# 3Cat vs RTVE Play

The clearest difference is rating: RTVE Play at 4.8 against 3Cat's 2.3. RTVE Play also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

RTVE Play holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RTVE Play has 7.3K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of 3Cat's written reviews are positive against 55% of RTVE Play's.

3Cat ships an update every 6 weeks, RTVE Play fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 3Cat | RTVE Play |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3cat/id364615121/reviews) | **[4.8 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rtve-play/id481097328/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **7.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 35.1% of reviews | **54.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 52 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Corporacio Catalana de Mitjans Audiovisuals, SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/361715584) | [Corporacion RTVE](https://appshunter.io/developer/320731281) |

## What reviewers say

### 3Cat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3cat/id364615121)

Access a wide range of Catalan entertainment, including series, documentaries, podcasts, and live TV and radio channels. Create a free account to manage favorites, get recommendations, and resume content where you left off.

**Highlights:** Exclusive series and documentaries, Podcasts and current affairs, Live TV channels, Live radio streams, Personalized favorites list, Content recommendations, Resume playback

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### RTVE Play

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rtve-play/id481097328)

Stream live TV channels and on-demand content from RTVE, including exclusive series, documentaries, and films. Save favorites, resume playback, and download content for offline viewing. Cast to your TV for a bigger screen experience.

**Highlights:** Live and on-demand RTVE content, Exclusive live broadcasts, Save favorite content, Continue watching where you left off, Download for offline viewing, Cast to TV, Personalized recommendations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful app
- 🚀 Great content and programming
- 💡 Allows access to Spanish TV from abroad
- 🌟 Excellent app
- 🌟 Fantastic app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Restricted content access based on location
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Streaming issues and playback problems
- 💰 Unnecessary subscription costs
- 🔍 Poor search functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to continue watching from last position
- Incompatibility with certain devices and platforms
- Inconsistent performance and stability issues

**Requested features**

- Expand content access globally
- Add offline viewing and download options
- Improve Chromecast and casting support
- Provide more subtitle and language options
- Enhance search and recommendation features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 3Cat free?

3Cat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is RTVE Play free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 3Cat or RTVE Play?

RTVE Play is rated higher. 3Cat averages 2.3 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while RTVE Play averages 4.8 from 7.3K ratings.

### Do 3Cat or RTVE Play have ads?

3Cat shows ads; RTVE Play does not.

### Which is updated more often, 3Cat or RTVE Play?

3Cat ships an update every 6 weeks, and RTVE Play fortnightly. Most recently, 3Cat was updated on September 22, 2026 and RTVE Play on September 23, 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.*