# QuadStream vs Ruddarr

The clearest difference is price: Ruddarr at Free against QuadStream's $0.99. Ruddarr also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 29 months) and ratings volume (696 vs 12). QuadStream's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (5 vs 2). On ads there is nothing between them.

Ruddarr is free to download; QuadStream costs $0.99 up front. Ruddarr sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per year. QuadStream asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ruddarr holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ruddarr has 696 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 90% of Ruddarr's.

QuadStream ships an update every 29 months, Ruddarr monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QuadStream | Ruddarr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quadstream/id1051358039/reviews) | **[4.9 (696 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruddarr/id6476240130/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **696** |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 2 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Alive Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/982310639) | [Ruddarr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726271152) |

## 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


### Ruddarr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruddarr/id6476240130)

Control your movie, documentary, and TV series collections remotely. Browse upcoming releases, manage your media library, and receive notifications. Customize the app's appearance and sync settings across devices.

**Highlights:** Manage movies and TV series, Browse upcoming releases calendar, Receive fine-grained notifications, View activity queue and history, Switch between multiple instances, Customize app appearance, Synchronize settings via iCloud

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ruddarr+ | $5.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nice app
- 👍 Good all
- 👍 Love it
- 👍 Looking good!
- 👍 Great for managing your media library on the go!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Import functionality
- 🐛 Doesn't work on iOS 18.4
- 🐛 If it didn't crash all the time it be awesome.
- 🐛 Good app, but constantly freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Fails with error when trying to add any service
- Crashes and freezes all the time

**Requested features**

- Support one time purchase
- List view not just posters
- Latest releases or trending lists that could be pulled from trakt or IMDb


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QuadStream free?

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

### Is Ruddarr free?

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

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

Ruddarr is rated higher. QuadStream averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Ruddarr averages 4.9 from 696 ratings.

### Do QuadStream or Ruddarr have ads?

Neither QuadStream nor Ruddarr shows ads.

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

QuadStream ships an update every 29 months, and Ruddarr monthly. Most recently, QuadStream was updated on October 14, 2026 and Ruddarr on October 12, 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.*