# Ruutu vs Yle Areena

The clearest difference is ads: Yle Areena at none against Ruutu's shown. Yle Areena also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Ruutu against 4.6 for Yle Areena. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yle Areena has 1.4K ratings behind it against 179, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Ruutu's written reviews are positive against 43% of Yle Areena's.

Ruutu ships an update every 4 weeks, Yle Areena every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ruutu | Yle Areena |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (179 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruutu/id439840557/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yle-areena/id542317657/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 179 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 51 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sanoma Media Finland](https://appshunter.io/developer/368549040) | [Yleisradio Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/409333864) |

## What reviewers say

### Ruutu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruutu/id439840557)

Stream popular TV shows from Nelonen, Jim, Liv, and Hero channels for free, available for 7-30 days after broadcast. An optional subscription unlocks exclusive Finnish original series, early access to episodes, a movie library, dubbed children's programs, British dramas, and live domestic ball sports.

**Highlights:** Free streaming of popular TV shows, On-demand viewing for 7-30 days, Exclusive Finnish original series (Ruutu+), Early access to episodes (Ruutu+), Extensive movie library (Ruutu+), Dubbed children's programs (Ruutu+), Live domestic ball sports (Ruutu+)

**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 Ruutu free?

Ruutu 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, Ruutu or Yle Areena?

Ruutu is rated higher. Ruutu averages 4.7 out of 5 from 179 ratings, while Yle Areena averages 4.6 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Ruutu or Yle Areena have ads?

Ruutu shows ads; Yle Areena does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ruutu or Yle Areena?

Ruutu ships an update every 4 weeks, and Yle Areena every 2 weeks. Most recently, Ruutu was updated on September 28, 2026 and Yle Areena on September 25, 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.*