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Third-party app store pricing update

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Why is VidAngel's monthly subscription price changing for some users?

Starting January 1, 2026, VidAngel monthly subscriptions purchased through third-party app stores (Apple, Google, and Roku) will increase from $9.99 to $11.99 per month. This change helps us continue investing in the features and quality you count on—like AI-driven tagging, streaming improvements, and expanding our filtered content library. 

 

The simple version

If you subscribe to VidAngel through a third-party app store (Roku, Apple, or Google Play), your monthly price will increase to $11.99 starting January 1, 2026. If you'd like to keep paying $9.99/month, you can switch to billing directly through VidAngel.com. 

 

HOW IT WORKS

The basics

When you subscribe through Apple, Google Play, or Roku, those companies handle the billing and take a portion of each payment. To continue providing the service you love while covering those costs, we're adjusting the monthly price for subscriptions managed by these app stores.

 

What this means for you

If you subscribed through:

  • Apple (iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV): Your monthly subscription will be $11.99/month, reflected on your first billing cycle in January
  • Google Play (Android devices): Your monthly subscription will be $11.99/month, reflected on your first billing cycle in January
  • Roku: Your monthly subscription will be $11.99/month, reflected on your first billing cycle in January
  • VidAngel.com directly (via website): Your pricing remains unchanged at $9.99/month
  • Annual subscriptions: The annual plan price ($99.99/year) is not changing and remains the best value—saving you the equivalent of two months free.

 

Your options

You have two ways to keep enjoying VidAngel!

Option 1: Keep your current subscription
Continue with your existing subscription at the new $11.99/month rate in January. No action needed—the change will happen automatically on your renewal date.

Option 2: Switch to direct VidAngel.com billing
Save $2/month by switching to billing directly through VidAngel.com for just $9.99/month. You'll get the exact same VidAngel experience on all your devices—you'll just manage your subscription through our website instead of through your device's app store.

 

KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER
  • Monthly subscriptions through Apple, Google Play, and Roku will be $11.99/month, reflected on your first billing cycle in January
  • Annual subscriptions remain $99.99/year (no change)
  • Direct VidAngel.com subscriptions remain $9.99/month (no change)
  • You can switch to a direct VidAngel.com subscription anytime to get the lower monthly rate
  • All subscription types continue to include the same great filtering features

 

WANT TO KEEP THE LOWER PRICE?

You can switch to direct billing through VidAngel.com and continue paying just $9.99/month. Here's how:

To switch to direct billing:

  1. Cancel your third-party subscription
  2. Wait until your billing cycle ends, then subscribe at VidAngel.com: https://www.vidangel.com/account
    1. Go to www.VidAngel.com
    2. Click "Log In"
    3. Click "Profile" (or your name if you set that up)
    4. Click "Account"
    5. Click "Start Subscription"

Don't want to wait? You have two options:

  • Subscribe at VidAngel.com using a different email address, or
  • Contact our Support team, and we'll get you taken care of
Important: Complete all steps before your next billing date to avoid accidental double charges (if you don't first cancel the app store subscription) or any interruption in service.

 

COMMON QUESTIONS

Q: When does this change take effect?
A: January 1, 2026. The new rate will apply on your first renewal date in January.

 

Q: Why are third-party app store subscriptions more expensive?
A: Third-party app stores (Apple, Google Play, and Roku) charge significant platform fees (15-30%) for processing subscriptions and renewals. By adjusting pricing for these channels, we can continue delivering the quality filtering experience you expect while maintaining fair pricing for customers who subscribe directly.

 

Q: How can I check what type of subscription I have?
A: Log in at VidAngel.com, go to your Account Settings, and look under Subscription Plan. It will show the type of subscription you currently have. You'll see one of the following:

  1. Managed by Apple/Roku/Google Play

    web_account settings_apple ios subscription.png | CONTENT account settings page with "Subscription Managed by Apple" highlighted
  2. Managed by us, labeled as monthly or annual with an option to cancel

    web_account settings_monthly stripe subscription.png | CONTENT account settings page with "Monthly - $9.99" highlighted

  3. Not subscribed at all, in which case you will see "No subscription" and a "Start Subscription" option

    web_account settings_no subscription.png | CONTENT account settings page with "No subscription" highlighted

     

Q: Will I lose anything by switching to direct billing?
A: No. You'll get the exact same VidAngel experience at a lower monthly price. You'll just manage your subscription through VidAngel.com instead of your device's app store.

 

Q: Does this affect what devices I can watch on?
A: No. Regardless of where you subscribe, you can watch VidAngel on all supported devices.

 

Q: Does this affect annual subscriptions?
A: No. Annual subscriptions remain $99.99/year regardless of where you purchased them.

 

 

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