# QuadStream vs SWIPTV

The clearest difference is price: SWIPTV at Free against QuadStream's $0.99. SWIPTV also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 29 months) and ratings volume (122 vs 12). QuadStream's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 8). On review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

SWIPTV is free to download; QuadStream costs $0.99 up front. SWIPTV sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. QuadStream asks for nothing beyond the download.

QuadStream holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SWIPTV has 122 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of QuadStream's written reviews are positive against 72% of SWIPTV's.

QuadStream ships an update every 29 months, SWIPTV weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QuadStream | SWIPTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quadstream/id1051358039/reviews)** | [4.2 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiptv-iptv-player/id1658538188/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **122** |
| Positive reviews | **73.3% of reviews** | 71.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 2 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alive Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/982310639) | [CreativeMind](https://appshunter.io/developer/1594333261) |

## What reviewers say

### QuadStream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quadstream/id1051358039)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### SWIPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiptv-iptv-player/id1658538188)

Watch live TV, movies, and series from your own IPTV playlists. This app supports M3U playlists and Xtream Codes API, offering smooth playback with advanced features like catchup, HDR, and subtitle integration.

**Highlights:** M3U & Xtream Codes API support, Live TV, Movies, Series playback, Catchup and Replay functionality, HDR and Dolby Vision support, Trakt.tv integration, Subtitle search and download, Offline downloads

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro 3 month (not sale anymore) | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Monthly - Family | $3.99 | per month |
| Bi-Yearly | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| Bi-Yearly - Family | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly - Family | $34.99 | per year |
| Pro - Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful and intuitive UI/GUI
- 🚀 Fast playlist and EPG loading
- 👍 Seamless cross-device sync
- 💡 Excellent developer responsiveness and updates
- 🌟 High-quality picture and streams

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buffering and lagging issues
- ⚠️ Occasional crashes and freezes
- ⏳ Slow refresh times for EPG/playlists
- ⚫ Black screen issues
- 🚫 No Android or Android TV app

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on Apple TV after updates
- Playlist refresh errors on Apple TV
- Movie downloads not working
- Scrubbing forward/back doesn't work on demand content
- App crashes on load, EPG not loading

**Requested features**

- Android and Android TV app
- Lifetime subscription option
- Multi-view/tiling of multiple channels
- Ability to mark episodes/seasons as watched
- Rewind live channels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QuadStream free?

QuadStream costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SWIPTV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, QuadStream or SWIPTV?

QuadStream is rated higher. QuadStream averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while SWIPTV averages 4.2 from 122 ratings.

### Do QuadStream or SWIPTV have ads?

Neither QuadStream nor SWIPTV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, QuadStream or SWIPTV?

QuadStream ships an update every 29 months, and SWIPTV weekly. Most recently, QuadStream was updated on October 14, 2026 and SWIPTV on October 21, 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.*