# RTÉ Player vs Cheltenham Racecourse

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RTÉ Player at 46% against Cheltenham Racecourse's 0%. RTÉ Player also leads on ratings volume (6.3K vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). Cheltenham Racecourse's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Cheltenham Racecourse 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 2, 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 Cheltenham Racecourse's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

RTÉ Player ships an update every 3 weeks, Cheltenham Racecourse monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RTÉ Player | Cheltenham Racecourse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rte-player/id484129073/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cheltenham-racecourse/id6465276522/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.3K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **46.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 50 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [RTÉ](https://appshunter.io/developer/417236883) | [Jockey Club Racecourses](https://appshunter.io/developer/1324532062) |

## 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


### Cheltenham Racecourse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cheltenham-racecourse/id6465276522)

Enhance your race day experience with the official companion app. Access tickets, navigate the venue with an interactive map, and stay updated with live racecards, odds, and results. Get the latest news on races and events.

**Highlights:** Digital ticket wallet, Interactive venue map with wayfinding, Live racecards with odds and results, Latest news and event updates, Information on amenities, shops, and dining

**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 Cheltenham Racecourse free?

Cheltenham Racecourse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RTÉ Player or Cheltenham Racecourse?

Cheltenham Racecourse is rated higher. RTÉ Player averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while Cheltenham Racecourse averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do RTÉ Player or Cheltenham Racecourse have ads?

RTÉ Player shows ads; Cheltenham Racecourse does not.

### Which is updated more often, RTÉ Player or Cheltenham Racecourse?

RTÉ Player ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cheltenham Racecourse monthly. Most recently, RTÉ Player was updated on October 26, 2026 and Cheltenham Racecourse on October 24, 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.*