# RTL vs Programme TV France (FR)

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RTL at 45% against Programme TV France (FR)'s 0%. RTL also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and update cadence (monthly vs every 14 months). Programme TV France (FR)'s advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 15.0). 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.

RTL holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RTL has 94 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of RTL's written reviews are positive against 0% of Programme TV France (FR)'s.

RTL ships an update monthly, Programme TV France (FR) every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RTL | Programme TV France (FR) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rtl/id556668009/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/programme-tv-france-fr/id867223921/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **94** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **44.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 112 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [M6 Web](https://appshunter.io/developer/363491745) | [Thomas Gesland](https://appshunter.io/developer/796977964) |

## What reviewers say

### RTL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rtl/id556668009)

Access live radio, replays, and exclusive podcasts from France's leading private radio station. Customize your experience with personalized content, downloads, and notifications. Enjoy digital radio stations and original podcasts on the go.

**Highlights:** Live audio and video streaming, On-demand show replays, Exclusive podcasts, Personalized content following, Offline episode downloads, Customizable notifications, Digital radio stations, CarPlay compatibility

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Programme TV France (FR)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/programme-tv-france-fr/id867223921)

Access a comprehensive TV guide for all major French television channels. Easily find programs, manage favorite stations, and use the app internationally. Optimized for the latest iOS devices.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive TV program guide, All major French TV channels, International usability, Favorite station bookmarking, New flat design, iOS 11 compatibility

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RTL free?

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

### Is Programme TV France (FR) free?

Programme TV France (FR) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RTL or Programme TV France (FR)?

RTL is rated higher. RTL averages 4.6 out of 5 from 94 ratings, while Programme TV France (FR) averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do RTL or Programme TV France (FR) have ads?

Neither RTL nor Programme TV France (FR) shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RTL or Programme TV France (FR)?

RTL ships an update monthly, and Programme TV France (FR) every 14 months. Most recently, RTL was updated on October 20, 2026 and Programme TV France (FR) on October 14, 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.*