QuadStream vs MKC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Up to four simultaneous streams
- Split-screen viewing
- Fullscreen mode for individual streams
- Automatic stream reconnection
- Twitch channel shorthand
- Online stream and favorites management
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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
MKC
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MKC TV app brings Milton Keynes to your screen, offering an array of local content ranging from news, sports, and weather updates to cooking shows, films, and influencer features. Experience the vibrancy of our community with programs tailored for all ages and cultures. Dive into engaging local stories, stay updated with topical debates, and discover a wealth of talent from Milton Keynes. Available on Roku TV, Amazon Fire, and more
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MKC at Free against QuadStream's $0.99. MKC also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 29 months) and iOS requirement (13.1 vs 15.0). QuadStream's advantage is device support (5 vs 2). On ads and in-app purchases 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
MKC is free to download; QuadStream costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
QuadStream ships an update every 29 months, MKC fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QuadStream | MKC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Alive Media | Channel 6 Limited |
In-app purchases
QuadStream
No in-app purchases
MKC
No in-app purchases
