Comparison

WAN IFRA vs COSMO|PLAYOUT

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

Head to head
About

WAN IFRA

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WAN-IFRA (World Association of News Publishers) is the global organization of the world’s press, representing news publishers and media professionals worldwide. Our mission is to protect the rights of journalists, promote press freedom, and support the development of sustainable, innovative, and independent news publishing. Through our industry-leading events, research, and advocacy, WAN-IFRA provides a platform for media professionals to connect, exchange ideas, and drive the future of journalism. Join us at our conferences, summits, and training programs to explore the latest trends, strategies, and technologies shaping the news industry.

About

COSMO|PLAYOUT

Features
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COSMO|PLAYOUT is a mobile application for working with COSMO|PLAYOUT broadcast playout environments. The application is designed for operators, engineers, and technical staff who work with television and FAST channels and broadcast infrastructure based on COSMO|PLAYOUT. COSMO|PLAYOUT Mobile provides convenient mobile access to operational workflows, allowing users to monitor channel activity, review on-air information, work with media resources and playlists, and quickly access important system data from a phone or tablet. The application helps support everyday media operations when fast access to playout information and controls is required outside the full desktop workspace.

Screenshots

WAN IFRA4 screens
COSMO|PLAYOUT3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: WAN IFRA at 13.0 against COSMO|PLAYOUT's 15.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WAN IFRA ships an update every 11 days, COSMO|PLAYOUT fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
WAN IFRA versus COSMO|PLAYOUT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWAN IFRACOSMO|PLAYOUT
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 days β€” betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better15.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size73 MB61 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperWAN-IFRACosmonova Broadcast

In-app purchases

None

WAN IFRA

No in-app purchases

None

COSMO|PLAYOUT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WAN IFRA free?
WAN IFRA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is COSMO|PLAYOUT free?
COSMO|PLAYOUT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WAN IFRA or COSMO|PLAYOUT have ads?
Neither WAN IFRA nor COSMO|PLAYOUT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WAN IFRA or COSMO|PLAYOUT?
WAN IFRA ships an update every 11 days, and COSMO|PLAYOUT fortnightly. Most recently, WAN IFRA was updated on October 3, 2026 and COSMO|PLAYOUT on October 12, 2026.

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