# RM Play vs JB5

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JB5 at none against RM Play's 1. JB5 also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 67%). RM Play's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RM Play sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $40.00 per year. JB5 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for RM Play against 4.7 for JB5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 298 and 118 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of RM Play's written reviews are positive against 87% of JB5's.

RM Play ships an update every 2 months, JB5 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RM Play | JB5 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (298 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rm-play/id6446179185/reviews) | **[4.7 (118 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jb5/id6754331614/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **298** | 118 |
| Positive reviews | 67.1% of reviews | **87.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 108 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Real Madrid C.F.](https://appshunter.io/developer/327054747) | [Blue Lights Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1073107216) |

## What reviewers say

### RM Play

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rm-play/id6446179185)

Access exclusive Real Madrid video content, including match highlights, live TV, documentaries, and full games. Some premium content requires a Madridistas Premium membership.

**Highlights:** Exclusive video content, Match highlights, Live Real Madrid TV, In-depth documentaries, Complete match replays

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Madridista Premium | $40.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 📺 Rich behind-the-scenes content and documentaries
- ✨ Great graphics and user interface design
- 📱 Easy to navigate and use
- 🎬 Good highlight compilation videos
- 🌍 Comprehensive Real Madrid coverage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant and frequent logout issues
- 🔐 Cumbersome login process and authentication problems
- 🌐 Poor multilingual support and language settings
- 📺 Live match coverage shows fans instead of gameplay
- 💰 Misleading premium membership features and pricing

**Reported bugs**

- Login redirects to Real Madrid website instead of app
- Automatic logout during content playback
- Session expires unexpectedly every 15-50 minutes
- App forces logout when tapping notifications
- Birthday field not accepting input for account creation

**Requested features**

- English subtitles and multilingual support for all content
- Login memory/persistent session to avoid repeated logins
- Live match gameplay viewing instead of fan-focused camera
- Real Madrid TV schedule showing upcoming broadcasts
- Spoiler protection option to hide match results


### JB5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jb5/id6754331614)

Experience the world of a famous footballer with exclusive behind-the-scenes content, real-time match updates, and in-game stats. Discover his latest partnerships, shop official merchandise, and relive career highlights. Available in multiple languages.

**Highlights:** Exclusive behind-the-scenes content, Real-time match updates and stats, Partnership and merchandise information, Interviews and training videos, Career highlights and milestones, Multi-language support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RM Play free?

RM Play is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is JB5 free?

JB5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RM Play or JB5?

JB5 is rated higher. RM Play averages 4.6 out of 5 from 298 ratings, while JB5 averages 4.7 from 118 ratings.

### Do RM Play or JB5 have ads?

Neither RM Play nor JB5 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RM Play or JB5?

RM Play ships an update every 2 months, and JB5 every 5 weeks. Most recently, RM Play was updated on October 15, 2026 and JB5 on October 17, 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.*