# RTP Play vs TVI Player

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RTP Play at none against TVI Player's 4. RTP Play also leads on rating (3.8 vs 3.4) and review sentiment (23% vs 13%). TVI Player's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TVI Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. RTP Play asks for nothing beyond the download.

RTP Play holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 44 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of RTP Play's written reviews are positive against 13% of TVI Player's.

RTP Play ships an update every 2 months, TVI Player every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RTP Play | TVI Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rtp-play/id923424585/reviews)** | [3.4 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvi-player/id980219323/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **44** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | **23.3% of reviews** | 12.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| 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 Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvi-player/id980219323)

Access all TVI programming, past, present, and future, live or on-demand. Catch up on missed shows with restart functionality and enjoy exclusive content from TVI and CNN Portugal. This app provides a comprehensive viewing experience for Portuguese television.

**Highlights:** Live TV channel streaming, On-demand program viewing, Restart missed show beginnings, Exclusive TVI Player content, CNN Portugal live and on-demand, Past, present, and future programming

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TVI Player Internacional | $4.99 | per month |
| TVI Player Internacional - 3 | $13.99 | per 3 months |
| TVI Player Internacional - 6 | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| TVI Player Internacional - 12 | $42.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 📺 Access to Portuguese TV abroad
- 👍 Good initiative for expats
- 🌟 Excellent library of TVI productions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and errors
- 💸 High subscription cost for poor quality
- 📺 Geo-blocking outside Portugal
- 📺 Content unavailable abroad
- 📺 Paid app with ads

**Reported bugs**

- App not opening
- App crashing
- Errors during live broadcasts
- Image and sound glitches
- App not working on Smart TV

**Requested features**

- Improve app quality and functionality
- Fix bugs and errors
- Remove ads for subscribers
- Improve streaming quality
- Add Chromecast support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RTP Play free?

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

### Is TVI Player free?

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

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

RTP Play is rated higher. RTP Play averages 3.8 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while TVI Player averages 3.4 from 26 ratings.

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

Both RTP Play and TVI Player show ads.

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

RTP Play ships an update every 2 months, and TVI Player every 2 weeks. Most recently, RTP Play was updated on September 21, 2026 and TVI Player on September 25, 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.*