RTÉ Player vs Omniplex Cinemas
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.
Omniplex Cinemas
Easily book movie tickets and pre-order snacks and drinks to skip lines. Stay updated on new releases and special events. Connect your loyalty account for personalized rewards and access exclusive content.
- Fast ticket booking
- Pre-order food and drinks
- Digital tickets
- Ticket sale notifications
- Loyalty program integration
- Find nearest cinemas
- Watch movie trailers
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Experience More with the Omniplex Cinemas App Step into the ultimate movie-going experience with the Omniplex Cinemas app - your all-in-one ticket to cinema magic. Whether you're a frequent moviegoer, a family planning a fun outing, or a passionate film fan, this app is designed to bring the excitement of the big screen right to your fingertips. Book cinema tickets fast and easy Skip the lines and secure your seat in seconds. With lightning-fast booking, you can browse current and upcoming movies, select your favourite showtimes, and save your tickets directly in the app or to your Apple or Google Wallet. Never miss a blockbuster again! Pre-order food and skip the kiosk queues Why wait? Order your popcorn, snacks and drinks before you arrive and breeze past the queues. Our quick "previously ordered" feature remembers your favorites, making your cinema visit smooth and enjoyable from start to finish. Stay up to date with ticket notifications Get notified the instant tickets go on sale for the latest releases, exclusive screenings, and special events. Be first in line for your favourite films and plan your movie nights with ease. Explore personalised features with MyOmniPass Connect your MyOmniPass loyalty account to access your own personal watchlist, the MyOmniPass Movie of the Moment, view user stats, and unlock a world of rewards. Earn points with every visit and enjoy an experience tailored just for you. Discover your nearest Omniplex cinemas Location-based cinema listings make it effortless to find showtimes at your closest venue. Filter by date, time, or format to pick the perfect movie experience. Watch trailers and plan your trip Preview upcoming releases with in-app trailer playback, so you always know what’s worth watching. Pair your favourite films with delicious food and snacks pre-ordered right from your phone. Omniplex Cinema app combines convenience, speed, and loyalty rewards in one cinematic package. Designed to make every visit memorable and hassle-free, this app puts the magic of movies directly in your hands. Download the Omniplex Cinema app today and Experience More.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Omniplex Cinemas at none against RTÉ Player's shown. Omniplex Cinemas also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). RTÉ Player's advantage is review sentiment (46% vs 18%) and ratings volume (6.3K vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Omniplex Cinemas 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. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of RTÉ Player's written reviews are positive against 18% of Omniplex Cinemas's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
RTÉ Player ships an update every 5 weeks, Omniplex Cinemas every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RTÉ Player | Omniplex Cinemas |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (6.3K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 45.9% of reviews — better | 17.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6.3K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RTÉ | Omniplex Cinema Group |
Customer experience
RTÉ Player
Omniplex Cinemas
In-app purchases
RTÉ Player
No in-app purchases
Omniplex Cinemas
No in-app purchases
