RTÉ Player vs Fidgie
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RTÉ Player
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.
- 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
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RTÉ Player is the home of must-see TV in Ireland, live and on-demand. Watch 1000s of your favourite RTÉ shows. Full series of gripping drama from home and abroad, soaps, live sporting action and entertainment shows everyone’s talking about. Browse and switch between RTÉ channels - RTÉ One, RTÉ 2, RTÉ News and RTÉ Kids on the go. Entertain little ones with RTÉ Player Kids. A world of fun, learning and entertainment with the best RTÉJr programmes live and on demand. KEY FEATURES - Don’t miss a minute of the action, breaking news or live sport. -Discover the most-talked about shows like Room to Improve, Kin and Smother. -Access shows with in-vision Irish Sign Language (ISL) and Audio Description (AD) -Sign in to RTÉ Player to continue watching shows and pick up where you left off on any device. -Sign in and get recommendations tailored to you, making picking what to watch easier than ever. -Watch later. ‘Favourite’ a program to create a watchlist of programmes to go back to, so you don’t miss RTÉ’s most talked about shows. -Share your favourites with friends through social sharing. The RTÉ Player App uses streaming technology which means that you must be connected to the Internet in order to watch programmes. The app will automatically adjust video quality based on the speed of your WiFi connection.
Fidgie
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Fidgie makes bedtime magical. Our app creates personalized stories that bring your child’s imagination to life. Fidgie weaves a unique tale full of characters, adventures, and life lessons—perfect for winding down at night. With Fidgie, you can: Generate one-of-a-kind bedtime stories Listen to soothing audio narrations with different voices Explore cover art designed to spark imagination Enjoy screen-free storytelling for peaceful sleep Fidgie is designed to make bedtime special—for kids and for parents. Make tonight’s story unforgettable. Download Fidgie today. Our terms of use can be viewed at the following link: https://www.fidgie.com/terms Our privacy policy can be viewed at the following link: https://www.fidgie.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RTÉ Player at none against Fidgie's 2. RTÉ Player also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Fidgie sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. RTÉ Player asks for nothing beyond the download.
RTÉ Player ships an update every 3 weeks, Fidgie every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RTÉ Player | Fidgie |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (6.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 46.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RTÉ | Gibney Technology Enterprises Limited |
In-app purchases
RTÉ Player
No in-app purchases
Fidgie
- Fidgie$6.991 Month
- 15 Top Up Credits$6.99
