# RTVE Play vs Television Spain

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RTVE Play at none against Television Spain's 3. RTVE Play also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (55% vs 35%). Television Spain's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Television Spain sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. RTVE Play asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for RTVE Play against 4.7 for Television Spain. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RTVE Play has 7.5K ratings behind it against 342, 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 35% of Television Spain's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RTVE Play | Television Spain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (7.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rtve-play/id481097328/reviews)** | [4.7 (342 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/television-spain/id6451494442/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.5K** | 342 |
| Positive reviews | **54.6% of reviews** | 35.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 65 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Corporacion RTVE](https://appshunter.io/developer/320731281) | [Ana Guerola](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698546150) |

## 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


### Television Spain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/television-spain/id6451494442)

Access a comprehensive guide to TV channels and radio stations, with direct links to live streaming websites. Discover programming schedules and enjoy content from thousands of international channels and hundreds of radio stations.

**Highlights:** Program guide for favorite channels, Direct access to official channel websites, Thousands of international channels, Hundreds of radio stations, Constant content updates

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $22.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good image quality
- 👍 Works well on iPhone and iPad
- 👍 Free app that works most of the times
- 👍 Great app for those far away
- 👍 Excellent free Spanish programming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Channels not working
- 😞 App is a scam
- 😞 Useless, never works
- 😞 Paid for channels, none work
- 😞 Lost money, total disappointment

**Reported bugs**

- Channels not available
- Application closes every 3 minutes
- Servers not reconnected

**Requested features**

- Apple TV app needed
- Subtitles for Spanish improvement


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RTVE Play free?

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

### Is Television Spain free?

Television Spain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RTVE Play or Television Spain?

RTVE Play is rated higher. RTVE Play averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.5K ratings, while Television Spain averages 4.7 from 342 ratings.

### Do RTVE Play or Television Spain have ads?

Television Spain shows ads; RTVE Play does not.

### Which is updated more often, RTVE Play or Television Spain?

RTVE Play ships an update every 3 weeks, and Television Spain every 3 weeks. Most recently, RTVE Play was updated on October 26, 2026 and Television Spain on October 27, 2026.

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