Streamlly vs The GrayVine
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Streamlly
This app delivers fact-based news, information, and human stories through short, impactful films. Created by real journalists and filmmakers, it offers verified content without opinion or commentary, accessible to everyone.
- Fact-based news films
- Real human stories
- Verified content
- No opinion or commentary
- Created by journalists and filmmakers
- Free to watch
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Streamlly is the Human Storytelling Network. We bring fact-based news, meaningful information, and real human stories to the screens people use every day. Because the world doesn’t just happen in headlines. It happens in homes. In hospitals. In classrooms. In courtrooms. In communities where real people live through real events. Streamlly takes you there. Short, powerful news films designed for how people watch today. Created by real journalists, writers, filmmakers, editors, and actors — never AI actors or creators. Every story is verified, reviewed, and told without opinion or commentary. Completely free to watch. No paywalls, subscriptions, ads, or sponsorships. Real stories. Real people. Information that can change a life.
The GrayVine
Access engaging games like Sudoku and Bingo, find exclusive senior discounts on dining, shopping, and travel, and stay informed with a daily newsletter featuring news, jokes, and deals. Enjoy entertainment and savings tailored for older adults.
- Classic games (Sudoku, Bingo, Solitaire)
- Senior discount directory
- Exclusive deals and offers
- Daily newsletter
- News and jokes
- Local deal discovery
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Get ready to dive into a world of engaging games like Sudoku, Bingo, and Solitaire, all tailored to suit your interests and skill levels. Challenge your brain, pass the time, and enjoy countless hours of entertainment with these classic favourites! Discover amazing deals and discounts exclusive to seniors with our comprehensive discount directory. Easily find the best offers near you, and make your hard-earned money go further on the things you love. From dining and shopping to travel and leisure, experience more for less with the GrayVine App. Stay up-to-date with our daily newsletter, providing you with a mix of news, jokes, deals, and so much more. Instantly access the latest headlines, have a laugh, and discover unbeatable deals tailored just for you – all in one convenient place.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: The GrayVine at none against Streamlly's shown. The GrayVine also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 18 months) and ratings volume (363 vs 4). Streamlly's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Streamlly holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The GrayVine has 363 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Streamlly ships an update every 18 months, The GrayVine every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Streamlly | The GrayVine |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 4.7 (363 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 363 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Streamlly, LLC | Senior Discount Club |
Customer experience
Streamlly
The GrayVine
In-app purchases
Streamlly
No in-app purchases
The GrayVine
No in-app purchases
