# RaiPlay vs TVdream

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TVdream at 67% against RaiPlay's 11%. TVdream also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.3) and ads (none vs shown). RaiPlay's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 63 months) and ratings volume (204 vs 8). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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.

TVdream holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RaiPlay has 204 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of RaiPlay's written reviews are positive against 67% of TVdream's.

RaiPlay ships an update fortnightly, TVdream every 63 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RaiPlay | TVdream |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (204 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raiplay/id501323740/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvdream/id1522052864/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **204** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 11.5% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 63 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 69 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [RAI - Radio Televisione Italiana S.p.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/378456083) | [Giuseppe Favaro'](https://appshunter.io/developer/1522052866) |

## 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)


### TVdream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvdream/id1522052864)

Access hundreds of official, free-to-air live streaming TV channels from Italy and around the world. Explore content by category, save favorites, and discover live webcam feeds. Ensures legal and transparent viewing through official sources.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of official live streaming channels, Categorized content (Sports, News, Music, etc.), Live webcam feeds, Personalized favorites playlist, Detailed channel information, Intelligent multi-key search

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RaiPlay free?

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

### Is TVdream free?

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

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

TVdream is rated higher. RaiPlay averages 2.3 out of 5 from 204 ratings, while TVdream averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do RaiPlay or TVdream have ads?

RaiPlay shows ads; TVdream does not.

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

RaiPlay ships an update fortnightly, and TVdream every 63 months. Most recently, RaiPlay was updated on October 23, 2026 and TVdream on October 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.*