Viewing Platform vs SkyStream Events
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Viewing Platform
Access exclusive content for Television Academy members, including FYC programs, nominee videos, and sneak peeks. Enjoy a curated selection of competitions and events.
- Member-only access
- FYC programs
- Nominee videos
- Sneak peek content
- Competitions and events
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Television Academy member-only access to FYC programs & events, Nominee Videos, Sneak Peek, and other competitions.
SkyStream Events
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SkyStream enables you to listen to the audio from drone shows directly from your phone. Brought to you by Verge Aero. Learn more at https://verge.aero/.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SkyStream Events at every 3 weeks against Viewing Platform's every 2 months. SkyStream Events also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Viewing Platform ships an update every 2 months, SkyStream Events every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 6, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Viewing Platform | SkyStream Events |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (91 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 91 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 88 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Television Academy | VERGE AERO Drone Shows |
In-app purchases
Viewing Platform
No in-app purchases
SkyStream Events
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Viewing Platform free?
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Do Viewing Platform or SkyStream Events have ads?
Which is updated more often, Viewing Platform or SkyStream Events?
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