# RaiPlay vs Slesh

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Slesh at 67% against RaiPlay's 11%. Slesh also leads on ads (none vs shown). RaiPlay's advantage is rating (2.3 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (204 vs 1). 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.

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. Written reviews complicate that: 11% of RaiPlay's written reviews are positive against 67% of Slesh's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

RaiPlay ships an update fortnightly, Slesh every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RaiPlay | Slesh |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/slesh/id6502529395/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **204** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 11.5% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 69 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [RAI - Radio Televisione Italiana S.p.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/378456083) | [Slesh Srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644864707) |

## 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)


### Slesh

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slesh/id6502529395)

Experience your favorite events cashless by pre-loading funds and using an NFC bracelet for rapid purchases of food, drinks, and merchandise. Manage refunds and stay updated on event lineups and artist schedules.

**Highlights:** Cashless event experience, NFC bracelet for quick purchases, Pre-load festival credit, Explore event lineups, Favorite artists and get notifications, Purchase event merchandise, Manage refunds

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RaiPlay free?

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

### Is Slesh free?

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

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

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

### Do RaiPlay or Slesh have ads?

RaiPlay shows ads; Slesh does not.

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

RaiPlay ships an update fortnightly, and Slesh every 3 weeks. Most recently, RaiPlay was updated on October 20, 2026 and Slesh on October 13, 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.*