# RTI to Go vs TaiwanPlus

The clearest difference is rating: TaiwanPlus at 4.8 against RTI to Go's 4.1. TaiwanPlus also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (93 vs 8). RTI to Go's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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.

TaiwanPlus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TaiwanPlus has 93 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of RTI to Go's written reviews are positive against 67% of TaiwanPlus's.

RTI to Go ships an update every 3 weeks, TaiwanPlus monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RTI to Go | TaiwanPlus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rti-to-go/id1497145941/reviews) | **[4.8 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taiwanplus/id1561888712/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **93** |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 38 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Radio Taiwan International](https://appshunter.io/developer/778371887) | [com.pts.ptsnews](https://appshunter.io/developer/464017846) |

## What reviewers say

### RTI to Go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rti-to-go/id1497145941)

Access Taiwan's voice to the world with up-to-date news and diverse programs. Choose from multiple languages to tune into news, videos, photo stories, and broadcasts about Taiwan.

**Highlights:** Up-to-date news, Diverse programs, Multiple language options, Videos and photo stories, Global broadcasts

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### TaiwanPlus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taiwanplus/id1561888712)

Access trusted English-language news, documentaries, and cultural programs from Taiwan. Explore global updates, in-depth stories, interviews, and lifestyle content. Enjoy high-quality, ad-free video streaming.

**Highlights:** Daily global news updates, Award-winning documentaries, Original TV programs, Cultural stories, Exclusive interviews, Travel, lifestyle, food, and entertainment shows, Ad-free video streaming

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great content for English speakers
- 👍 Informative news on Taiwan
- 👍 User-friendly platform
- 👍 Good for expats to stay connected
- 👍 Excellent reporting from Taiwanese perspective

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 App requires iOS 16, not compatible with older iPhones
- 👎 App is biased news source
- 👎 Lacks closed captions/subtitles
- 👎 Weather defaults to Taipei
- 👎 App not compatible with Chromecast

**Reported bugs**

- App requires update to iOS 16 which is not possible on older iPhones
- Weather setting resets to Taipei
- App not compatible with Chromecast
- App support email is blocked
- App stays in portrait mode on iPad

**Requested features**

- Apple TV app
- Closed captions/subtitles
- Fix weather defaulting to Taipei
- Add videos to playlists
- Save/bookmark videos


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RTI to Go free?

RTI to Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TaiwanPlus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RTI to Go or TaiwanPlus?

TaiwanPlus is rated higher. RTI to Go averages 4.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while TaiwanPlus averages 4.8 from 93 ratings.

### Do RTI to Go or TaiwanPlus have ads?

RTI to Go shows ads; TaiwanPlus does not.

### Which is updated more often, RTI to Go or TaiwanPlus?

RTI to Go ships an update every 3 weeks, and TaiwanPlus monthly. Most recently, RTI to Go was updated on November 3, 2026 and TaiwanPlus on November 7, 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.*