# RTP Play vs STV Play

RTP Play and STV Play both sit at 3.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of STV Play's written reviews are positive against 23% of RTP Play's. STV Play also leads on ads (none vs shown). RTP Play's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, rating, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. STV Play sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. RTP Play asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for RTP Play against 3.8 for STV Play. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 45 and 13 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 23% of RTP Play's written reviews are positive against 75% of STV Play's.

RTP Play ships an update every 2 months, STV Play every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RTP Play | STV Play |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rtp-play/id923424585/reviews) | **[3.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stv-play/id1352413930/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **45** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 23.1% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rádio e Televisão de Portugal, S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/449177848) | [SOICO - SOCIEDADE INDEPENDENTE DE COMUNICACAO, LIMITADA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1352413929) |

## What reviewers say

### RTP Play

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rtp-play/id923424585)

Access a wide range of quality content including series, films, documentaries, sports, and news. Enjoy live TV channels, podcasts, and radio broadcasts on any screen without extra costs or mandatory registration.

**Highlights:** Exclusive Portuguese productions and international premieres, Over 20 live TV channels in real-time, Thousands of podcasts and radio broadcasts, Informative and inspiring documentaries, Cross-platform viewing (mobile, tablet, TV), Continue watching and save favorites, Chromecast and AirPlay support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### STV Play

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stv-play/id1352413930)

Access a wide variety of movies, series, documentaries, and favorite shows on demand. Enjoy live TV streaming, offline viewing, and personalized content with a favorites list. Subscribe for full access to a constantly updated catalog.

**Highlights:** Live streaming of favorite channels, Exclusive catalog with weekly updates, Offline viewing by downloading content, Personalized experience with favorites list, Access to movies, series, and documentaries

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| STV Play Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| STV Play Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| STV Play Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RTP Play free?

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

### Is STV Play free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RTP Play or STV Play?

STV Play is rated higher. RTP Play averages 3.8 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while STV Play averages 3.8 from 13 ratings.

### Do RTP Play or STV Play have ads?

RTP Play shows ads; STV Play does not.

### Which is updated more often, RTP Play or STV Play?

RTP Play ships an update every 2 months, and STV Play every 6 months. Most recently, RTP Play was updated on October 24, 2026 and STV Play on October 24, 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.*