# VidAngel vs TechniColorLighting

The clearest difference is rating: VidAngel at 4.9 against TechniColorLighting's 3.0. VidAngel also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (5.7K vs 2). TechniColorLighting's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VidAngel sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. TechniColorLighting asks for nothing beyond the download.

VidAngel holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VidAngel has 5.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of VidAngel's written reviews are positive against 50% of TechniColorLighting's.

VidAngel ships an update weekly, TechniColorLighting every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VidAngel | TechniColorLighting |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vidangel/id999547807/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/technicolorlighting/id6449183940/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.7K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **53.8% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#76** | — |
| Size | 41 MB | 404 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VidAngel Entertainment, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588196382) | [Technicolorlighting.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687943032) |

## What reviewers say

### VidAngel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vidangel/id999547807)

**Currently charting:** #76 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

This app allows users to filter offensive content like profanity, nudity, and violence from thousands of streaming movies and TV shows. Users can customize filters for various content types and connect their existing streaming service accounts. It also offers original content included with the subscription.

**Highlights:** Filter profanity, nudity, violence, Customizable content filters, Connects to streaming services, Original content included, Set default filters, Fine-tune filters per viewing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VidAngel Standard Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Pay It Forward - $14.99 | $14.99 | per month |
| VidAngel Standard Annual | $129.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent filtering capabilities
- 👍 Allows watching movies/shows without inappropriate content
- 🙌 Customizable filters
- 💯 Great service for families
- 🤩 Game-changer for clean entertainment

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, glitchy, and unreliable app
- 🔌 Connectivity issues when casting to TV
- 📺 Limited content selection
- 💰 Expensive for the functionality provided
- 🤔 Inconsistent performance across devices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Streaming freezes or stops unexpectedly
- Login/authentication issues
- Incorrect filtering of content
- Compatibility problems with newer OS versions

**Requested features**

- Add more streaming service integrations (Disney+, Hulu, etc.)
- Improve fast-forward/rewind functionality
- Bring back Roku app support
- Enhance user interface and navigation
- Add a 'kids' profile mode


### TechniColorLighting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/technicolorlighting/id6449183940)

Control your smart outdoor LED lights from your smart device, anywhere in the world. Create custom lighting scenes for holidays, architectural accents, or everyday use with endless color and dimming options. Schedule your lights to automate your home's ambiance.

**Highlights:** Program outdoor LED lights, Remote control via Wi-Fi/cellular, Customizable color mixing (RGBW), Individual bulb control, Holiday and architectural scenes, Scheduling and automation, Dimmable lighting effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VidAngel free?

VidAngel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TechniColorLighting free?

TechniColorLighting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, VidAngel or TechniColorLighting?

VidAngel is rated higher. VidAngel averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while TechniColorLighting averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do VidAngel or TechniColorLighting have ads?

Neither VidAngel nor TechniColorLighting shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VidAngel or TechniColorLighting?

VidAngel ships an update weekly, and TechniColorLighting every 5 months. Most recently, VidAngel was updated on October 21, 2026 and TechniColorLighting on October 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*