Istream vs AIGE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Istream
Stream exclusive, high-quality Malayalam movies, short films, and lifestyle shows. Discover content that resonates with your heart and connect with creators worldwide.
- Exclusive Malayalam content
- Golden era movies
- Short films
- Lifestyle and travel shows
- Global streaming
- Content discovery
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iStream' is Malayalam's independent OTT platform, which provides exclusive, high-quality Malayalam content. On iStream, Malayalis around the globe can stream online the golden movies of the Malayalam film industry, superb short films, well-explained lifestyle & travel shows, and more! With iStream, our goal is to help Malayalis around the world discover content that is close to their hearts. To bring together OMG - inducing, share-compelling, like-attracting, clutter-breaking, and thought-provoking content from Malayalamβs leading content creators and curators
AIGE
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AIGE AR is a QR code scanning app that unlocks interactive video experiences in Augmented Reality (AR). Scan a QR code, watch engaging videos, and interact with dynamic content. Key Features: β’ Scan QR codes to access exclusive AR videos. β’ Watch interactive content directly in your environment. β’ Experience cinematic AR storytelling with real-time interactions. β’ Save custom videos and share them on social media. β’ Securely store and retrieve personalized AR experiences with cloud integration. How It Works: 1. Scan a QR code to unlock an AR video. 2. Watch and engage with interactive storylines. 3. Store personalized videos in the cloud and share them. Use Cases: β’ Interactive movie trailers and storytelling. β’ AR-enhanced product experiences. β’ Educational and training simulations. β’ Gaming and entertainment with real-time choices. Download now and experience next-level interactive video storytelling with AIGE AR.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AIGE at none against Istream's 7. AIGE also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). Istream's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Istream sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. AIGE asks for nothing beyond the download.
Istream ships an update every 2 months, AIGE every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Istream | AIGE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 β better | 16.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Radhakrishnan Ramachandran | AyeVee |
In-app purchases
Istream
- UnDead$0.99
- Orumbettavan$0.99
- Secret$0.99
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- Istream Kids$1.99
- Super$1.99
- Special+$3.99
- Premium$11.99
AIGE
No in-app purchases









