# VidAngel vs EchoTV Studios

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EchoTV Studios at none against VidAngel's 3. VidAngel's advantage is ratings volume (4.9K vs 4) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VidAngel sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. EchoTV Studios asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for VidAngel against 5.0 for EchoTV Studios. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VidAngel has 4.9K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

VidAngel ships an update weekly, EchoTV Studios every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VidAngel | EchoTV Studios |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vidangel/id999547807/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echotv-studios/id6743079248/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.9K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 53.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#119** | — |
| Size | 39 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VidAngel Entertainment, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588196382) | [EchoTV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742035296) |

## What reviewers say

### VidAngel

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

**Currently charting:** #119 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 | $11.99 | per month |
| Pay It Forward - $14.99 | $14.99 | per month |
| VidAngel Standard Annual | $119.99 | 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


### EchoTV Studios

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echotv-studios/id6743079248)

Stream short series, mini movies, and original content. Discover motivating and entertaining shows from popular YouTubers and exclusive EchoTV productions. New content is added regularly, ensuring a diverse viewing experience for all.

**Highlights:** Short series streaming, Mini movie collection, Original content, Content from YouTubers, Regular new releases

**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 EchoTV Studios free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VidAngel or EchoTV Studios?

EchoTV Studios is rated higher. VidAngel averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while EchoTV Studios averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do VidAngel or EchoTV Studios have ads?

Neither VidAngel nor EchoTV Studios shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VidAngel or EchoTV Studios?

VidAngel ships an update weekly, and EchoTV Studios every 3 weeks. Most recently, VidAngel was updated on September 24, 2026 and EchoTV Studios on September 3, 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.*