Stream Player for iPhone vs Streaming Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stream Player for iPhone
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IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ THIS FIRST! I kindly ask you to ASK FOR HELP in case of any trouble. You can always write to streamplayer.messages@gmail.com or memyselfandi.messages@gmail.com. PLEASE help make Stream Player a better product with your valuable feedback! I will do my best to answer within a day! Stream Player for iPhone is the iOS version of the lightweight Mac internet stream player, featuring several smart tools to aid OneClick stream playing in a dedicated player window. Currently, there are two ways to start playing streams: 1. Use the “Add to Stream Player” or “Watch Later in Stream Player” options available in the iOS App Action and Share extensions. 2. Set up iCloud Drive to synchronize your stream lists between the Mac app and your iOS devices. You can download the Mac version at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/stream-player/id931235000?ls=1&mt=12 Currently available features • iCloud Drive sync to share and synchronize stream lists between iOS and Mac devices. • Customizable web stream content behaviors: enable or disable navigation and editing. • Ad blocking in stream content. • Support for background stream playback — ideal for listening to, for example, podcasts on the road. NOTE: To continue playing a stream in the background, you must restart playback after Stream Player goes into the background. To do this, press the play button on your headphones or swipe up the Control Center and press the play button. • Playback of multiple streams simultaneously on iPad devices running iOS 11.0 or later. • Supported streams: ⁃ Safari-supported common streams over HTTP (HLS, WebRTC, fMP4, etc.) ⁃ RTMP ⁃ RTSP ⁃ MPEG-DASH (currently macOS only — stay tuned!) (common codecs: VP8, VP9, H.264, H.265, etc.) Any feature requests or bug reports are highly welcome!
Streaming Player
This app offers a high-fidelity streaming solution designed for color-critical professional work, operating efficiently even at global-average home internet speeds. It provides a robust platform for professionals who need to maintain visual integrity during remote collaboration or review.
- High-fidelity streaming
- Operates at global-average internet speeds
- Maintains color critical fidelity
- Professional video review
- Remote collaboration
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Currently the only solution that operates at global-average home internet speeds while maintaining the fidelity required for color critical work.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Streaming Player at Free against Stream Player for iPhone's $0.99. Streaming Player also leads on device support (5 vs 3). On update cadence, 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
Streaming Player is free to download; Stream Player for iPhone costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Stream Player for iPhone ships an update every 3 months, Streaming Player every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stream Player for iPhone | Streaming Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 277 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Istvan Hoffmann | Colorfront |
In-app purchases
Stream Player for iPhone
No in-app purchases
Streaming Player
No in-app purchases
Questions
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