Comparison

Virgin Media Play vs MI Org

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Vote for contestants
  • Read contestant bios
  • View exclusive content
  • Get competition news
  • Follow favorite contestants
  • Receive notifications
Features
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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

Screenshots

Virgin Media Play4 screens
MI Org4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Virgin Media Play versus MI Org: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVirgin Media PlayMI Org
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB59 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTV3 TELEVISION NETWORK LIMITEDOne Stop Productions

Customer experience

Virgin Media Play

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive11.8%
Neutral5.9%
Negative82.4%

MI Org

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Virgin Media Play

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

MI Org

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Bronze$5.491 Month
  • Premium Silver$16.996 Months
  • Premium Gold$22.491 Year
One-time6
  • Package 1$0.99
  • Package 5$3.99
  • Package 10$8.99
Show 3 more
  • Package 20$17.99
  • Package 50$44.99
  • Package 100$89.99

Questions

Is Virgin Media Play free?
Virgin Media Play is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MI Org free?
MI Org is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Virgin Media Play or MI Org?
MI Org is rated higher. Virgin Media Play averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while MI Org averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Virgin Media Play or MI Org have ads?
Virgin Media Play shows ads; MI Org does not.
Which is updated more often, Virgin Media Play or MI Org?
Virgin Media Play ships an update monthly, and MI Org every 3 months. Most recently, Virgin Media Play was updated on November 6, 2026 and MI Org on November 3, 2026.

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