VIDAA Channels vs SmartTV by UTMA
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.
SmartTV by UTMA
Stream live TV and local channels directly on your Apple devices. This service is exclusively available to United and Turtle Mountain Communications internet customers.
- Live TV streaming
- Local channel access
- Single app interface
- Exclusive to specific internet customers
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SmartTV by United and Turtle Mountain Communications is an app based streaming video service that lets you watch your favorite Live TV and local channels, all on a single app. For more information on SmartTV and how to sign up, please contact customer support at 701-256-5156. SmartTV by UTMA is available exclusively to United and Turtle Mountain communications internet customers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SmartTV by UTMA at none against VIDAA Channels's shown. SmartTV by UTMA also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). VIDAA Channels's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). 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 VIDAA Channels against 5.0 for SmartTV by UTMA. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
VIDAA Channels ships an update every 6 weeks, SmartTV by UTMA every 6 months. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.
| Parameter | VIDAA Channels | SmartTV by UTMA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 100 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | V America Operations Inc. | United Telephone Mutual Aid Corporation |
Customer experience
VIDAA Channels
SmartTV by UTMA
In-app purchases
VIDAA Channels
No in-app purchases
SmartTV by UTMA
No in-app purchases
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