Comparison

VBIC Science Channel vs Subsurface LIVE Event

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

VBIC Science Channel

Access a vast library of scientific content, including quantum mechanics and AI, through live streams and on-demand documentaries. Choose from various subscription tiers for exclusive access to high-quality 2D, 3D, and 8K broadcasts.

Highlights
  • Quantum mechanics and AI content
  • Live event streams
  • 2D/3D/8K/360P HLS streaming
  • Monthly subscriber content
  • Exclusive archived content
  • Multiple subscription tiers
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VBIC Science Channel created content is subject of VBIC editorial feature updates. VBIC ad hoc live event streams broadcast in one or more than one of the current > 13 Live-Stream channel screens. VBIC Editorial featured content consists of scientific content, e.g. Quantum Mechanics, Quantum Computing, Programming in Quantum Mechanics, etc. VBIC content creation is continuous and serves the VBIC Science app monthly subscriber with up to 120 Live stream/month in high quality 2D/3D/8K/360P HTTP Live Streamed documentary, scientific, educational, or artistic content. When you download the free VBIC App from the App Store you will be able to access VBIC's HLS content according to the purchased subscription level from your Library, browse the available VBIC HLS broadcastings scheduled for the current subscription term and view rotating featured VBIC HLS Shows (In-App Event Streams); a 24/7 stream from VBIC's extensive archive of VBIC HLS broadcastings. A subscription to the VBIC App gives you access to VBIC HTTP Live Streamed (HLS) broadcastings featuring VBIC Editorial moderated Lectures, News, and In-App Events. Subscribers get access to exclusive archived HLS content. - The Fundamentals/Bachelor Subscription provides access to VBIC HLS broadcastings marked 'Subscription: Fundamentals/Bachelor' in the Video Library. The Fundamentals/Bachelor Subscription is an Auto-Renewable Subscription allowing users who purchased the Fundamentals/Bachelor Subscription the access to VBIC HLS broadcastings marked 'Subscription: Fundamentals/Bachelor' in the Video Library description as dynamic content. The Fundamentals/Bachelor set of periods is 1 month for $5.99 - The Advanced/Master Subscription is an Auto-Renewable Subscription allowing users who purchased the Advanced/Master Subscription the access to VBIC HLS broadcastings marked 'Subscription: Advanced/Master’ and marked 'Subscription: Fundamentals/Bachelor' in the Video Library description as dynamic content. The Advanced/Master Subscription set of periods is 1 month for $6.99. - The Doctoral/PhD Subscription provides access to VBIC HLS broadcastings. The Subscription Level Doctoral/PhD provides primarily 3D/8K HTTP Live streams focused but not limited to users interested in Doctoral/PhD, level 300/400 content concerning scientific paradigm changing research. The Doctoral/PhD Subscription provides access to VBIC HLS broadcastings marked 'Subscription: Doctoral/PhD', and marked 'Subscription: Advanced/Master', and marked 'Subscription: Fundamentals/Bachelor' in the Video Library. The Doctoral/PhD Subscription is an Auto-Renewable Subscription allowing users who purchased the Doctoral/PhD Subscription the access to VBIC HLS broadcastings marked 'Subscription: Doctoral/PhD, and marked 'Subscription: Advanced/Master', and marked 'Subscription: Fundamentals/Bachelor' in the Video Library description as dynamic content for the set period defined by the Doctoral/PhD Subscription as 1 month for $8.99. In-App Purchases: - VBIC Science Lectures. Program in Quantum Mechanics. Subscriber with access to VBIC In-App Events receive the opportunity to play VBIC HLS lectures broadcasted as VBIC In-App Events, in this case lectures how to "Program in Quantum Mechanics". A $9.99 one-time charge. A Doctoral/PhD Subscription is required. - Innovation Watcher. The VBIC Science Advisor - Paper/Patent/Publication Watcher is a HTTP Live Stream broadcasting In-depth reports of national/international Paper/Patent/Publication their analysis, paradigm changing trends, publication author interviews, research industry outreach, and VBIC Science Editorial curated content. A Doctoral/PhD Subscription is required. - Re-Stream. Access previously live broadcasts for subscriber of such previous subscription as re-stream. A $1.99 one-time charge. Privacy Policy: https://www.vbic.net/privacy-policy EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Subsurface LIVE Event

Features
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The official app of Subsurface LIVE Subsurface LIVE is the data and analytics industry’s first dedicated data lakehouse event. Join your peers and other industry leaders at Subsurface LIVE 2024 as we explore the latest data lakehouse innovations, architectures, and approaches, and share real-world use cases and learnings. This app is designed to enhance your experience before and during the event by offering a range of features, including: -Seamless attendee connections -Personalized schedule creation -Program exploration and session discovery -And much more! See you there!

Screenshots

VBIC Science Channel4 screens
Subsurface LIVE Event3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Subsurface LIVE Event at none against VBIC Science Channel's 7. Subsurface LIVE Event also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. VBIC Science Channel sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Subsurface LIVE Event asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VBIC Science Channel ships an update monthly, Subsurface LIVE Event every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
VBIC Science Channel versus Subsurface LIVE Event: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVBIC Science ChannelSubsurface LIVE Event
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1813.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.4 GB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVirtual Broadcasting Information Center VBIC LLCDremio Corporation

In-app purchases

7 purchases

VBIC Science Channel

Subscriptions3
  • Fundamentals/Bachelor$0.991 Month
  • Advanced/Master$1.991 Month
  • Doctoral/PhD$5.991 Month
One-time4
  • VBIC Science Advisory$1.99
  • Re-stream of missed broadcast$1.99
  • VBIC Science Lectures$9.99
Show 1 more
  • VBIC Science Channel 3D/8K/360$99.99
None

Subsurface LIVE Event

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VBIC Science Channel free?
VBIC Science Channel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Subsurface LIVE Event free?
Subsurface LIVE Event is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VBIC Science Channel or Subsurface LIVE Event have ads?
Neither VBIC Science Channel nor Subsurface LIVE Event shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VBIC Science Channel or Subsurface LIVE Event?
VBIC Science Channel ships an update monthly, and Subsurface LIVE Event every 10 days. Most recently, VBIC Science Channel was updated on October 7, 2026 and Subsurface LIVE Event on September 20, 2026.

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