RTÉ Player vs HeritACT
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.
HeritACT
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Turn every visit into an interactive and immersive experience. This app is part of the HeritACT research project, funded by the European Union (Grant Agreement Number 101094998), and was developed with the participation of local communities to reveal the invisible layers of cultural heritage across the three pilot sites: Ballina (Ireland), Eleusis (Greece) and Milan (Italy). Each place holds unique stories, ready to be uncovered through augmented reality content. How it works: • Browse the list of available locations and select your destination to explore its stories. • Download the content in advance, even when connected to Wi-Fi. • Once on site, scan the QR codes along the route to access hidden memories. Done! Why choose this app: • Rich multimedia content for every point of interest • Simple and intuitive interface, suitable for all ages • No registration required to get started Wherever your visit takes you, you'll always have all the information you need right at your fingertips to make the most of your experience. Download the app and start exploring.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: HeritACT at none against RTÉ Player's shown. HeritACT also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). RTÉ Player's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RTÉ Player ships an update every 5 weeks, HeritACT every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RTÉ Player | HeritACT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (6.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 45.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RTÉ | THINGS s.r.l. |
In-app purchases
RTÉ Player
No in-app purchases
HeritACT
No in-app purchases









