Express Video vs CKstream
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Express Video
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Stowe Express Video is a streaming TV service available exclusively to Stowe Cable Internet customers. Watch TV how you want, anytime you want utilizing your favorite mobile device or TV without the need for a set top box! Amazing features include: * Free Cloud DVR - Store up to 50 hours of recording for FREE! * Free HD - All channels broadcast in High Definition absolutely FREE! * All of your favorite sports channels included - FREE! * Enjoy Flexibility - Increase the number of devices and hours of cloud storage for a small additional fee
CKstream
Stream live, on-demand, and recorded TV content from your mobile device. Browse the program guide, watch live channels, and access on-demand titles with features like Catch-up and Restart TV. Seamlessly transfer playback between devices.
- Live TV streaming
- On Demand content browsing
- Program guide
- Catch-up and Restart TV
- Cross-device playback transfer
- Content search
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ABOUT THIS APP CKstream is the perfect way to watch Live, On Demand, and Recorded TV content at home and on the go! Within CKstream’s intuitive user interface, you can watch any of your favorite programming from the palm of your hand. FEATURES - Browse the Program Guide for all channels offered by Craw-Kan. - Watch live channels directly from your mobile device (feature only available when on Craw-Kan network addresses). - Browse and watch On Demand content. - Never miss another show with the Catch-up and Restart TV features. - Transfer playback to and from any mobile device running the CKstream App. - Search On Demand and TV content by title. REQUIREMENTS - Check with Craw-Kan to see if CKstream is compatible with your current service. - 3G, 4G, LTE or Wi-Fi connection to the Internet. Download speeds over 1Mbps are recommended. - Video quality and performance may vary depending on your network speed and device hardware.
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Verdict
Express Video and CKstream are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Express Video | CKstream |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | TiVo Platform Technologies LLC | Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Express Video
No in-app purchases
CKstream
No in-app purchases
