Comparison

TVfootend vs Strimr

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

Head to head
About

TVfootend

Stream live and recorded TV shows on your Apple devices. Easily browse the program guide, search for content, and schedule recordings for individual episodes or entire series. Requires a TVheadend server connection.

Highlights
  • Live TV streaming
  • Recorded TV playback
  • Program guide browsing
  • Show search functionality
  • Series recording scheduling
  • Multi-device support
Features
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Watch live and recorded TV shows on your iPhone, iPad or Apple TV! You can check the program guide, search for a certain show, and then schedule a show or a whole series for recording. This app works in combination with a TVheadend server in your network. It is available in English, Spanish, French, German and Dutch. Please make sure to use channel icons and an XMLTV source for your EPG info that contains lots of images.

About

Strimr

Stream your Plex media library with a streamlined, native interface. Discover content easily with rich details, customizable navigation, and smart playback features for uninterrupted viewing. Enjoy offline downloads and collaborative watch parties.

Highlights
  • Plex server connection
  • Customizable library visibility
  • Hubs-based browsing
  • Multiple playback engines
  • Resume playback & skip features
  • Offline downloads
  • Watch Together feature
Features
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Strimr brings your Plex and Jellyfin libraries into a focused, native experience built for effortless discovery and playback. Connect one or several servers, browse everything from a unified home, fine-tune what you see, and enjoy a modern player packed with powerful playback features across Apple devices. Key features: - Native apps for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac - Plex and Jellyfin support, with multiple servers at once and a unified home, libraries, and search - Strimr profiles with optional PIN, plus Plex Home users - Customizable home rows, library visibility, and navigation order - Hubs-based browsing, rich details, and filtered search - Advanced playback with HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, TrueHD, and DTS - Chapter navigation, thumbnail scrubbing, audio/subtitle controls, and external subtitle search - Playback quality selection and multiple versions - Downloads with offline mode - Live TV - Resume playback, autoplay next episode, and automatic intro & credits skipping - Collections, playlists, and favorites - SharePlay - Seerr integration Strimr requires your own Plex or Jellyfin media server. Strimr is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Plex Inc. or the Jellyfin project. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Screenshots

TVfootend4 screens
Strimr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Strimr at Free against TVfootend's $3.99. Strimr also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (33% vs 18%). TVfootend's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Strimr is free to download; TVfootend costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TVfootend ships an update every 4 months, Strimr every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TVfootend versus Strimr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTVfootendStrimr
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.2% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOebele BeetstraThomas Vandemeulebroucke

Customer experience

TVfootend

Written reviews11 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative81.8%

Strimr

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

TVfootend

No in-app purchases

None

Strimr

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TVfootend free?
TVfootend costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Strimr free?
Strimr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TVfootend or Strimr have ads?
Neither TVfootend nor Strimr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TVfootend or Strimr?
TVfootend ships an update every 4 months, and Strimr every 11 days. Most recently, TVfootend was updated on November 3, 2026 and Strimr on November 5, 2026.

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