Comparison

QuadStream vs Multiview App

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

Multiview App

Watch multiple live TV channels simultaneously on your device. This app supports HDHomeRun, Tablo, and Plex, allowing you to customize layouts and switch audio easily. Ideal for sports fans and news junkies who need to monitor several streams at once.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous channel viewing (up to 4)
  • HDHomeRun, Tablo, and Plex support
  • Customizable grid layouts
  • Smart audio switching
  • Favorite channels and layout presets
  • Fullscreen mode
Features
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Bring the live TV, IPTV, cameras, recordings, and media libraries you already use into one flexible player for iPhone and iPad. Multiview lets you watch up to four compatible channels or feeds simultaneously. Follow overlapping games, monitor breaking news, keep an eye on cameras, or combine different sources without constantly switching apps. WATCH YOUR WAY • Watch one, two, three, or four streams • Choose layouts optimized for portrait and landscape • Tap a stream to switch the primary audio • Open any stream fullscreen • Continue watching with Picture in Picture • Swap streams without rebuilding the rest of your layout • Save favorite combinations as reusable layouts • Choose alternate sources and audio tracks when available CONNECT YOUR SOURCES • Discover compatible HDHomeRun devices • Connect Tablo Gen 3 and Gen 4 devices • Sign in to Plex Media Server • Connect to a Jellyfin server • Add M3U playlists or Xtream Codes IPTV services • Import XMLTV program-guide data • Add RTSP, RTSPS, HLS, HTTP, and HTTPS camera or live video feeds • Pan, tilt, and zoom supported ONVIF cameras HOME, GUIDE, LIBRARY, AND LAYOUTS Start from the Home screen, browse live channels in the Guide, explore compatible recordings and media in the Library, and manage saved combinations from the Layouts tab. Filter channels by category or source, manage favorites and hidden channels, and quickly return to recently watched content. The Library brings supported movies, shows, episodes, recordings, and on-demand content together from connected Plex, Jellyfin, and Tablo sources. Resume supported content where you left off and browse shows by season and episode. FREE TO TRY Single-stream viewing is free. Try multiview mode with three 15-minute trials. A one-time Pro upgrade unlocks unlimited multiview and saved layouts, with no recurring Multiview subscription. REQUIREMENTS • iPhone or iPad running iOS 16 or later • At least one compatible source or direct video feed • Sufficient tuners, connections, or simultaneous streams • Performance depends on your network and source devices Multiview does not provide television channels, IPTV service, playlists, subscriptions, or media. You are responsible for having permission to access any content or streams you add. Provider services and subscriptions are separate. Multiview is not affiliated with HDHomeRun, Tablo, Plex, Jellyfin, or IPTV providers.

Screenshots

QuadStream4 screens
Multiview App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Multiview App at Free against QuadStream's $0.99. Multiview App also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 29 months). QuadStream's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads 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

Multiview App is free to download; QuadStream costs $0.99 up front. Multiview App sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QuadStream asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QuadStream holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of QuadStream's written reviews are positive against 67% of Multiview App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QuadStream ships an update every 29 months, Multiview App every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
QuadStream versus Multiview App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuadStreamMultiview App
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (12 ratings) — better4.3 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1222 — better
Update frequencyEvery 29 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB57 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAlive MediaHenzelmann Labs LLC

Customer experience

QuadStream

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

Multiview App

All ratings22 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral4.5%
Negative13.6%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

QuadStream

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Multiview App

One-time1
  • Multiview Pro$9.99

Questions

Is QuadStream free?
QuadStream costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Multiview App free?
Multiview App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QuadStream or Multiview App?
QuadStream is rated higher. QuadStream averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Multiview App averages 4.3 from 22 ratings.
Do QuadStream or Multiview App have ads?
Neither QuadStream nor Multiview App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QuadStream or Multiview App?
QuadStream ships an update every 29 months, and Multiview App every 4 days. Most recently, QuadStream was updated on October 12, 2026 and Multiview App on September 30, 2026.

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