# RTVE Play vs PRIMERAN

RTVE Play and PRIMERAN both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of PRIMERAN's written reviews are positive against 55% of RTVE Play's. RTVE Play's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (7.4K vs 3). On price, rating, 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for RTVE Play against 4.7 for PRIMERAN. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RTVE Play has 7.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of RTVE Play's written reviews are positive against 100% of PRIMERAN's.

RTVE Play ships an update every 3 weeks, PRIMERAN every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RTVE Play | PRIMERAN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (7.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rtve-play/id481097328/reviews)** | [4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/primeran/id6447555456/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.4K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 54.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 65 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Corporacion RTVE](https://appshunter.io/developer/320731281) | [EITB](https://appshunter.io/developer/442695381) |

## 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


### PRIMERAN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/primeran/id6447555456)

A new digital window to the world, this platform offers the largest streaming service for Basque and Euskara content. Enjoy a wide variety of series, films, documentaries, and exclusive productions from both Basque and international creators. Watch anytime, anywhere, with offline viewing options and personalized profiles.

**Highlights:** Offline viewing of downloaded content, Discover films from favorite directors and festivals, Watch documentaries, music, concerts, and cooking shows, Create watchlists and continue viewing, Personalized profiles with language selection, Exclusive Basque and international productions

**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 PRIMERAN free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RTVE Play or PRIMERAN?

RTVE Play is rated higher. RTVE Play averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.4K ratings, while PRIMERAN averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do RTVE Play or PRIMERAN have ads?

PRIMERAN shows ads; RTVE Play does not.

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

RTVE Play ships an update every 3 weeks, and PRIMERAN every 6 weeks. Most recently, RTVE Play was updated on October 17, 2026 and PRIMERAN on October 8, 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.*