# TVI Player vs RTP ZigZag

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RTP ZigZag at none against TVI Player's 4. RTP ZigZag also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). TVI Player's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months) and rating (3.4 vs 3.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

TVI Player holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TVI Player has 26 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of TVI Player's written reviews are positive against 0% of RTP ZigZag's.

TVI Player ships an update every 2 weeks, RTP ZigZag every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TVI Player | RTP ZigZag |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.4 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvi-player/id980219323/reviews)** | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rtp-zigzag/id1139259942/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **12.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 89 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Media Capital Digital, S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/419274598) | [Rádio e Televisão de Portugal, S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/449177848) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### RTP ZigZag

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rtp-zigzag/id1139259942)

Stream live TV and radio broadcasts, and follow your favorite shows and podcasts all in one place. Never miss a moment of your preferred content with this integrated entertainment hub.

**Highlights:** Live TV streaming, Live radio streaming, Follow favorite shows, Follow favorite podcasts, Integrated content hub

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TVI Player free?

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

### Is RTP ZigZag free?

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

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

TVI Player is rated higher. TVI Player averages 3.4 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while RTP ZigZag averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.

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

TVI Player shows ads; RTP ZigZag does not.

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

TVI Player ships an update every 2 weeks, and RTP ZigZag every 7 months. Most recently, TVI Player was updated on October 17, 2026 and RTP ZigZag on October 17, 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.*