Comparison

QuadStream vs Dolby.io Interactive Player

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

Dolby.io Interactive Player

Experience real-time multiview streaming with multiple simultaneous video and audio feeds. Users can dynamically switch between streams and choose their preferred audio, enhancing live event engagement without compromising quality or introducing delay.

Highlights
  • View multiple streams simultaneously
  • Sub-500ms latency
  • Dynamic layout selection (list/grid)
  • Choose audio stream settings
  • Tap to expand streams
  • View streaming statistics
Features
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Engage users with a multiview real-time streaming experience. With the Dolby.io Interactive Player app, your streaming viewers can simultaneously view multiple WebRTC streams at once and swap between each stream – without added delay or sacrificing quality. Not only can your users watch a produced feed, you can also provide additional camera views (such as point-of-view, closeups, or views from different perspectives) to bring users into the action. Your viewers also have access to multiple audio feeds to choose from, such as multi-language or commentary tracks. The Dolby.io Interactive Player is perfect for live in-venue experiences, live sports, stadium events, and more. Download the app and experience a demo stream, or get started creating your own multiview streaming experience in the Dolby.io Streaming Dashboard. Features include: * View multiple streams in real-time, with sub-500ms latency * Choose your layout dynamically (list or grid view) * Choose your audio stream settings * Tap to expand streams * View streaming statistics

Screenshots

QuadStream4 screens
Dolby.io Interactive Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QuadStream at 73% against Dolby.io Interactive Player's 0%. QuadStream also leads on device support (5 vs 2). Dolby.io Interactive Player's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 29 months). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

Dolby.io Interactive Player 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, Dolby.io Interactive Player every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
QuadStream versus Dolby.io Interactive Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuadStreamDolby.io Interactive Player
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 29 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB39 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAlive MediaDolby Laboratories

Customer experience

QuadStream

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive73.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative26.7%

Dolby.io Interactive Player

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

QuadStream

No in-app purchases

None

Dolby.io Interactive Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QuadStream free?
QuadStream costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dolby.io Interactive Player free?
Dolby.io Interactive Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QuadStream or Dolby.io Interactive Player have ads?
Neither QuadStream nor Dolby.io Interactive Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QuadStream or Dolby.io Interactive Player?
QuadStream ships an update every 29 months, and Dolby.io Interactive Player every 6 weeks. Most recently, QuadStream was updated on October 14, 2026 and Dolby.io Interactive Player on October 5, 2026.

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