# SVT Play vs TV4 Play

The clearest difference is rating: TV4 Play at 4.4 against SVT Play's 3.7. SVT Play's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (53% vs 23%). On price, ratings volume, 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.

TV4 Play holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 13 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of SVT Play's written reviews are positive against 23% of TV4 Play's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SVT Play ships an update every 2 weeks, TV4 Play fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SVT Play | TV4 Play |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/svt-play/id343544214/reviews) | **[4.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv4-play/id413776071/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **53.1% of reviews** | 22.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 90 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sveriges Television AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/343544217) | [TV4 Aktiebolag](https://appshunter.io/developer/413776074) |

## What reviewers say

### SVT Play

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/svt-play/id343544214)

Stream Swedish Television's programs and live broadcasts at your convenience. Continue watching shows you've started, browse by category, and cast to your TV. Content availability may vary based on rights and location.

**Highlights:** Watch SVT programs and live broadcasts, Continue watching shows, Search and browse by category, Cast to TV via Apple TV or Chromecast, Content availability based on rights

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### TV4 Play

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv4-play/id413776071)

Stream Swedish and international films, series, news, and sports. Access classic content with a free account or upgrade for more exclusive material. Enjoy a vast selection of entertainment from Sweden's largest TV service.

**Highlights:** Stream Swedish and international films, Stream series, Watch news broadcasts, Access popular programs, Stream sports content, Free and upgraded account options

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SVT Play free?

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

### Is TV4 Play free?

TV4 Play is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SVT Play or TV4 Play?

TV4 Play is rated higher. SVT Play averages 3.7 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while TV4 Play averages 4.4 from 13 ratings.

### Do SVT Play or TV4 Play have ads?

TV4 Play shows ads; SVT Play does not.

### Which is updated more often, SVT Play or TV4 Play?

SVT Play ships an update every 2 weeks, and TV4 Play fortnightly. Most recently, SVT Play was updated on November 1, 2026 and TV4 Play on November 1, 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.*