# RTL vs Courrier international

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RTL at none against Courrier international's 18. RTL also leads on ads (none vs shown). Courrier international's advantage is review sentiment (73% vs 45%) and ratings volume (666 vs 94). On price, rating, update cadence and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Courrier international sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. RTL asks for nothing beyond the download.

Courrier international holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Courrier international has 666 ratings behind it against 94, 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 73% of Courrier international's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RTL | Courrier international |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rtl/id556668009/reviews) | **[4.8 (666 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/courrier-international/id921592832/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 94 | **666** |
| Positive reviews | 44.9% of reviews | **72.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 112 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [M6 Web](https://appshunter.io/developer/363491745) | [Courrier International](https://appshunter.io/developer/381701781) |

## 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


### Courrier international

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/courrier-international/id921592832)

Access curated global news, in-depth analysis, and a digital version of a weekly magazine. Stay informed with daily updates, personalized content, and a reader-friendly interface. Explore diverse topics from international politics to culture.

**Highlights:** Curated global news, Digital weekly magazine, Personalized article saving, Thematic newsletter subscriptions, Searchable news archive, Customizable reading settings, Astrology and poetic forecasts

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Offre spéciale étudiants - Mensuel | $3.99 | per month |
| Offre spéciale mensuelle | $3.99 | per month |
| Offre palier mensuelle | $3.99 | per month |
| Offre spéciale mensuelle | $3.99 | per month |
| Offre mensuelle | $6.99 | per month |
| Abonnement 3 mois | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Offre spéciale annuelle | $34.99 | per year |
| Offre spéciale annuelle | $44.99 | per year |
| Offre annuelle | $59.99 | per year |
| hebdomadaire 1307 | $1.99 | one-time |
| hebdomadaire 1324 | $2.99 | one-time |
| hebdomadaire 1334 | $2.99 | one-time |
| hebdomadaire 1346 | $2.99 | one-time |
| hebdomadaire 1348 | $2.99 | one-time |
| hebdomadaire 1357 | $2.99 | one-time |
| hebdomadaire 1360 | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🗺️ Diverse international coverage
- 💡 Helpful features like daily news digest
- 🗞️ High-quality articles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and technical issues
- 📥 Download problems for offline reading
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- 💤 Slow performance on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to restore subscriptions
- Frequent login issues
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Unreliable offline access to content

**Requested features**

- Add a dark mode option
- Improve article bookmarking and saving
- Implement a comprehensive search feature
- Optimize the app for better performance on mobile devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RTL free?

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

### Is Courrier international free?

Courrier international is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RTL or Courrier international?

Courrier international is rated higher. RTL averages 4.6 out of 5 from 94 ratings, while Courrier international averages 4.8 from 666 ratings.

### Do RTL or Courrier international have ads?

Courrier international shows ads; RTL does not.

### Which is updated more often, RTL or Courrier international?

RTL ships an update monthly, and Courrier international monthly. Most recently, RTL was updated on October 20, 2026 and Courrier international on October 21, 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.*