# RaiPlay vs La7

The clearest difference is rating: La7 at 4.0 against RaiPlay's 2.3. RaiPlay's advantage is ratings volume (201 vs 4) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, 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.

La7 holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RaiPlay has 201 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 12% of RaiPlay's written reviews are positive against 0% of La7's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

RaiPlay ships an update fortnightly, La7 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RaiPlay | La7 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (201 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raiplay/id501323740/reviews) | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/la7/id1475892855/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **201** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **11.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 69 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RAI - Radio Televisione Italiana S.p.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/378456083) | [La7 S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/996522920) |

## What reviewers say

### RaiPlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raiplay/id501323740)

Access a vast library of Italian and international films, series, cultural programs, and entertainment content on demand. Stream live Rai channels and enjoy personalized features like watchlists and downloads. Registration is free and secure.

**Highlights:** On-demand films and series, Live streaming of Rai channels, Cultural and entertainment programs, Personalized watchlists, Offline downloads, TV Guide and Replay

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🇮🇹 Good app for watching Italian TV
- 🇺🇸 Allows Italians abroad to access content
- 🎥 Excellent content selection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 🔌 Unreliable streaming, constant buffering
- 📍 Limited availability outside of Italy
- 🤖 Poor user interface and navigation
- 🔒 Difficult login and account management

**Reported bugs**

- Playback issues, videos not loading properly
- App crashing on launch or during use
- Disappearing downloaded content
- Inconsistent behavior across platforms

**Requested features**

- Offline viewing and download capabilities
- Improved content availability for users abroad
- Better organization of on-demand content
- Support for external device controls (e.g. AirPlay)


### La7

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/la7/id1475892855)

Stream live TV channels or watch your favorite shows on demand in high quality. Create a profile to manage playlists, get notified of new content, and resume watching where you left off across devices.

**Highlights:** Live TV streaming, On-demand content, Personalized playlists, Watchlist management, Cross-device viewing

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RaiPlay free?

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

### Is La7 free?

La7 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RaiPlay or La7?

La7 is rated higher. RaiPlay averages 2.3 out of 5 from 201 ratings, while La7 averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do RaiPlay or La7 have ads?

Both RaiPlay and La7 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, RaiPlay or La7?

RaiPlay ships an update fortnightly, and La7 every 2 months. Most recently, RaiPlay was updated on September 22, 2026 and La7 on August 30, 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.*