# RTÉ Player vs Feedbag

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RTÉ Player at none against Feedbag's 2. Feedbag's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Feedbag sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. RTÉ Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

RTÉ Player ships an update every 5 weeks, Feedbag every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RTÉ Player | Feedbag |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rte-player/id484129073/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **6.3K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 46.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 54 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RTÉ](https://appshunter.io/developer/417236883) | [Digitree Software Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/459142146) |

## What reviewers say

### RTÉ Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rte-player/id484129073)

Access a vast library of Irish television content, both live and on-demand. Stream popular dramas, sports, entertainment, and children's programs from RTÉ channels. Features include personalized recommendations, watchlists, and accessibility options.

**Highlights:** Live and on-demand TV streaming, Thousands of favorite RTÉ shows, Full series of dramas and soaps, Live sporting action, RTÉ Player Kids section, In-vision ISL and Audio Description, Personalized recommendations and watchlists

**In-app purchases:** none


### Feedbag

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feedbag/id1286563498)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Access | $0.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Access | $10.49 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RTÉ Player free?

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

### Is Feedbag free?

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

### Do RTÉ Player or Feedbag have ads?

RTÉ Player shows ads; Feedbag does not.

### Which is updated more often, RTÉ Player or Feedbag?

RTÉ Player ships an update every 5 weeks, and Feedbag every 6 weeks. Most recently, RTÉ Player was updated on October 12, 2026 and Feedbag on May 16, 2026.

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