Viewing Platform vs Water Stories
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.
Water Stories
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Follow the water. Understand the city. Ever wondered why Amsterdam is called Amster-dam? Why the houses are leaning sidewards? Why the Dutch are so direct in their communication? Water plays a crucial role in Amsterdam. It has shaped the city’s streets, houses, culture, and history, and it continues to shape its future. Listen to the thought-provoking stories, and see the city from a new, unique perspective. What do you need? Headphones and a curious mind. Enjoy the journey!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Viewing Platform at none against Water Stories's 2. Water Stories's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Water Stories sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Viewing Platform asks for nothing beyond the download.
Viewing Platform ships an update every 2 months, Water Stories every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Viewing Platform | Water Stories |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Television Academy | Isabelle Molenaar |
In-app purchases
Viewing Platform
No in-app purchases
Water Stories
- Full Tour Access$4.99
- Full Tour Access (7 days)$4.99
Questions
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