# RaiPlay vs Play2000

The clearest difference is rating: Play2000 at 5.0 against RaiPlay's 2.3. Play2000 also leads on ads (none vs shown). RaiPlay's advantage is ratings volume (203 vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Play2000 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RaiPlay has 203 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

RaiPlay ships an update fortnightly, Play2000 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RaiPlay | Play2000 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (203 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raiplay/id501323740/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play2000/id6448514268/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **203** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 11.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 69 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [RAI - Radio Televisione Italiana S.p.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/378456083) | [reteblu spa](https://appshunter.io/developer/675514920) |

## 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)


### Play2000

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play2000/id6448514268)

This streaming platform offers live broadcasts, on-demand videos, and podcasts from connected broadcasters. It aims to enrich user experiences with quality content, providing information, entertainment, and reflection. Users can save favorite content to a personalized list.

**Highlights:** Live streaming, Video on demand library, Podcast access, Personalized 'My List' feature, Content search functionality, Community-focused platform

**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 Play2000 free?

Play2000 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RaiPlay or Play2000?

Play2000 is rated higher. RaiPlay averages 2.3 out of 5 from 203 ratings, while Play2000 averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do RaiPlay or Play2000 have ads?

RaiPlay shows ads; Play2000 does not.

### Which is updated more often, RaiPlay or Play2000?

RaiPlay ships an update fortnightly, and Play2000 every 3 weeks. Most recently, RaiPlay was updated on October 15, 2026 and Play2000 on October 8, 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.*