# VidAngel vs Once Upon a Bedtime

VidAngel and Once Upon a Bedtime both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Once Upon a Bedtime's written reviews are positive against 54% of VidAngel's. Once Upon a Bedtime also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). VidAngel's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (5.9K vs 5). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VidAngel sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Once Upon a Bedtime 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 Once Upon a Bedtime. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VidAngel has 5.9K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of VidAngel's written reviews are positive against 100% of Once Upon a Bedtime's.

VidAngel ships an update weekly, Once Upon a Bedtime monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VidAngel | Once Upon a Bedtime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (5.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vidangel/id999547807/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/once-upon-a-bedtime/id6746758780/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.9K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 54.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#129** | — |
| Size | 38 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.7 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VidAngel Entertainment, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588196382) | [Gregory Scott Fuener](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818354436) |

## What reviewers say

### VidAngel

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

**Currently charting:** #129 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

This app allows users to filter offensive content like profanity, nudity, and violence from movies and TV shows. It connects to existing streaming services and offers customizable filters for a personalized viewing experience. Enjoy your favorite entertainment without unwanted material.

**Highlights:** Customizable content filters, Filter profanity, nudity, violence, Connects to Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV+, Includes original content, Set default and per-watch filters, Works on Apple devices

**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


### Once Upon a Bedtime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/once-upon-a-bedtime/id6746758780)

This AI-powered app crafts personalized bedtime stories for children aged 3-10. Parents can select favorite characters and settings to create unique, age-appropriate tales, transforming bedtime struggles into magical moments. Save favorite stories and enjoy a beautiful night sky backdrop for a soothing experience.

**Highlights:** Personalized story creation, AI-powered storytelling, Customizable characters and settings, Story library for saving favorites, Night sky backdrop, Easy to use interface

**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 Once Upon a Bedtime free?

Once Upon a Bedtime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, VidAngel or Once Upon a Bedtime?

Once Upon a Bedtime is rated higher. VidAngel averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.9K ratings, while Once Upon a Bedtime averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do VidAngel or Once Upon a Bedtime have ads?

Once Upon a Bedtime shows ads; VidAngel does not.

### Which is updated more often, VidAngel or Once Upon a Bedtime?

VidAngel ships an update weekly, and Once Upon a Bedtime monthly. Most recently, VidAngel was updated on November 6, 2026 and Once Upon a Bedtime on November 5, 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.*