Comparison

RTÉ Player vs Videobet

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RTÉ Player

Stream thousands of popular Irish TV shows, dramas, soaps, live sports, and entertainment on demand. Access live channels and a dedicated kids' section. Sign in to save favorites, get personalized recommendations, and continue watching across devices.

Highlights
  • Live and on-demand Irish TV shows
  • Full series of dramas and soaps
  • Live sporting action
  • Dedicated RTÉ Kids section
  • In-vision ISL and Audio Description
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Watchlist and continue watching
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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.

About

Videobet

Features
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Videobet is the easiest way to discover and book screenings at Videobet Cinema. Browse today’s lineup, explore film details, reserve seats, manage your tickets, and stay close to a community built around arthouse cinema, culture, and conversation. Use the app to check showtimes, view featured films and special events, access member benefits, and keep all your bookings in one place. From lobby discovery to ticket confirmation, Videobet is designed to make the cinema experience feel simple, fast, and premium. Whether you’re planning ahead or booking on the day, Videobet helps you move from browsing to your seat with less friction.

Screenshots

RTÉ Player4 screens
Videobet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Videobet at none against RTÉ Player's shown. RTÉ Player's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RTÉ Player ships an update every 3 weeks, Videobet every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
RTÉ Player versus Videobet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRTÉ PlayerVideobet
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews46.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB28 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperRTÉHermella Abay

In-app purchases

None

RTÉ Player

No in-app purchases

None

Videobet

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RTÉ Player free?
RTÉ Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Videobet free?
Videobet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RTÉ Player or Videobet have ads?
RTÉ Player shows ads; Videobet does not.
Which is updated more often, RTÉ Player or Videobet?
RTÉ Player ships an update every 3 weeks, and Videobet every 2 months. Most recently, RTÉ Player was updated on November 8, 2026 and Videobet on October 31, 2026.

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