# ROW8 vs Streamline.

The clearest difference is rating: Streamline. at 4.5 against ROW8's 3.3. Streamline. also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 21) and ads (none vs shown). ROW8's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ROW8 sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. Streamline. asks for nothing beyond the download.

Streamline. holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Streamline. has 730 ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of ROW8's written reviews are positive against 63% of Streamline.'s.

ROW8 ships an update every 2 months, Streamline. every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ROW8 | Streamline. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/row8/id1410917025/reviews) | **[4.5 (730 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streamline/id6502956109/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 48 | **730** |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | **62.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Philo](https://appshunter.io/developer/834527962) | [Streamline Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724475889) |

## What reviewers say

### ROW8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/row8/id1410917025)

Access the newest movies directly from theaters, ahead of their release on subscription services. This app offers a pay-per-view model, meaning you only pay for the films you choose to watch.

**Highlights:** Latest movies from theaters, Early access before streaming, Pay-per-view model, No subscription required, Movie Love Guaranteed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2.99 HD Movie Rental | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3.99 HD Movie Rental | $3.99 | one-time |
| 4.99 HD Movie Rental | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5.99 HD Movie Rental | $5.99 | one-time |
| 6.99 HD Movie Rental | $6.99 | one-time |
| 7.99 HD Movie Purchase | $7.99 | one-time |
| 9.99 HD Movie Purchase | $9.99 | one-time |
| 9.99 HD Movie Rental | $9.99 | one-time |
| 11.99 HD Movie Purchase | $11.99 | one-time |
| 12.99 HD Movie Purchase | $12.99 | one-time |
| 13.99 HD Movie Purchase | $13.99 | one-time |
| 14.99 HD Movie Purchase | $14.99 | one-time |
| 18.99 HD Movie Rental | $18.99 | one-time |
| 18.99 HD Movie Purchase | $18.99 | one-time |
| 19.99 HD Movie Rental | $19.99 | one-time |
| 19.99 HD Movie Purchase | $19.99 | one-time |
| 23.99 HD Movie Purchase | $23.99 | one-time |
| 24.99 HD Movie Rental | $24.99 | one-time |
| 24.99 HD Movie Purchase | $24.99 | one-time |
| 28.99 HD Movie Purchase | $28.99 | one-time |
| 29.99 HD Movie Purchase | $29.99 | one-time |


### Streamline.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streamline/id6502956109)

This app acts as a centralized TV guide for sports fans and entertainment lovers. It helps users discover what to watch, when it's on, and where to stream it across numerous platforms, all from one place. Stay organized with schedules, trending content, and personalized recommendations.

**Highlights:** Sports & TV Schedules, Trending Content Discovery, Smart Notifications, Personalized Recommendations, Centralized Watchlist, Cross-Platform Streaming Support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Organizes shows and sports schedules
- 👍 Saves time finding what to watch
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Social feature to see friends' activity
- 👍 Helps discover new shows/movies

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App is glitchy and crashes
- 🐛 Schedule is often wrong/outdated
- 🐛 Limited team/show selection
- 🐛 Difficulty signing up/creating accounts
- 🐛 Users can't actually watch content

**Reported bugs**

- App immediately closes
- Keeps freezing
- Schedule is always wrong
- Missing shows from schedule
- Cannot enter username during sign-up

**Requested features**

- Add Formula One to sports
- Ability to enter custom movies/sports teams
- Broader selection of sports teams
- Fix account creation issues
- Allow users to actually watch content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ROW8 free?

ROW8 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Streamline. free?

Streamline. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ROW8 or Streamline.?

Streamline. is rated higher. ROW8 averages 3.3 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Streamline. averages 4.5 from 730 ratings.

### Do ROW8 or Streamline. have ads?

ROW8 shows ads; Streamline. does not.

### Which is updated more often, ROW8 or Streamline.?

ROW8 ships an update every 2 months, and Streamline. every 5 days. Most recently, ROW8 was updated on September 23, 2026 and Streamline. on September 25, 2026.

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