# RTÉ Player vs Red~Handed

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RTÉ Player at none against Red~Handed's 1. RTÉ Player also leads on ratings volume (6.3K vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). Red~Handed's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Red~Handed sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RTÉ Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

Red~Handed 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

RTÉ Player ships an update every 3 weeks, Red~Handed every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RTÉ Player | Red~Handed |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rte-player/id484129073/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redhanded/id6794058831/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 46.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 50 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RTÉ](https://appshunter.io/developer/417236883) | [GOBSMACKED LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794019757) |

## 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


### Red~Handed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redhanded/id6794058831)

This entertainment app provides a fun, fictional lie detector experience for parties and family gatherings. Ask questions, record the interrogation, and get a dramatic, humorous verdict. All results are for entertainment purposes only.

**Highlights:** Fictional lie detection for entertainment, Record video of interrogations, Capture dramatic analysis and verdicts, Share interrogation videos and results, Humorous commentary and dubious science, Easy to use for parties and families

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Red Handed Premium | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RTÉ Player free?

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

### Is Red~Handed free?

Red~Handed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RTÉ Player or Red~Handed?

Red~Handed is rated higher. RTÉ Player averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while Red~Handed averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do RTÉ Player or Red~Handed have ads?

RTÉ Player shows ads; Red~Handed does not.

### Which is updated more often, RTÉ Player or Red~Handed?

RTÉ Player ships an update every 3 weeks, and Red~Handed every 5 weeks. Most recently, RTÉ Player was updated on November 1, 2026 and Red~Handed on October 31, 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.*