UTVS vs Xidig Media
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UTVS
This application provides access to regional cable programming and live streaming content from an award-winning student-run college television station. It serves as an educational facility for students to learn media production and delivers high-quality programming to diverse audiences.
- Regional cable programming
- Live streaming content
- Student media production
- Diverse audience reach
- Educational facility
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UTVS Television (University Television Station) is an award-winning student run college television station on the campus of St. Cloud State University. The national award-winning student television station started operations in 1978 under the leadership of Scott Bryce. Today, UTVS is located in Stewart Hall, and provides regional cable programming in the St. Cloud and surrounding areas via Spectrum Channel 180, Spectrum Channel 426, Spectrum Channel 823 and streaming on a variety of apps. UTVS exists to provide the highest quality programming possible to St. Cloud State University, the St. Cloud community, Minnesota and surrounding states. UTVS reaches diverse audiences in local, regional and national markets through public access television and streaming services. UTVS serves as an educational facility where students learn how to produce high quality media content.
Xidig Media
Access a diverse range of East African content, including news, culture, entertainment, and educational programs. Stay connected with communities through live and on-demand videos, fostering a deeper understanding of traditions and stories.
- East African news and stories
- Cultural programming
- Educational content
- Live events and programming
- On-demand videos
- Simple content discovery
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XIDIG Media brings East African stories, culture, news, entertainment, education, and live programming together in one place. Discover meaningful content that connects you with the voices, experiences, traditions, and stories of East African communities. Explore a growing selection of live and on-demand programming designed to inform, entertain, and connect audiences. What you can explore: - East African news and community stories - Entertainment and cultural programming - Educational and informative content - Live events and live programming - On-demand videos and programs - Simple browsing and content discovery XIDIG Media helps viewers stay connected with stories and programming from East African communities. Whether you are following news, exploring culture, watching entertainment, or discovering new programs, XIDIG Media brings meaningful content to your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Xidig Media at every 10 days against UTVS's every 3 months. UTVS's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, rating, 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for UTVS against 5.0 for Xidig Media. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UTVS has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
UTVS ships an update every 3 months, Xidig Media every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UTVS | Xidig Media |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cablecast Community Media LLC | XIDIG TV LLC |
Customer experience
UTVS
Xidig Media
In-app purchases
UTVS
No in-app purchases
Xidig Media
No in-app purchases
