# TV4 Play vs Yle Areena

The clearest difference is ads: Yle Areena at none against TV4 Play's shown. Yle Areena also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 13) and review sentiment (43% vs 23%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Yle Areena holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yle Areena has 1.4K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of TV4 Play's written reviews are positive against 43% of Yle Areena's.

TV4 Play ships an update fortnightly, Yle Areena every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV4 Play | Yle Areena |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv4-play/id413776071/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yle-areena/id542317657/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 22.6% of reviews | **42.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 95 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [TV4 Aktiebolag](https://appshunter.io/developer/413776074) | [Yleisradio Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/409333864) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Yle Areena

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yle-areena/id542317657)

Stream popular TV series, documentaries, and movies. Listen to a wide range of podcasts and live radio channels. Enjoy hands-free control with Siri and in-car entertainment via CarPlay.

**Highlights:** TV series and movies, Podcasts, Live TV channels, Live radio channels, Siri voice control, CarPlay integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works with VPN outside EU
- 👍 Keeping native language alive
- 👍 Watching news and content from Finland

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited content availability outside EU
- 🐛 App crashes and stops working
- 🔋 AirPlay not working

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing on launch
- AirPlay not functioning properly
- Inconsistent content availability

**Requested features**

- Bring back daily news from Finland for those living abroad
- Offer a paid subscription for wider content access outside EU
- Improve app navigation and usability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV4 Play free?

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

### Is Yle Areena free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TV4 Play or Yle Areena?

Yle Areena is rated higher. TV4 Play averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Yle Areena averages 4.6 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do TV4 Play or Yle Areena have ads?

TV4 Play shows ads; Yle Areena does not.

### Which is updated more often, TV4 Play or Yle Areena?

TV4 Play ships an update fortnightly, and Yle Areena every 2 weeks. Most recently, TV4 Play was updated on November 6, 2026 and Yle Areena 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.*