Comparison

VidLink by OptiLink vs SpreeTV by MRTC

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Unified content access
  • Cloud DVR recording
  • Voice search and navigation
  • Personalized user profiles
  • Restart and replay live TV
  • On-the-go viewing
Features
Read full description

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

About

SpreeTV by MRTC

Stream live, on-demand, and recorded TV content from your mobile device. Browse program guides, schedule DVR recordings, and control your set-top box remotely. Enjoy features like Catch-up and Restart TV for uninterrupted viewing.

Highlights
  • Live TV streaming
  • On Demand content browsing
  • DVR recording scheduling
  • Set-top box control
  • Catch-up and Restart TV
  • Content search
Features
Read full description

SpreeTV by MRTC is the perfect way to watch Live, On Demand, and Recorded TV content at home and on the go! Within SpreeTV by MRTC’s intuitive user interface, you can watch any of your favorite programming from the palm of your hand, schedule recordings on your DVR or control your set-top box without picking up the remote control. FEATURES - Browse the Program Guide for all channels offered by SpreeTV by MRTC. - Watch live channels directly from your mobile device. - Browse and watch On Demand content. - Never miss another show with the Catch-up and Restart TV features. - Transfer playback to and from any mobile device running the SpreeTV by MRTC App. - Search On Demand and TV content by title. - Schedule and manage your DVR recordings. REQUIREMENTS - Check with Mountain Telephone to see if SpreeTV by MRTC is compatible with your current service. - Mountain Telephone internet service is required. - 3G, 4G, LTE or Wi-Fi connection to the Internet. Download speeds over 1Mbps are recommended. - Video quality and performance may vary depending on your network speed and device hardware.

Screenshots

VidLink by OptiLink4 screens
SpreeTV by MRTC3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SpreeTV by MRTC at 5.0 against VidLink by OptiLink's 4.2. VidLink by OptiLink's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (11 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SpreeTV by MRTC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VidLink by OptiLink ships an update every 4 months, SpreeTV by MRTC every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
VidLink by OptiLink versus SpreeTV by MRTC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVidLink by OptiLinkSpreeTV by MRTC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (11 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 15 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB35 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperTiVo Platform Technologies LLCMountain Rural Telephone Cooperative Corporation, Inc.

Customer experience

VidLink by OptiLink

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral18.2%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative25.0%

SpreeTV by MRTC

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

VidLink by OptiLink

No in-app purchases

None

SpreeTV by MRTC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VidLink by OptiLink free?
VidLink by OptiLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SpreeTV by MRTC free?
SpreeTV by MRTC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VidLink by OptiLink or SpreeTV by MRTC?
SpreeTV by MRTC is rated higher. VidLink by OptiLink averages 4.2 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while SpreeTV by MRTC averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do VidLink by OptiLink or SpreeTV by MRTC have ads?
Neither VidLink by OptiLink nor SpreeTV by MRTC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VidLink by OptiLink or SpreeTV by MRTC?
VidLink by OptiLink ships an update every 4 months, and SpreeTV by MRTC every 15 months. Most recently, VidLink by OptiLink was updated on November 2, 2026 and SpreeTV by MRTC on November 3, 2026.

Other comparisons