# VLC Light Stream vs GET Mobile ID

The clearest difference is rating: GET Mobile ID at 4.7 against VLC Light Stream's 3.1. GET Mobile ID also leads on ratings volume (6.1K vs 8) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). VLC Light Stream's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (40% vs 17%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GET Mobile ID sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year. VLC Light Stream asks for nothing beyond the download.

GET Mobile ID holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GET Mobile ID has 6.1K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of VLC Light Stream's written reviews are positive against 17% of GET Mobile ID's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

VLC Light Stream ships an update every 5 months, GET Mobile ID every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VLC Light Stream | GET Mobile ID |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vlc-light-stream/id1436506833/reviews) | **[4.7 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/get-mobile-id/id1552562526/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **6.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **40.0% of reviews** | 17.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Village Lighting](https://appshunter.io/developer/1276283822) | [GLOBAL ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGIES CORP.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487364206) |

## What reviewers say

### VLC Light Stream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vlc-light-stream/id1436506833)

Control your holiday lights with custom color themes and patterns. This system allows you to use your existing Christmas light wires by simply swapping out the bulbs and pairing the components.

**Highlights:** Customizable bulb colors, Create color themes, Use with existing wires, Control holiday lighting, Indoor and outdoor use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### GET Mobile ID

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/get-mobile-id/id1552562526)

Securely store and manage your digital identity, like a mobile driver's license, directly on your phone. This app offers a private and convenient alternative to physical ID cards, with advanced encryption for enhanced control over your data.

**Highlights:** Digital mobile driver's license (mDL), Mobile ID (mID) storage, Privacy-protecting digital identity, Secure data encryption, Global alternative to physical ID

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-Year  Subscription | $1.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Convenient digital ID
- 🚀 Easy to set up
- 👍 Ability to control data sharing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔒 Lack of trust in digital ID
- 💰 Subscription fee required
- 📍 Limited acceptance outside of Utah

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch
- Facial recognition issues
- Subscription cancellation problems

**Requested features**

- Integration with Apple Wallet
- Wider acceptance across more businesses
- Improved facial recognition and setup process


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VLC Light Stream free?

VLC Light Stream is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GET Mobile ID free?

GET Mobile ID is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, VLC Light Stream or GET Mobile ID?

GET Mobile ID is rated higher. VLC Light Stream averages 3.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while GET Mobile ID averages 4.7 from 6.1K ratings.

### Do VLC Light Stream or GET Mobile ID have ads?

Neither VLC Light Stream nor GET Mobile ID shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VLC Light Stream or GET Mobile ID?

VLC Light Stream ships an update every 5 months, and GET Mobile ID every 2 months. Most recently, VLC Light Stream was updated on October 14, 2026 and GET Mobile ID on October 19, 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.*