# Viewing Platform vs A+E Global Media ScreeningRoom

The clearest difference is rating: Viewing Platform at 4.2 against A+E Global Media ScreeningRoom's 3.5. Viewing Platform also leads on ratings volume (91 vs 2). A+E Global Media ScreeningRoom's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Viewing Platform holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Viewing Platform has 91 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Viewing Platform ships an update every 2 months, A+E Global Media ScreeningRoom every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 6, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Viewing Platform | A+E Global Media ScreeningRoom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viewing-platform/id1106985511/reviews)** | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-plus-e-global-media-screeningroom/id6474761348/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **91** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 58 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Television Academy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1023483912) | [A+E Global Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/366448555) |

## What reviewers say

### Viewing Platform

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viewing-platform/id1106985511)

Access exclusive content for Television Academy members, including FYC programs, nominee videos, and sneak peeks. Enjoy a curated selection of competitions and events.

**Highlights:** Member-only access, FYC programs, Nominee videos, Sneak peek content, Competitions and events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### A+E Global Media ScreeningRoom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-plus-e-global-media-screeningroom/id6474761348)

This business-to-business application allows global content buyers to easily screen the latest content on the go. It provides a convenient platform for accessing and reviewing media assets remotely.

**Highlights:** Screen latest content, Access media on the go, Business-to-business platform, Global content buyer focus

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Viewing Platform free?

Viewing Platform is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is A+E Global Media ScreeningRoom free?

A+E Global Media ScreeningRoom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Viewing Platform or A+E Global Media ScreeningRoom?

Viewing Platform is rated higher. Viewing Platform averages 4.2 out of 5 from 91 ratings, while A+E Global Media ScreeningRoom averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Viewing Platform or A+E Global Media ScreeningRoom have ads?

Neither Viewing Platform nor A+E Global Media ScreeningRoom shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Viewing Platform or A+E Global Media ScreeningRoom?

Viewing Platform ships an update every 2 months, and A+E Global Media ScreeningRoom every 3 weeks. Most recently, Viewing Platform was updated on June 6, 2026 and A+E Global Media ScreeningRoom on September 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.*