VidLink by OptiLink vs TelTV+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VidLink by OptiLink
This platform offers a flexible and personalized way to watch live, recorded, and on-demand video content from various services in one place. Enjoy features like cloud DVR, voice search, and the ability to restart or replay shows, all accessible from multiple devices.
- Unified content access
- Cloud DVR recording
- Voice search and navigation
- Personalized user profiles
- Restart and replay live TV
- On-the-go viewing
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Welcome to the Next Generation of Video Entertainment. Welcome to VidLink® by OptiLink® - an innovative, exciting video entertainment platform that’s going to make watching TV more fun, flexible and easy for you and your entire family. Think of how your TV, video, and streaming could change if you were free to enjoy it when, where and how YOU like it. You can have it. VidLink customers have the freedom to watch all their viewing choices with one simple app. And that’s not the only freedom you’ll have – With VidLink you can access the widest array of content on the market, including your favorite live, recorded and on-demand shows, movies and sports just by downloading the VidLink app on your TV, using your favorite device and supported iOS smartphones. PLUS, you don’t have to be tied down with a set-top box, it’s your call. And you don’t need to wait for the cable company to come to you. TOP FEATURES Freedom and Flexibility – Watch your live favorite video entertainment from any device at home and view your recorded content from any device, even when traveling. Are you already subscribed to a streaming service? From voice search to featured content, you’ll start to see your content, regardless of what service it comes from, in one place. Live and Local TV – Enjoy ALL your favorite and local broadcast shows from one simple device – no switching back and forth between apps. Replay / Restart – Miss the first few minutes of a show? No worries just hit the restart button – want to see that incredible play again? Go to Replay. If there’s a show you missed or forgot to record, you can Replay it up to 72 hours. (These are offered in the Basic package too!) Personalization - Up to 5 users can have their own personalized and intuitive channel listing (and remember, there’s no requirement for those ugly set-top boxes on each TV). Voice Search - For most of the ways that you can watch VidLink on your TV, you’ll have voice search and navigation built right into your remote. You can also use Amazon Alexa with this feature! Cloud DVR – Record your favorite shows and playback from any TV in the home. And since your shows are stored in the “cloud” you never have to worry about losing them again. On the go Viewing – not at home but want to watch a favorite show? No worries – catch your recorded program anywhere, even when traveling. Want more information? Visit our website at www.vidlink.optilink.us
TelTV+
Stream live TV channels, including news, sports, and movies, on your mobile device. Enjoy over 150 channels and 50 music channels with pause, rewind, and record features. An active account and internet connection are required.
- Live TV streaming
- Over 150 channels
- 50 music channels
- Pause, rewind, record
- SD and HD quality
- Watch on the go
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The TelEm TelTV+ app is the streaming app which allows you to watch TV while on the go. Live stream your favorite TV shows, news, weather, sports or movies at your convenience, 24/7, wherever you are. There are over 150 channels to choose from and 50 music channels to constantly keep you entertained. Select from SD or HD quality for your viewing pleasure or enjoy our pause, rewind and record features to ensure you never miss a beat. How do I get started? All you need to start watching is an active TelTV+ account and an internet connection. Mobile network and/or WiFi charges may apply. Contact TelEm for more information.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TelTV+ at 4.8 against VidLink by OptiLink's 4.2. VidLink by OptiLink's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 16 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.
TelTV+ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 6 respectively.
VidLink by OptiLink ships an update every 4 months, TelTV+ every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VidLink by OptiLink | TelTV+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (11 ratings) | 4.8 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 16 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | TiVo Platform Technologies LLC | Sint Maarten |
Customer experience
VidLink by OptiLink
TelTV+
In-app purchases
VidLink by OptiLink
No in-app purchases
TelTV+
No in-app purchases








