# RTÉ Player vs iTV Shows

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RTÉ Player at none against iTV Shows's 6. RTÉ Player also leads on ratings volume (6.3K vs 192) and device support (4 vs 2). iTV Shows's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iTV Shows sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 2 months. RTÉ Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for RTÉ Player against 4.6 for iTV Shows. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RTÉ Player has 6.3K ratings behind it against 192, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 46% and 46% positive.

RTÉ Player ships an update every 3 weeks, iTV Shows every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RTÉ Player | iTV Shows |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rte-player/id484129073/reviews)** | [4.6 (192 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itv-shows/id741292427/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.3K** | 192 |
| Positive reviews | 46.1% of reviews | **46.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RTÉ](https://appshunter.io/developer/417236883) | [Antoine Gamond](https://appshunter.io/developer/741292430) |

## 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


### iTV Shows

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itv-shows/id741292427)

Easily track your favorite TV series and discover new ones with this powerful app. Mark watched episodes, see what's next, and get notified about new releases. Enjoy a seamless, private experience with iCloud synchronization.

**Highlights:** Track favorite TV series, Discover new shows, Mark watched episodes, See next episode details, New episode notifications, iCloud synchronization, Trakt.tv integration

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iTV Shows+ 2 months | $0.99 | per 2 months |
| iTV Shows+ Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| iTV Shows+ Quaterly sub. | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| iTV Shows+ Yearly Special | $6.99 | per year |
| iTV Shows+ Yearly Sub. | $9.99 | per year |
| iTV Shows+ Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best TV tracking app
- 👍 Great interface and design
- 👍 Helpful for keeping up with shows
- 👍 Accurate and up-to-date information
- 🚀 Syncs well across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🐛 Unreliable sync and data loss
- 🔒 Paywall for basic features
- 🔒 Forced to pay for updates
- 🐛 Slow development and lack of support

**Reported bugs**

- Episodes randomly marked as unwatched
- Shows disappearing from the app
- Search function not working
- Incompatibility issues with iOS updates
- iCloud/Trakt sync not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Add movie tracking
- Customizable categories and sorting
- Ability to add personal notes
- Improved notification system
- Restore removed features from previous versions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RTÉ Player free?

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

### Is iTV Shows free?

iTV Shows is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RTÉ Player or iTV Shows?

RTÉ Player is rated higher. RTÉ Player averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while iTV Shows averages 4.6 from 192 ratings.

### Do RTÉ Player or iTV Shows have ads?

RTÉ Player shows ads; iTV Shows does not.

### Which is updated more often, RTÉ Player or iTV Shows?

RTÉ Player ships an update every 3 weeks, and iTV Shows every 10 days. Most recently, RTÉ Player was updated on October 16, 2026 and iTV Shows on October 17, 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.*