# RTVE Play vs Kalliope 2

The clearest difference is ratings volume: RTVE Play at 7.5K against Kalliope 2's 1. RTVE Play also leads on device support (5 vs 3). Kalliope 2's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). 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.

Kalliope 2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RTVE Play has 7.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

RTVE Play ships an update every 3 weeks, Kalliope 2 every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RTVE Play | Kalliope 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (7.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rtve-play/id481097328/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kalliope-2/id1562627521/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 54.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 65 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Corporacion RTVE](https://appshunter.io/developer/320731281) | [IGLOR Soluciones Audiovisuales Avanzadas SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463175426) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Kalliope 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kalliope-2/id1562627521)

This app delivers personalized multimedia content linked to events, supporting various formats like video and augmented reality. It enables real-time audience interaction and integrates with other devices for enhanced transmedia experiences.

**Highlights:** Personalized multimedia content delivery, Support for various media formats, Real-time audience interaction, Second screen content management, Accessibility and linguistic services, Transmedia experiences with device integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RTVE Play free?

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

### Is Kalliope 2 free?

Kalliope 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RTVE Play or Kalliope 2?

Kalliope 2 is rated higher. RTVE Play averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.5K ratings, while Kalliope 2 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do RTVE Play or Kalliope 2 have ads?

Neither RTVE Play nor Kalliope 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RTVE Play or Kalliope 2?

RTVE Play ships an update every 3 weeks, and Kalliope 2 every 5 days. Most recently, RTVE Play was updated on November 3, 2026 and Kalliope 2 on November 3, 2026.

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