.99 | one-time |
| Premium Access | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and smooth performance
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🔒 Reliable IPTV streaming
- 💡 Good selection of channels
- 🎥 Good video quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate large playlists
- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 📺 Lack of Apple TV support
- 📢 Too many ads in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to load playlists consistently
- Chromecast functionality is unreliable
- Recording feature does not work as expected
- Credentials not recognized after updates

**Requested features**

- Add a favorites/custom playlist feature
- Implement picture-in-picture mode
- Improve EPG (Electronic Program Guide) functionality
- Provide an option to select video quality
- Develop an Android version of the app


### RTP Palco

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rtp-palco/id1497144887)

Access a vast library of Portuguese and global cultural performances, including music, theater, and dance. Stream live events, enjoy exclusive content, and download shows for offline viewing. Continue watching where you left off and save your favorites.

**Highlights:** Live event streaming, Exclusive content access, Offline downloads, Continue watching, Favorite content saving, Full programming access

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mega IPTV free?

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

### Is RTP Palco free?

RTP Palco is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mega IPTV or RTP Palco?

RTP Palco is rated higher. Mega IPTV averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while RTP Palco averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Mega IPTV or RTP Palco have ads?

Both Mega IPTV and RTP Palco show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mega IPTV or RTP Palco?

Mega IPTV ships an update weekly, and RTP Palco every 3 months. Most recently, Mega IPTV was updated on September 25, 2026 and RTP Palco on August 31, 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.*