# Vimeo vs Video Lite

The clearest difference is rating: Video Lite at 4.8 against Vimeo's 4.5. Video Lite also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 49%) and ratings volume (168K vs 12K). Vimeo's advantage is chart position (#15 vs #119). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vimeo sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and Video Lite sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Video Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Lite has 168K ratings behind it against 12K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Vimeo's written reviews are positive against 65% of Video Lite's.

Vimeo ships an update every 2 weeks, Video Lite fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vimeo | Video Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vimeo/id425194759/reviews) | **[4.8 (168K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-lite/id1598997500/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12K | **168K** |
| Positive reviews | 49.3% of reviews | **64.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#15** | #119 |
| Size | 150 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Vimeo.com, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/425194762) | [Video Lite, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1599778221) |

## What reviewers say

### Vimeo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vimeo/id425194759)

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Free · Photo & Video, #54 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Watch and upload high-quality videos in 4K HDR without ads. Access AI-powered tools for script generation and text-based editing, and collaborate with teams. Save videos for offline viewing and stream live events.

**Highlights:** Ad-free 4K Ultra HD video playback, AI-powered script generation, Built-in teleprompter for recording, Text-based video editing, Live streaming capabilities, Offline video viewing, Team collaboration and management

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vimeo Plus Monthly - 5GB/week | $11.99 | per month |
| Vimeo Starter Monthly | $20.00 | per month |
| Vimeo Pro Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Vimeo Standard Monthly | $41.00 | per month |
| Vimeo Plus Annual | $83.99 | per year |
| Vimeo Monthly plan | $109.99 | per month |
| Vimeo Advanced Monthly | $124.99 | per month |
| Vimeo Starter Annual | $143.99 | per year |
| Vimeo Standard Annual | $300.00 | per year |
| Vimeo Advanced Annual | $900.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Great video quality
- 💡 Spatial video support
- 🚀 Fast and efficient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Search function not working
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Inconsistent user experience
- 🔒 Privacy and security concerns
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Deleted videos not recoverable
- Purchased videos not accessible
- Inconsistent playback performance
- Unreliable upload and sync

**Requested features**

- Improved search functionality
- Better video management tools
- Offline viewing options
- More customization and control
- Easier account management


### Video Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-lite/id1598997500)

**Currently charting:** #119 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app provides a unified browsing experience for video platforms, offering features like Chromecast support and picture-in-picture mode. Enjoy a native app feel with added conveniences such as dark mode and a sleep timer.

**Highlights:** All-in-one video browser, Chromecast support on iOS, Picture-in-picture mode, Dark mode, Sleep timer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads (1 Month) | $0.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads (3 Months) | $1.99 | per 3 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Ad-free experience
- 🔒 Background playback
- 👍 Convenient features
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 Reasonable subscription cost

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy updates
- 🔋 Overheating and battery drain issues
- 💩 Intrusive ads in free version
- 🔇 Audio issues with video playback

**Reported bugs**

- Playlist loading issues
- Inconsistent enhanced player behavior
- Chromecast connectivity problems
- Captions not working as expected
- Video quality locked at low resolutions

**Requested features**

- Add landscape mode support
- Improve video quality options
- Implement a way to move bookmarks between folders
- Add a notification bell for new uploads from subscribed channels
- Allow editing of comments after posting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vimeo free?

Vimeo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Video Lite free?

Video Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Vimeo or Video Lite?

Video Lite is rated higher. Vimeo averages 4.5 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Video Lite averages 4.8 from 168K ratings.

### Do Vimeo or Video Lite have ads?

Neither Vimeo nor Video Lite shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vimeo or Video Lite?

Vimeo ships an update every 2 weeks, and Video Lite fortnightly. Most recently, Vimeo was updated on September 24, 2026 and Video Lite on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Vimeo or Video Lite?

Vimeo currently peaks at #15 in the App Store charts, and Video Lite at #119. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*