# SX3 vs RTVE Play

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SX3 at 100% against RTVE Play's 55%. SX3 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). RTVE Play's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (7.4K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

SX3 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RTVE Play has 7.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of SX3's written reviews are positive against 55% of RTVE Play's.

SX3 ships an update every 4 months, RTVE Play every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SX3 | RTVE Play |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sx3/id468414356/reviews)** | [4.8 (7.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rtve-play/id481097328/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 54.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 33 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Corporacio Catalana de Mitjans Audiovisuals, SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/361715584) | [Corporacion RTVE](https://appshunter.io/developer/320731281) |

## What reviewers say

### SX3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sx3/id468414356)

Access a wide variety of TV series and programs for children and teens. Enjoy cartoons, educational content, music, and more, with options to learn in English. Features a virtual membership card for exclusive experiences and activities.

**Highlights:** Extensive library of children's series, Teen-focused entertainment content, Educational programs, Music and videoclips, Virtual membership card, Usage time controls for kids, Content available in English

**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 SX3 free?

SX3 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, SX3 or RTVE Play?

SX3 is rated higher. SX3 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while RTVE Play averages 4.8 from 7.4K ratings.

### Do SX3 or RTVE Play have ads?

Neither SX3 nor RTVE Play shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SX3 or RTVE Play?

SX3 ships an update every 4 months, and RTVE Play every 3 weeks. Most recently, SX3 was updated on September 13, 2026 and RTVE Play on October 17, 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.*