# TV4 Play vs SVT Barn

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SVT Barn at 83% against TV4 Play's 23%. SVT Barn also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). TV4 Play's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.8) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, 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.

TV4 Play holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 19 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 23% of TV4 Play's written reviews are positive against 83% of SVT Barn's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TV4 Play ships an update fortnightly, SVT Barn every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV4 Play | SVT Barn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv4-play/id413776071/reviews)** | [3.8 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/svt-barn/id848345240/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **19** |
| Positive reviews | 22.6% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 95 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TV4 Aktiebolag](https://appshunter.io/developer/413776074) | [Sveriges Television AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/343544217) |

## 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


### SVT Barn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/svt-barn/id848345240)

Stream hundreds of hours of fun, exciting, and educational children's programs from SVT. Designed for safety and ease of use, kids can independently choose content in a secure, child-friendly environment. Features include A-Ö listings, search, curated lists, and playback via Airplay or Chromecast.

**Highlights:** Child-adapted streaming service, A-Ö program listings, Search functionality, Curated program lists, Airplay and Chromecast support, Automatic playback settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV4 Play free?

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

### Is SVT Barn free?

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

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

TV4 Play is rated higher. TV4 Play averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while SVT Barn averages 3.8 from 19 ratings.

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

TV4 Play shows ads; SVT Barn does not.

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

TV4 Play ships an update fortnightly, and SVT Barn every 3 months. Most recently, TV4 Play was updated on October 29, 2026 and SVT Barn on October 24, 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.*