# RTÉ Player vs 4VR

The clearest difference is rating: RTÉ Player at 4.7 against 4VR's 1.2. RTÉ Player also leads on review sentiment (46% vs 4%) and ratings volume (6.3K vs 104). 4VR's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, 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.

RTÉ Player holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RTÉ Player has 6.3K ratings behind it against 104, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of RTÉ Player's written reviews are positive against 4% of 4VR's.

RTÉ Player ships an update every 5 weeks, 4VR every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RTÉ Player | 4VR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rte-player/id484129073/reviews)** | [1.2 (104 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4vr/id1391573417/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.3K** | 104 |
| Positive reviews | **46.1% of reviews** | 4.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 54 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [RTÉ](https://appshunter.io/developer/417236883) | [Channel 4](https://appshunter.io/developer/385532930) |

## 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


### 4VR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4vr/id1391573417)

Explore immersive content from Channel 4. Experience a new way to engage with television through virtual reality and augmented reality features.

**Highlights:** Immersive content, Virtual reality experiences, Augmented reality features, Channel 4 exclusive content

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RTÉ Player free?

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

### Is 4VR free?

4VR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RTÉ Player or 4VR?

RTÉ Player is rated higher. RTÉ Player averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while 4VR averages 1.2 from 104 ratings.

### Do RTÉ Player or 4VR have ads?

RTÉ Player shows ads; 4VR does not.

### Which is updated more often, RTÉ Player or 4VR?

RTÉ Player ships an update every 5 weeks, and 4VR every 4 months. Most recently, RTÉ Player was updated on October 14, 2026 and 4VR on October 14, 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.*