# RTÉ Player vs Omniplex Cinemas

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | RTÉ Player | Omniplex Cinemas |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/omniplex-cinemas/id725328443/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **45.9% of reviews** | 17.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 53 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RTÉ](https://appshunter.io/developer/417236883) | [Omniplex Cinema Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/725328446) |

## 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


### Omniplex Cinemas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/omniplex-cinemas/id725328443)

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.

**Highlights:** Fast ticket booking, Pre-order food and drinks, Digital tickets, Ticket sale notifications, Loyalty program integration, Find nearest cinemas, Watch movie trailers

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RTÉ Player free?

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

### Is Omniplex Cinemas free?

Omniplex Cinemas is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RTÉ Player or Omniplex Cinemas?

Omniplex Cinemas is rated higher. RTÉ Player averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while Omniplex Cinemas averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do RTÉ Player or Omniplex Cinemas have ads?

RTÉ Player shows ads; Omniplex Cinemas does not.

### Which is updated more often, RTÉ Player or Omniplex Cinemas?

RTÉ Player ships an update every 5 weeks, and Omniplex Cinemas every 2 months. Most recently, RTÉ Player was updated on September 22, 2026 and Omniplex Cinemas on September 24, 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.*