Comparison

TikiLIVE vs Lightcurve Stream TV

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TikiLIVE

Access your IPTV account to stream live TV channels, videos, and internet radio stations on your mobile device. Discover personalized content recommendations and receive notifications for scheduled events and live broadcasts.

Highlights
  • Live TV channels and broadcasts
  • Internet radio stations
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Channel Guide
  • Notifications for live events
  • Chromecast support
Features
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Bring your content with you and watch it on mobile device. You can access your TikiLIVE IPTV account and watch the coolest videos and latest channels right from your phone or tablet. You can select your favorite program from the Channel Guide and watch it on the go or on the comfort of your couch. Feel like listening to music? Our internet radio stations wait for your click! Music, news, sports, talk shows, and much more await so you can choose to listen to what makes you happy! Want even more? TikiLIVE iOS TV gives you videos and channels suggestions. Your own custom feed is created based on your search and interests. Find the channels that suits you and simply start following them. Get notifications whenever an event is scheduled or a live broadcast starts. Main Features: * New, interesting videos * Live TV channels and broadcasts from all over the world * Internet radio stations with music, news, sports, and talk shows * Complete Channel Guide with all scheduled programs * Personalized recommendations * Follow your favorite channels to get real time notifications * Chromecast support The application works on iPhone and iPad.

About

Lightcurve Stream TV

Stream live local and national TV channels, on-demand content, and recorded shows. Restart programs aired within the last 48 hours and record up to 50 hours of content. Create profiles for personalized recommendations and watch on multiple devices simultaneously.

Highlights
  • Live and local channel streaming
  • Catch Up TV for recent programs
  • Network DVR with 50 hours recording
  • Personalized profiles and recommendations
  • Multi-device streaming (3 simultaneous)
  • Video on Demand
Features
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Rainier Connect Stream TV is a streaming service available exclusively to Rainier Connect subscribers. Now you can experience the live TV you love without a cable box or rental fees. Most major streaming devices are supported so you can always watch your favorite shows and movies.* FAVORITE FEATURES: Live & Local: Stream TV includes Video on Demand and live local and national channels available in your subscription. Catch UP TV: Restart programs that have aired in the last 48 hours without setting a recording. Running behind for the big game, simply restart and never miss a moment.** NETWORK DVR: Included with all subscriptions and gives you the ability to record 50 hours of programming. Once you’ve recorded a program, you can watch it on the devices of your choosing with the Rainier Connect Stream TV app and an internet connection. Subscribers can upgrade for additional DVR hours.*** PROFILES & RECOMMENDATIONS: Now you can set up profiles for the whole family. Rainier Connect Stream TV also learns your preferences and suggests new shows and movies you will love for each profile. STREAM ON MULTIPLE DEVICES: Your subscription includes 3 streaming shows at the same time. More streams can be added to your subscription. Check if our Stream TV is available in your area by visiting our website and check your address. *product details, channel lineups, pricing and availability are subject to change. **Catch up TV is enabled/disabled on an individual show and/or network basis. Not all networks or shows allow this feature. ***Network DVR recordings can be viewed outside the home on an individual show and/or network basis if content agreement allows for this option.

Screenshots

TikiLIVE1 screens
Lightcurve Stream TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TikiLIVE at 3.8 against Lightcurve Stream TV's 2.6. TikiLIVE also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 17%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Lightcurve Stream TV's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TikiLIVE holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of TikiLIVE's written reviews are positive against 17% of Lightcurve Stream TV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TikiLIVE ships an update every 6 months, Lightcurve Stream TV every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TikiLIVE versus Lightcurve Stream TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTikiLIVELightcurve Stream TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (18 ratings) — better2.6 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings18 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB38 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTikiLIVETiVo Platform Technologies LLC

Customer experience

TikiLIVE

All ratings18 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Lightcurve Stream TV

All ratings11 ratings
Positive27.3%
Neutral9.1%
Negative63.6%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

TikiLIVE

No in-app purchases

None

Lightcurve Stream TV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TikiLIVE free?
TikiLIVE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lightcurve Stream TV free?
Lightcurve Stream TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TikiLIVE or Lightcurve Stream TV?
TikiLIVE is rated higher. TikiLIVE averages 3.8 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Lightcurve Stream TV averages 2.6 from 11 ratings.
Do TikiLIVE or Lightcurve Stream TV have ads?
TikiLIVE shows ads; Lightcurve Stream TV does not.
Which is updated more often, TikiLIVE or Lightcurve Stream TV?
TikiLIVE ships an update every 6 months, and Lightcurve Stream TV every 4 months. Most recently, TikiLIVE was updated on October 24, 2026 and Lightcurve Stream TV on October 24, 2026.

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