# RTÉ Player vs RTLPlay.lu

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RTÉ Player at 46% against RTLPlay.lu's 0%. RTÉ Player also leads on ratings volume (6.3K vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). RTLPlay.lu's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, 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.

RTLPlay.lu holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RTÉ Player has 6.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of RTÉ Player's written reviews are positive against 0% of RTLPlay.lu's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

RTÉ Player ships an update every 5 weeks, RTLPlay.lu every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RTÉ Player | RTLPlay.lu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rte-player/id484129073/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rtlplaylu/id1497564991/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **45.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 53 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [RTÉ](https://appshunter.io/developer/417236883) | [CLT-UFA](https://appshunter.io/developer/287111150) |

## 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


### RTLPlay.lu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rtlplaylu/id1497564991)

Access a wide variety of Luxembourgish audio and video content, including TV shows, original podcasts, and live radio. Enjoy series, documentaries, news, and kids' programming on the go.

**Highlights:** Watch TV shows, Listen to podcasts, Live radio streaming, Original content, Kids' shows, Documentaries, Daily news

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RTÉ Player free?

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

### Is RTLPlay.lu free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RTÉ Player or RTLPlay.lu?

RTLPlay.lu is rated higher. RTÉ Player averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while RTLPlay.lu averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do RTÉ Player or RTLPlay.lu have ads?

Both RTÉ Player and RTLPlay.lu show ads.

### Which is updated more often, RTÉ Player or RTLPlay.lu?

RTÉ Player ships an update every 5 weeks, and RTLPlay.lu every 3 months. Most recently, RTÉ Player was updated on September 22, 2026 and RTLPlay.lu on September 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.*