# RTP Play vs Benfica Play

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Benfica Play at 100% against RTP Play's 23%. Benfica Play also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.8) and ads (none vs shown). RTP Play's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (45 vs 9). On price, update cadence and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Benfica Play sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. RTP Play asks for nothing beyond the download.

Benfica Play holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RTP Play has 45 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of RTP Play's written reviews are positive against 100% of Benfica Play's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RTP Play | Benfica Play |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rtp-play/id923424585/reviews) | **[4.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benfica-play/id1489174646/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **45** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 23.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 234 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rádio e Televisão de Portugal, S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/449177848) | [Sport Lisboa e Benfica Multimédia](https://appshunter.io/developer/562276260) |

## 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


### Benfica Play

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benfica-play/id1489174646)

Access exclusive behind-the-scenes content and daily stories about Sport Lisboa Benfica. This on-demand app offers a unique look into the club's operations and narratives.

**Highlights:** Exclusive behind-the-scenes content, Daily club stories, On-demand access, Official club app

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Mensal | $2.49 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RTP Play free?

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

### Is Benfica Play free?

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

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

Benfica Play is rated higher. RTP Play averages 3.8 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Benfica Play averages 4.9 from 9 ratings.

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

RTP Play shows ads; Benfica Play does not.

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

RTP Play ships an update every 2 months, and Benfica Play every 2 months. Most recently, RTP Play was updated on October 24, 2026 and Benfica Play on October 21, 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.*