# Opto SIC vs AAUAV

The clearest difference is rating: AAUAV at 5.0 against Opto SIC's 4.5. AAUAV also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Opto SIC's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (200 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

AAUAV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Opto SIC has 200 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Opto SIC ships an update monthly, AAUAV every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Opto SIC | AAUAV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (200 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opto-sic/id1532795091/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aauav/id6480061680/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **200** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 115 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Sic-Sociedade Independente de Comunicacao S.A](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532795093) | [Grupo PIE](https://appshunter.io/developer/899775132) |

## What reviewers say

### Opto SIC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opto-sic/id1532795091)

Stream top Portuguese entertainment and news content, including series, films, soap operas, documentaries, and journalism. Access live broadcasts, recorded shows, exclusive original content, and daily news summaries anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Live TV broadcasts, 30-day automatic recordings, Exclusive original content, Customizable news summaries, Exclusive soap opera previews

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📺 Good content library of Portuguese novelas and SIC programming
- 🎨 Visually pleasing and easy-to-navigate interface
- 🌍 Allows Portuguese speakers abroad to access home content
- 🎬 Access to exclusive OPTO content and reality shows
- ▶️ Live TV and pause/rewind functionality available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing issues
- ❌ Content unavailable in many countries (geo-restrictions)
- 💰 Expensive pricing, especially for international users
- 🔌 Constant disconnections and playback interruptions
- 📵 Premium paywall blocks most free content

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Login failures with 'bad request' errors
- Black screen when trying to reset password
- Content shows 'try again later' or 'not available at the moment'
- Double charging for monthly subscriptions

**Requested features**

- Add SIC Notícias (news channel) to live programming
- Include older novelas in catalog (Vingança, Rosa, etc.)
- Add Brazilian novelas currently airing on SIC
- Multiple user profiles to avoid content duplication
- Ability to manage subscription within app (not just website)


### AAUAV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aauav/id6480061680)

Discover academic life with this app designed for students. Stay updated on campus events, explore exclusive academic community stores, and receive personalized notifications. Interact with campus services and make the most of university life.

**Highlights:** Academic event updates, Exclusive store access, Personalized notifications, Campus service interaction, Course merchandise

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Opto SIC free?

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

### Is AAUAV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Opto SIC or AAUAV?

AAUAV is rated higher. Opto SIC averages 4.5 out of 5 from 200 ratings, while AAUAV averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Opto SIC or AAUAV have ads?

Neither Opto SIC nor AAUAV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Opto SIC or AAUAV?

Opto SIC ships an update monthly, and AAUAV every 11 months. Most recently, Opto SIC was updated on October 22, 2026 and AAUAV on October 24, 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.*