# RTÉ Player vs TVNZ+

The clearest difference is rating: RTÉ Player at 4.7 against TVNZ+'s 2.0. RTÉ Player also leads on review sentiment (46% vs 5%) and ratings volume (6.3K vs 50). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RTÉ Player has 6.3K ratings behind it against 50, 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 5% of TVNZ+'s.

RTÉ Player ships an update every 3 weeks, TVNZ+ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RTÉ Player | TVNZ+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rte-player/id484129073/reviews)** | [2.0 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvnz-plus/id592636641/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.3K** | 50 |
| Positive reviews | **46.1% of reviews** | 5.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [RTÉ](https://appshunter.io/developer/417236883) | [Television New Zealand Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/329786383) |

## 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


### TVNZ+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvnz-plus/id592636641)

Stream a vast library of movies and TV shows, including local New Zealand content and international hits. Watch live TV channels, catch up on the latest episodes express from the world, and enjoy live sports for free. Personalize your viewing with profiles and receive new episode alerts.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of movies, Live TV channels (TVNZ 1, 2, DUKE), Express from the world shows, Live and free sports, New episode alerts, Personalized profiles, Multiple device support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great content selection
- 💡 Useful for a free app
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Smooth streaming performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Poor search and navigation
- 💸 Too many ads
- 🔍 Difficult to resume watching
- 🔌 Unreliable casting/connectivity

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes or gets stuck on black screen
- Loses playback position when app is closed
- Ads repeatedly play even after content has resumed
- Casting issues cause loss of controls and playback
- Subtitles cannot be turned off

**Requested features**

- Ability to skip ads
- Option to turn off subtitles
- Improved resume/continue watching functionality
- Better Chromecast/casting support
- Ability to pay for ad-free experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RTÉ Player free?

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

### Is TVNZ+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RTÉ Player or TVNZ+?

RTÉ Player is rated higher. RTÉ Player averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while TVNZ+ averages 2.0 from 50 ratings.

### Do RTÉ Player or TVNZ+ have ads?

Both RTÉ Player and TVNZ+ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, RTÉ Player or TVNZ+?

RTÉ Player ships an update every 3 weeks, and TVNZ+ fortnightly. Most recently, RTÉ Player was updated on October 16, 2026 and TVNZ+ on October 18, 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.*