# RTP Play vs TVI Pass

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RTP Play at none against TVI Pass's 15. RTP Play also leads on review sentiment (23% vs 0%) and ratings volume (44 vs 6). TVI Pass's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.8) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TVI Pass sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. RTP Play asks for nothing beyond the download.

TVI Pass holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RTP Play has 44 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 23% of RTP Play's written reviews are positive against 0% of TVI Pass's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

RTP Play ships an update every 2 months, TVI Pass monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RTP Play | TVI Pass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rtp-play/id923424585/reviews) | **[4.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvi-pass/id6502949272/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **44** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **23.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +12 |
| Developer | [Rádio e Televisão de Portugal, S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/449177848) | [Media Capital Digital, S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/419274598) |

## 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


### TVI Pass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvi-pass/id6502949272)

Access exclusive content, contests, and interactive features related to your favorite TV channel. Participate in live show voting, join themed chat rooms, and win unique prizes from the TVI group.

**Highlights:** Interactive TVI digital experience, Exclusive contests and giveaways, Live broadcast of selected programs, Voting for favorite contestants, Themed chat rooms for shows and soaps, Exclusive prizes from TVI brands

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Membro VIP | $3.99 | per month |
| TVI Pass: 1 Voto | $0.99 | one-time |
| Participação Única | $0.99 | one-time |
| Voto único | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack Passatempo | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack Bronze | $1.00 | one-time |
| Pack Passatempo | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack Prata | $4.00 | one-time |
| TVI Pass: 5 Votos | $4.95 | one-time |
| Pack Ouro | $9.00 | one-time |
| TVI Pass: 25 Votos | $24.99 | one-time |
| TVI Pass: 50 Votos | $49.00 | one-time |
| TVI Pass: 100 Votos | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RTP Play free?

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

### Is TVI Pass free?

TVI Pass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RTP Play or TVI Pass?

TVI Pass is rated higher. RTP Play averages 3.8 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while TVI Pass averages 4.2 from 6 ratings.

### Do RTP Play or TVI Pass have ads?

Both RTP Play and TVI Pass show ads.

### Which is updated more often, RTP Play or TVI Pass?

RTP Play ships an update every 2 months, and TVI Pass monthly. Most recently, RTP Play was updated on September 25, 2026 and TVI Pass on September 9, 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.*