TVGuide.co.uk TV Guide vs Virgin Media Play
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TVGuide.co.uk TV Guide
Access comprehensive TV listings for UK channels. Stay updated with the latest programming, connect with a community, and utilize helpful tools. Designed for ease of use and continuous improvement based on user feedback.
- UK TV listings
- Latest news
- Community connection
- User-friendly design
- Tools for users
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Welcome to our app! We're glad you're here. It was created with our valuable users in mind, so that you can benefit from faster and better support, stay up-to-date on the latest news, connect with our community, and make use of our tools. With its user-friendly design, we hope you'll find it easy to use and enjoyable as well. We're always looking for ways to improve, so your suggestions are more than welcome. Please feel free to write to us about any feedback or questions.
Virgin Media Play
Stream popular TV shows, dramas, and Irish content live or on demand. Enjoy features like restarting live shows, accessing all channels, and improved accessibility services. Discover new titles and search for favorites.
- Stream live and on-demand TV shows
- Restart live shows from the beginning
- Access all Virgin Media channels
- Improved accessibility (subtitles, audio description)
- Watch major shows minutes after airing
- Browse and search for new titles and favorites
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It’s Playtime! Virgin Media Play is Virgin Media Televisions revamped and brand new on demand Player. Looking to stream some of the most talked about TV shows for free? You’re in the right place. From homegrown Irish content and unmissable sport to reality boxsets and jaw-dropping dramas, Virgin Media Play has it all available live or on demand. What you’ll love about Virgin Media Play • Restart shows live from the beginning so you don’t miss a single moment. • Seamlessly watch all our channels within the app. • Improved accessibility services, including subtitles and audio description. • Stream major shows such as Love Island and Gogglebox Ireland minutes after they’ve aired so you don’t get FOMO. • We add new TV programmes and films all the time, so why not browse new titles or search for your favourites and stream to your device? So, what are you waiting for? Download the new and improved Virgin Media Play app to your mobile, tablet or smart TV and open up a world of entertainment at your fingertips. Got a feature you love? Share the love! Found a bug? We're here to squish it! Think there's a smoother way to do things? Let's optimize like there's no tomorrow! Don’t hesitate to get in touch to share your feedback by contacting playsupport@virginmedia.ie.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TVGuide.co.uk TV Guide at 4.3 against Virgin Media Play's 2.3. TVGuide.co.uk TV Guide also leads on ratings volume (69 vs 3) and review sentiment (20% vs 12%). Virgin Media Play's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. TVGuide.co.uk TV Guide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Virgin Media Play asks for nothing beyond the download.
TVGuide.co.uk TV Guide holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TVGuide.co.uk TV Guide has 69 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of TVGuide.co.uk TV Guide's written reviews are positive against 12% of Virgin Media Play's.
TVGuide.co.uk TV Guide ships an update every 2 weeks, Virgin Media Play monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TVGuide.co.uk TV Guide | Virgin Media Play |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (69 ratings) — better | 2.3 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 20.2% of reviews — better | 11.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 69 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | DIGITALBOX PUBLISHING LIMITED | TV3 TELEVISION NETWORK LIMITED |
Customer experience
TVGuide.co.uk TV Guide
Virgin Media Play
Bugs and requests
TVGuide.co.uk TV Guide
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes on launch
- Listings not matching actual TV schedules
- Channels not showing up in listings
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to customize channel order
- Offline TV listings access
- Option to pay for ad-free experience
Virgin Media Play
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
TVGuide.co.uk TV Guide
- TV Guide Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$2.991 Month
- TV Guide Annual Subscription1 Month trial$25.491 Year
Virgin Media Play
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is TVGuide.co.uk TV Guide free?
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Which has better reviews, TVGuide.co.uk TV Guide or Virgin Media Play?
Do TVGuide.co.uk TV Guide or Virgin Media Play have ads?
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