Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

Stream Player for iPhone

Features
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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!

About

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.

Highlights
  • High-fidelity streaming
  • Operates at global-average internet speeds
  • Maintains color critical fidelity
  • Professional video review
  • Remote collaboration
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Stream Player for iPhone3 screens
Streaming Player1 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Stream Player for iPhone versus Streaming Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStream Player for iPhoneStreaming Player
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—10 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.5
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB277 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperIstvan HoffmannColorfront

In-app purchases

None

Stream Player for iPhone

No in-app purchases

None

Streaming Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stream Player for iPhone free?
Stream Player for iPhone costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Streaming Player free?
Streaming Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stream Player for iPhone or Streaming Player have ads?
Neither Stream Player for iPhone nor Streaming Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stream Player for iPhone or Streaming Player?
Stream Player for iPhone ships an update every 3 months, and Streaming Player every 2 months. Most recently, Stream Player for iPhone was updated on September 7, 2026 and Streaming Player on September 10, 2026.

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