Comparison

QuadStream vs HackerTube

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

QuadStream

Watch up to four video streams simultaneously in a split-screen layout. Easily switch to fullscreen for any stream while others continue playing. Access and manage your favorite streams online.

Highlights
  • Up to four simultaneous streams
  • Split-screen viewing
  • Fullscreen mode for individual streams
  • Automatic stream reconnection
  • Twitch channel shorthand
  • Online stream and favorites management
Features
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Watch four streams or videos simultaneously with split screen. Set any of the streams to fullscreen while keeping the other streams running (configurable). Quickly switch between Twitch streams by accessing ongoing streams on Twitch channels with twitch:channel shorthand instead of the full stream URL. Manage your streams or favorites online – check out the stream dashboard at quadstream.tv/stream and the favorites dashboard at quadstream.tv/favorites QuadStream 2.0 brings the legendary tvOS app also for iPadOS and macOS, and 2.1.0 adds support for iOS. New features include a discover menu for finding publicly available streams by country and easier access to the app settings. Main features: • up to four simultaneous streams or videos with split screen • set any of the streams to fullscreen • mute or stop streams separately • videos loop automatically • disconnected streams reconnect automatically • access ongoing Twitch streams with twitch:channel shorthand • remembers stream sources, mute and stop states • add stream sources to favorites list • rename favorite labels in the favorites menu with a favorite list button long press • manage your streams online at quadstream.tv/stream • manage your favorites online at quadstream.tv/favorites • find publicly available streams by country in the discover view The main streaming format is HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) which is supported by all major live streaming services. Note: RTSP, RTMP and RTP protocols are not currently supported. Valid protocols include HTTP and HTTPS. The full list of supported MIME types: application/mp4 application/vnd.apple.mpegurl application/x-mpegurl video/3gpp video/3gpp2 video/avi video/mp4 video/quicktime video/x-m4v audio/3gpp audio/3gpp2 audio/aac audio/aacp audio/aiff audio/AMR audio/basic audio/mp3 audio/mp4 audio/mpeg audio/mpeg3 audio/mpegurl audio/mpg audio/scpls audio/wav audio/wave audio/x-aac audio/x-aiff audio/x-caf audio/x-m4a audio/x-m4b audio/x-m4p audio/x-m4r audio/x-mp3 audio/x-mpeg audio/x-mpeg3 audio/x-mpegurl audio/x-mpg audio/x-scpls audio/x-wav text/vtt

About

HackerTube

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HackerTube is an app for watching the talks and activities of the Chaos Computer Club. It is not officially affiliated with the CCC. The Chaos Computer Club is Europe's largest hacker community and allows people with a wide range of interests from all over the world to meet up and discuss various topics. The club generally meets in small groups/get-togethers, but also hosts large conferences. Here they tinker, talk and exchange ideas. Technical barriers are overcome, new things created and old ones taken apart. Discussions range from technological to political and social topics, with a focus on communication and exchange of ideas and information. For over fifteen years, the Chaos Computer Club has created videos to document the many talks and activities, many of which are available via various platforms. The HackerTube app now allows users to comfortably access this video material via their Apple TV and provides an insight into the club's activities. Just relax on your couch, select the HackerTube app and immerse yourself in the wonderful world of the Chaos Computer Club!

Screenshots

QuadStream4 screens
HackerTube3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HackerTube at Free against QuadStream's $0.99. HackerTube also leads on update cadence (every 6 months vs every 29 months). QuadStream's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

HackerTube is free to download; QuadStream costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QuadStream ships an update every 29 months, HackerTube every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
QuadStream versus HackerTube: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuadStreamHackerTube
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 29 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB4 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperAlive MediaMathijs Bernson

In-app purchases

None

QuadStream

No in-app purchases

None

HackerTube

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QuadStream free?
QuadStream costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HackerTube free?
HackerTube is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QuadStream or HackerTube have ads?
Neither QuadStream nor HackerTube shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QuadStream or HackerTube?
QuadStream ships an update every 29 months, and HackerTube every 6 months. Most recently, QuadStream was updated on October 12, 2026 and HackerTube on October 2, 2026.

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