What is the best alternative to RTÉ Player on iPhone?

Amazon Prime Video, S tier, #1 in TV streaming.

Is there a free alternative to RTÉ Player?

Yes: Amazon Prime Video (S tier, #1) is free to download, with in-app purchases.

Is RTÉ Player still on the App Store?

Yes, but it ranks below the top 40 in TV streaming.

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40+ Best RTÉ Player Alternatives for iPhone (2026)

RTÉ Player is listed in TV streaming below the ranked top 40. Here is everything ranked in it on iPhone, in tier order.

1
Amazon Prime VideoS
Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 3,073,693 ratings · score 97
Streaming app for movies, TV shows, live programming, and sports, including Amazon MGM Studios series and films.
2
Apple TVS
Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 1,882,660 ratings · score 96
Streaming app for Apple Original shows, live Formula 1, MLS and Friday Night Baseball, plus movie rentals and channels.
3
HBO Max: Stream Movies & TVS
Free + IAP · ★ 4.9 · 5,796,468 ratings · score 96
Streaming app for HBO, DC, Adult Swim, A24 and other TV shows and movies, with select live sports.
4
NetflixS
Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 7,463,011 ratings · score 96
Streaming app for TV shows, movies, live events, podcasts, and games, with a membership subscription.
5
Pluto TV: Watch Free Movies/TVS
Free · ★ 4.8 · 1,625,605 ratings · score 96
Free app with an on-demand library of movies and shows, plus live TV channels for news and sports, with no subscription
6
Plex: Find Movies and TV ShowsS
Free + IAP · ★ 4.6 · 137,867 ratings · score 95
Free app for finding movies and TV shows, watching free on-demand titles and live TV, and browsing connected streaming…
7
Tubi: Movies & Live TVS
Free · ★ 4.8 · 1,274,555 ratings · score 95
Free streaming app offering movies, series, live TV channels with news, weather and sports, and Tubi Originals.
8
Viki: Asian Dramas, Movies, TVS
Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 496,113 ratings · score 90
Streams Asian dramas, movies, TV shows and K-pop performances, with free viewing and an optional ad-free Viki Pass.
9
Peacock TV: Stream TV & MoviesA
Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 3,725,052 ratings · score 89
Streaming service from NBCUniversal with movies, TV shows, Bravo and NBC programming, live sports and news.
10
Spectrum TVA
Free · ★ 4.7 · 570,065 ratings · score 89
Streams live and on-demand Spectrum TV content on phones and tablets, and controls a Spectrum receiver and DVR.
11
Hulu: Stream TV shows & moviesA
Free + IAP · ★ 4.6 · 1,429,881 ratings · score 89
Streaming app for TV shows, movies and Hulu Originals, with ad-supported, ad-free and live TV subscription plans.
12
PBS: Watch TV & DocumentariesA
Free download · ★ 4.9 · 356,455 ratings · score 88
Free app for streaming PBS TV series, films, documentaries, and news, including live local PBS station TV.
13
STARZA
Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 331,758 ratings · score 88
Free STARZ streaming app for original series and movies, with subscriptions that give unlimited streaming of all.
14
discovery+ | Stream TV ShowsA
Free + IAP · ★ 4.9 · 918,561 ratings · score 87
Streaming app with original series and shows from brands including HGTV, Food Network, TLC and Discovery Channel.
15
CrunchyrollA
Free download · ★ 4.8 · 1,515,571 ratings · score 87
Streams anime shows, movies, and music videos, with subbed and dubbed options and offline downloads.
16
BritBox: The Best British TVA
Free + IAP · ★ 4.6 · 18,863 ratings · score 86
Streaming app for British TV, including mysteries, dramas, comedies, lifestyle and documentaries, created by BBC.
17
DIRECTV: TV & Movie StreamingA
Free · ★ 4.6 · 625,796 ratings · score 85
Streams live TV, sports, movies and On Demand titles from DIRECTV on iPhone, iPad and Apple TV.
18
TBN+ Christian StreamingA
Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 44,743 ratings · score 85
Streaming app for Christian Bible teaching, worship, movies, shows, and live TBN television.
19
The NBC App - Stream TV ShowsA
Free · ★ 4.6 · 291,756 ratings · score 85
Free app for streaming NBC TV shows, live NBC streams, and local and national news, plus clips and episodes from other…
20
Xfinity StreamA
Free · ★ 4.6 · 266,477 ratings · score 85
Streams live TV, On Demand shows and movies, and DVR recordings for Xfinity and NOW TV customers.
21
Sling: Live TV, Sports & NewsB
Free + IAP · ★ 4.6 · 251,795 ratings · score 84
Streams live TV, sports, news, shows and movies, with customizable channel lineups and a free tier called Sling…
22
TLC GO - Stream Live TVB
Free · ★ 4.8 · 118,414 ratings · score 84
Streams live TV and on-demand episodes of TLC and other Discovery family networks for people with a pay TV login.
23
Acorn TV: Brilliant MysteriesB
Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 23,758 ratings · score 84
Streaming app offering mystery, suspense, drama, comedy and documentary series with a 7-day free trial and subscription.
24
Philo: Shows, Movies & Live TVB
Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 69,550 ratings · score 84
Streaming app offering live TV channels, on-demand movies and shows, and 120+ free channels on paid and free plans.
25
DStv StreamB
Free · ★ 4.5 · 12,344 ratings · score 83
Mobile app for DStv customers to stream live TV channels, catch up on shows and movies, and download videos for offline.
26
ID GO - Stream Live TVB
Free · ★ 4.8 · 78,352 ratings · score 83
Streams ID and other networks live and on demand for viewers who link a pay TV provider subscription.
27
Fubo: Watch Live TV & SportsB
Free · ★ 4.5 · 111,712 ratings · score 83
Streaming app for live TV, sports, news and on-demand shows, with over 350 live channels and Unlimited Cloud DVR.
28
DISH AnywhereB
Free · ★ 4.6 · 264,057 ratings · score 82
Watches live and recorded DISH TV on supported devices, with remote DVR scheduling and a searchable program guide.
29
HGTV GO - Stream Live TVB
Free · ★ 4.8 · 49,696 ratings · score 82
Streams live HGTV and other Discovery networks and on-demand episodes for users with a pay TV subscription.
30
CBSC
Free · ★ 4.8 · 71,944 ratings · score 82
Streams free full episodes and latest CBS shows, with optional cable provider sign-in for live TV and full seasons.
31
Bravo - Live Stream TV ShowsC
Free · ★ 4.5 · 102,217 ratings · score 81
Streams full episodes and live TV from Bravo shows, with access through a TV provider sign-in or an NBCUniversal…
32
U-verseC
Free · ★ 4.7 · 389,566 ratings · score 81
Mobile companion app for U-verse TV that streams Live TV and On Demand shows, manages DVR recordings, and works as a…
33
VIZIO | WatchFree+C
Free · ★ 4.6 · 70,459 ratings · score 80
Mobile app that streams 300+ free live channels and controls VIZIO devices, including soundbar audio settings.
34
Fios TV MobileC
Free · ★ 4.5 · 334,899 ratings · score 80
Mobile app for watching live TV, On Demand titles and DVR recordings with a Fios TV subscription.
35
Xumo Play: Stream TV & MoviesC
Free download · ★ 4.6 · 4,375 ratings · score 79
Entertainment app by Xumo LLC on the App Store.
36
FreeTV: Movies, Shows & TVC
Free download · ★ 4.7 · 5,801 ratings · score 79
Entertainment app by Olympusat, Inc on the App Store.
37
OSN+C
Free + IAP · ★ 4.4 · 23,100 ratings · score 79
Streaming app for movies, series and documentaries from HBO, Paramount, Universal and others across 22 countries.
38
truTVC
Free download · ★ 4.5 · 13,984 ratings · score 77
Entertainment app by Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. on the App Store.
39
A&E: TV Shows That MatterC
Free download · ★ 3.9 · 7,881 ratings · score 76
Entertainment app by A&E Television Networks Mobile on the App Store.
40
Hooked TVC
Free download · ★ 4.8 · 11,608 ratings · score 75
Entertainment app by CMS Media Inc on the App Store.

Questions people ask

What is the best alternative to RTÉ Player on iPhone?: Amazon Prime Video, S tier, #1 in TV streaming.
Is there a free alternative to RTÉ Player?: Yes: Amazon Prime Video (S tier, #1) is free to download, with in-app purchases.
Is RTÉ Player still on the App Store?: Yes, but it ranks below the top 40 in TV streaming.

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