# CH7ON vs VIPA

The clearest difference is rating: CH7ON at 4.2 against VIPA's 3.7. CH7ON also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (167 vs 7). VIPA's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and review sentiment (33% vs 17%). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CH7ON sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. VIPA asks for nothing beyond the download.

CH7ON holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CH7ON has 167 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of CH7ON's written reviews are positive against 33% of VIPA's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

CH7ON ships an update weekly, VIPA monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CH7ON | VIPA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (167 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ch7on/id1319756939/reviews)** | [3.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vipa/id1472510460/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **167** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 17.1% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 520 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bangkok Broadcasting & TV Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1319756938) | [Thai Public Broadcasting Service](https://appshunter.io/developer/591787542) |

## What reviewers say

### CH7ON

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ch7on/id1319756939)

Stream live and past programs from Channel 7HD and exclusive content. Enjoy over 20,000 hours of dramas, movies, and sports. Watch anywhere, anytime, in Full HD.

**Highlights:** Live and past programs from Channel 7HD, Over 20,000 hours of content, Exclusive dramas, movies, and sports, Watch anywhere, anytime, Full HD 1080p streaming, Continue Watching & Auto Next Episode, Shop online for special products

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BUGABOO INTER 1 Week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| BUGABOO INTER-Premiere Launch | $5.99 | per month |
| BUGABOO INTER - 3 Months | $11.49 | per 3 months |
| BUGABOO INTER - 6 Months | $14.49 | per 6 months |
| BUGABOO INTER - 1 Year | $26.99 | per year |


### VIPA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vipa/id1472510460)

This app offers a curated collection of high-quality Thai and international series, dramas, and documentaries. Enjoy exclusive original content, offline downloads, and family-friendly entertainment. It provides a seamless viewing experience across multiple devices, including smart TVs.

**Highlights:** Exclusive VIPA Original content, International series and Thai dramas, Offline downloads for later viewing, Full HD streaming quality, Support for Apple AirPlay and Google Cast, Accessibility features (AD, CC, Big Sign)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CH7ON free?

CH7ON is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is VIPA free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CH7ON or VIPA?

CH7ON is rated higher. CH7ON averages 4.2 out of 5 from 167 ratings, while VIPA averages 3.7 from 7 ratings.

### Do CH7ON or VIPA have ads?

Neither CH7ON nor VIPA shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CH7ON or VIPA?

CH7ON ships an update weekly, and VIPA monthly. Most recently, CH7ON was updated on September 23, 2026 and VIPA 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.*