AW TV vs VIDAA Channels
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AW TV
Stream live local TV channels in HD without cable. Catch up on shows aired in the last 48 hours or record favorites with network DVR. Create profiles for personalized viewing experiences.
- Live local HD channels
- 48-hour catch-up TV
- Network DVR recording
- Personalized profiles
- No cable box required
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Enjoy live TV on your streaming device with no cable box or equipment rental fees. Local Channels: All your favorite local channels in perfect HD quility. * Catch Up TV: Restart a program that has aire in the last 48 hours without setting it up for recording. Restart a already playing movie and start over your favorite game. * Network DVR: Record and save your favorite shows. Starting at 100 hours you can upgrade to more when needed. Profiles: Setup profiles for each member in the house * products, channels, & pricing are subject to change. * Catch Up TV is enabled/disabled on a individual show and/or network basis. Not all neetworks or shows allow this feature.
VIDAA Channels
Stream live and on-demand TV content across various genres for free. Access movies, TV shows, music, documentaries, and more with no login or recurring costs. Enjoy a seamless viewing experience with in-stream video advertising.
- Free live and on-demand TV
- Stream movies, TV shows, music, and documentaries
- No login or recurring costs required
- Minimal barrier to entry
- Requires internet connection
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VIDAA Channels is a new way to enjoy your favourite TV – a completely free live and on demand TV service. Stream live channels in the same way you already watch TV. VIDAA Channels includes Movies, TV shows, Music, Cooking, Documentaries and much more. Minimal barrier to entry with zero upfront or recurring cost - no login required. The only requirement is an internet connection to access the app. VIDAA Channels is 100% free. You can access the app for free and in return will receive in-stream video advertising.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: AW TV at none against VIDAA Channels's shown. AW TV also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). VIDAA Channels's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ratings volume 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for AW TV against 5.0 for VIDAA Channels. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
AW TV ships an update every 4 months, VIDAA Channels every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AW TV | VIDAA Channels |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | TiVo Platform Technologies LLC | V America Operations Inc. |
Customer experience
AW TV
VIDAA Channels
In-app purchases
AW TV
No in-app purchases
VIDAA Channels
No in-app purchases
