VIDAA Channels vs VibeMaps
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.
VibeMaps
Discover live events happening near you in real-time, from concerts and comedy shows to food festivals and sports. Filter by category, time, or distance, and view events on a map. Organizers can also post their own events.
- Real-time event radar
- Event filtering by category and time
- Map and list view
- RSVP and push notifications
- User-posted events
- Event search by name or venue
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VibeMaps puts your city's live event scene on the radar — concerts, trivia nights, comedy shows, art openings, food events, and sports, all happening near you right now. FIND WHAT'S HAPPENING NEARBY • Real-time radar shows events within your chosen radius — from 1 to 50 miles • Filter by category: Live Music, Comedy, Trivia, Art, Food & Drink, Sports • Search by event name or venue • Time filters: Now, Tonight, This Week, Weekend SEE IT ON THE MAP Switch between list and map view to see exactly where events are happening. Tap any pin to get the details and RSVP instantly. POST YOUR OWN EVENTS Organizers can post events in minutes — set the time, venue, category, and whether it repeats weekly, biweekly, or monthly. NEVER MISS A SHOW RSVP to events you want to attend and get a push notification when they're about to start. ALWAYS SOMETHING HAPPENING VibeMaps automatically pulls in events from Ticketmaster and other sources so the radar is populated the moment you open the app — not just when locals post. Whether you're looking for something to do tonight or planning your whole week, VibeMaps keeps you tuned in to what's actually happening around you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: VibeMaps at none against VIDAA Channels's shown. VibeMaps also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). VIDAA Channels's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.1). 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 VibeMaps. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
VIDAA Channels ships an update every 6 weeks, VibeMaps weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VIDAA Channels | VibeMaps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | V America Operations Inc. | NICHOLAS ANDREW RUSHING |
Customer experience
VIDAA Channels
VibeMaps
In-app purchases
VIDAA Channels
No in-app purchases
VibeMaps
No in-app purchases
