Comparison

Kidstream vs NOFO NYC

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Kidstream

This streaming service offers a curated selection of educational and imaginative shows for children. It focuses on content that sparks curiosity and promotes social-emotional learning, free from violent or questionable material. Parents can enjoy alongside their kids with a variety of popular and enriching programs.

Highlights
  • 100% commercial-free streaming
  • STEM, arts, music, and social-emotional learning content
  • No violent or questionable content
  • Shows enjoyable for both kids and parents
  • Curated selection of popular children's programs
  • Monthly and yearly subscription options
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Named the #1 streaming service and top new kids’ TV app! • 100% commercial-free • Shows that spark imagination and tap into a variety of interests, such as STEM, arts and crafts, dance, music, sports, adventure, problem solving and social + emotional learning • Free from violent or questionable content • Genuinely good, enriching TV for kids with shows that are enjoyable for parents as well, including: • Thomas & Friends • LazyTown • Sid the Science Kid • Shaun the Sheep • Timmy Time • Kate & Mim-Mim • Pingu • The Wiggles • Barney & Friends • Space Kids • Coyote Peterson • Science Max • And TONS more! Subscribe now and start your Kidstream adventure today! To access all features and content you can subscribe to Kidstream on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. * All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://watch.kidstream.tv/tos Privacy Policy: https://watch.kidstream.tv/privacy

About

NOFO NYC

Features
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NOFO is your cheat code for finding what’s actually happening in NYC. Not another endless feed. Not another “top 10 things to do this weekend” list. NOFO pulls together the plans worth knowing about, then ranks them for your taste, your mood, and your city era. Brunch in the West Village. A random gallery opening in LES. A run club by the water. A weird lecture you’ll pretend you found naturally. Indie films, Broadway, rooftop things, warehouse nights, drag shows, pop-ups, comedy, jazz, and the kind of plans that only exist in New York for 48 hours. Open NOFO and see what’s worth leaving the apartment for. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Find plans across NYC in one daily feed • See events ranked for your actual vibe • Filter by neighborhood, day, mood, and category • Check a live map when you want something near you • Save the good stuff before you lose it forever • See what friends are into and make plans together • Get clear reasons for every pick, not mystery recommendations BUILT FOR NEW YORK ENERGY NOFO is made for the “what are we doing tonight?” text, the last-minute plan, the Sunday reset, the random Tuesday that becomes a story, and the friend who always says they’re down but never sends options. Less scrolling. Better plans. More showing up.

Screenshots

Kidstream4 screens
NOFO NYC3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NOFO NYC at none against Kidstream's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. Kidstream sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. NOFO NYC asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Kidstream versus NOFO NYC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKidstreamNOFO NYC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (36 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings36 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB54 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBrandvida, LLCDimitri Wyzlic

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Kidstream

Subscriptions2
  • Kidstream Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Kidstream Subscription7 Days trial$39.991 Year
None

NOFO NYC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kidstream free?
Kidstream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NOFO NYC free?
NOFO NYC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kidstream or NOFO NYC have ads?
Neither Kidstream nor NOFO NYC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kidstream or NOFO NYC?
Kidstream ships an update every 3 months, and NOFO NYC every 3 months. Most recently, Kidstream was updated on October 24, 2026 and NOFO NYC on October 20, 2026.

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