# The Stranger vs Ustreme

The clearest difference is rating: The Stranger at 4.9 against Ustreme's 4.0. The Stranger also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Stranger sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Ustreme sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Stranger holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Stranger has 86 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of The Stranger's written reviews are positive against 75% of Ustreme's.

The Stranger ships an update fortnightly, Ustreme every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Stranger | Ustreme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-stranger/id1397183489/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ustreme/id1660027930/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **86** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **95.6% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 246 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Jonathan Levit Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/1397183488) | [JR Media Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660027932) |

## What reviewers say

### The Stranger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-stranger/id1397183489)

This app enables performers to create impossible moments where a random stranger reveals information chosen by the audience. It supports various revelations, including playing cards, words, numbers, and names, with international language support for a global audience.

**Highlights:** Reveal chosen playing cards, Reveal thought-of words, Reveal numbers from addresses, Reveal names of loved ones, International language support, Customizable phone screen language

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Activate Friend Auto Texting | $3.99 | per month |
| Live to Pro (1 month) | $18.99 | per month |
| Monthly Access Autocrib AI | $29.00 | per month |
| Live to Pro (1 year) | $199.99 | per year |
| Recording: Poor Cell Reception | $14.99 | one-time |
| Recording: Memdeck | $14.99 | one-time |
| Nail Writer Revelation | $49.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade To Lite | $49.99 | one-time |
| Book Test Revelation | $99.99 | one-time |
| Activate Friend Auto Texting | $99.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade To Live From Lite | $149.00 | one-time |
| Playing Card revelation | $149.99 | one-time |
| Listen Revelation | $199.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade To Live From Trial | $299.00 | one-time |
| Stranger system | $999.99 | one-time |


### Ustreme

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ustreme/id1660027930)

Stream live comedy shows, series, and specials from the premier comedy streaming channel. Enjoy exclusive content directly on your device.

**Highlights:** Live comedy shows, Comedy series, Comedy specials, Streaming channel, Exclusive content

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Jethro Live in Plymouth | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bobby Davro Live | $5.99 | one-time |
| Freddie Starr Live & Devilish | $5.99 | one-time |
| Freddie Starr Live and | $5.99 | one-time |
| Joe Pasquale - Everything I | $5.99 | one-time |
| JETHRO RULE BRITANNIA | $5.99 | one-time |
| Jim Davidson - Jim's Silver | $5.99 | one-time |
| A Celebrity Audience with Jimm | $5.99 | one-time |
| Jim Davidson Red White | $5.99 | one-time |
| Jim Davidson & Guests Live | $12.99 | one-time |
| Live Event | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Stranger free?

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

### Is Ustreme free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Stranger or Ustreme?

The Stranger is rated higher. The Stranger averages 4.9 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while Ustreme averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do The Stranger or Ustreme have ads?

Ustreme shows ads; The Stranger does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Stranger or Ustreme?

The Stranger ships an update fortnightly, and Ustreme every 3 months. Most recently, The Stranger was updated on October 17, 2026 and Ustreme on October 20, 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.*