# RaiPlay vs Host Milano

The clearest difference is rating: RaiPlay at 2.3 against Host Milano's 1.0. RaiPlay also leads on ratings volume (204 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). Host Milano's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

RaiPlay holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RaiPlay has 204 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RaiPlay | Host Milano |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.3 (204 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raiplay/id501323740/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/host-milano/id1577975681/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **204** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 11.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 69 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RAI - Radio Televisione Italiana S.p.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/378456083) | [FIERA MILANO SPA](https://appshunter.io/developer/669068261) |

## 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)


### Host Milano

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/host-milano/id1577975681)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RaiPlay free?

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

### Is Host Milano free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RaiPlay or Host Milano?

RaiPlay is rated higher. RaiPlay averages 2.3 out of 5 from 204 ratings, while Host Milano averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do RaiPlay or Host Milano have ads?

RaiPlay shows ads; Host Milano does not.

### Which is updated more often, RaiPlay or Host Milano?

RaiPlay ships an update fortnightly, and Host Milano fortnightly. Most recently, RaiPlay was updated on October 23, 2026 and Host Milano on October 24, 2026.

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