Virgin Media Play vs MI Org
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Virgin Media Play
Stream popular TV shows, dramas, and Irish content live or on demand. Enjoy features like restarting live shows, accessing all channels, and improved accessibility services. Discover new titles and search for favorites.
- Stream live and on-demand TV shows
- Restart live shows from the beginning
- Access all Virgin Media channels
- Improved accessibility (subtitles, audio description)
- Watch major shows minutes after airing
- Browse and search for new titles and favorites
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It’s Playtime! Virgin Media Play is Virgin Media Televisions revamped and brand new on demand Player. Looking to stream some of the most talked about TV shows for free? You’re in the right place. From homegrown Irish content and unmissable sport to reality boxsets and jaw-dropping dramas, Virgin Media Play has it all available live or on demand. What you’ll love about Virgin Media Play • Restart shows live from the beginning so you don’t miss a single moment. • Seamlessly watch all our channels within the app. • Improved accessibility services, including subtitles and audio description. • Stream major shows such as Love Island and Gogglebox Ireland minutes after they’ve aired so you don’t get FOMO. • We add new TV programmes and films all the time, so why not browse new titles or search for your favourites and stream to your device? So, what are you waiting for? Download the new and improved Virgin Media Play app to your mobile, tablet or smart TV and open up a world of entertainment at your fingertips. Got a feature you love? Share the love! Found a bug? We're here to squish it! Think there's a smoother way to do things? Let's optimize like there's no tomorrow! Don’t hesitate to get in touch to share your feedback by contacting playsupport@virginmedia.ie.
MI Org
Engage with the Miss Ireland competition by voting for contestants, reading their bios, and viewing exclusive content. Stay updated on the latest news and follow your favorite participants for notifications.
- Vote for contestants
- Read contestant bios
- View exclusive content
- Get competition news
- Follow favorite contestants
- Receive notifications
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Download the official Miss Ireland app and vote for your favorite Miss Ireland contestants and finalists on their way to become the next Miss Ireland. Read contestant bios, view exclusive content and learn more about this year’s competition. • Keep up to date on the latest Miss Ireland news and developments! • Follow your favorite contestants and be notified when they post to the app! SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE Subscribe to Miss Ireland Premium Club for UNLIMITED access to all features and premium content. Here are all the payment details: - You can subscribe for unlimited access to all features and premium content within Miss Ireland app. - Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually at the rate selected depending on the subscription plan. - Subscriptions auto-renew at the cost of the chosen package, unless cancelled 24-hours in advance prior to the end of the current period. The subscription fee is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Per Apple policy, no cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. Once purchased, refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Terms of Use: https://support.choicely.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://support.choicely.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MI Org at 5.0 against Virgin Media Play's 2.3. MI Org also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Virgin Media Play's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. MI Org sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month. Virgin Media Play asks for nothing beyond the download.
MI Org holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.
Virgin Media Play ships an update monthly, MI Org every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Virgin Media Play | MI Org |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TV3 TELEVISION NETWORK LIMITED | One Stop Productions |
Customer experience
Virgin Media Play
MI Org
In-app purchases
Virgin Media Play
No in-app purchases
MI Org
- Premium Bronze$5.491 Month
- Premium Silver$16.996 Months
- Premium Gold$22.491 Year
- Package 1$0.99
- Package 5$3.99
- Package 10$8.99
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- Package 20$17.99
- Package 50$44.99
- Package 100$89.99







