VIDAA Channels vs TCL TV+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
TCL TV+
Access a wide range of free entertainment with over 250 TV channels and thousands of movies and shows. New content is regularly added, offering endless viewing possibilities to enhance your entertainment experience.
- 250+ TV channels
- Thousands of movies and TV shows
- Regular content additions
- Free multimedia entertainment
- User-friendly interface
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TCLtv+ is your ultimate free multimedia entertainment software. Explore a vast selection of 250+ TV channels and thousands of movies and TV shows. With ongoing additions to our program formats and content, the possibilities are limitless. Download now and elevate your entertainment experience!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: VIDAA Channels at 5.0 against TCL TV+'s 4.0. VIDAA Channels also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.0). TCL TV+'s advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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.
VIDAA Channels holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TCL TV+ has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
VIDAA Channels ships an update every 6 weeks, TCL TV+ every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.
| Parameter | VIDAA Channels | TCL TV+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.0 (14 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 62.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 14 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | V America Operations Inc. | TCL Research America Inc. |
Customer experience
VIDAA Channels
TCL TV+
In-app purchases
VIDAA Channels
No in-app purchases
TCL TV+
No in-app purchases
