Comparison

Simplware vs Streama

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

Head to head
About

Simplware

Features
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The Simplware app is the easiest way for Telco operators and ISPs to provide TV services on mobile devices. The app provides rich user interface and possibility to watch Linear TV, VOD, navigate through EPG and search for content throughout the application.

About

Streama

Features
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Your content. Your sources. One powerful player. Streama is a fast and elegant IPTV and media player built for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Add your own sources and enjoy Live TV, VOD, series, catch-up, and TV Guide in one beautifully designed app. Its modern playback engine has been carefully optimized for fast channel startup, smooth zapping, stable playback, and compatibility with both standard and less conventional IPTV streams. Key Features โ€ข Multiple Source Types Add and manage M3U playlists, Xtream Codes accounts, and supported Stalker Portal sources in one place. โ€ข Live TV, VOD & Series Browse live channels, movies, and series from your own provider using a consistent interface across all supported Apple devices. โ€ข Fast, Reliable Playback Enjoy quick channel switching, intelligent buffering, automatic stream recovery, and improved audio/video synchronization. โ€ข Smart TV Guide Use integrated XMLTV and provider EPG data to see what is currently playing and what is coming next. โ€ข Catch-up & Archive Watch previously aired programs when catch-up is available from your provider. โ€ข Powerful Playback Controls Resume watching, seek through supported content, select audio tracks and subtitles, and adjust the picture to your screen. โ€ข Stream Doctor Get clearer information when a stream is unavailable, unsupported, or temporarily unable to connect. โ€ข Search & Personalization Quickly find channels, programs, movies, and series. Organize favorites, pinned content, recent channels, and Continue Watching. โ€ข iCloud Sync Keep supported sources, favorites, settings, viewing history, and playback progress synchronized across your Apple devices. โ€ข Designed for Apple Devices A tailored experience for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV, including background audio and an optimized large-screen interface. Some features require Streama Pro or Pro Plus. Content availability, formats, TV Guide data, catch-up, subtitles, and audio tracks depend on your provider. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER Streama is a media player and does not provide, sell, recommend, or include any channels, playlists, subscriptions, accounts, or media content. Users must provide their own legally obtained content sources, such as an M3U playlist or compatible provider credentials. Streama is not affiliated with any third-party content provider and does not support or promote unauthorized access to copyrighted content. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Simplware4 screens
Streama4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simplware at none against Streama's 2. Streama's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Streama sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Simplware asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simplware ships an update every 3 months, Streama every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Simplware versus Streama: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimplwareStreama
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV โ€” better
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size36 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimplwareEMTOUCH MARCIN MYNARCZYK

In-app purchases

None

Simplware

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Streama

Subscriptions1
  • Streama Pro+$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Streama Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Simplware free?
Simplware is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Streama free?
Streama is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simplware or Streama have ads?
Neither Simplware nor Streama shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simplware or Streama?
Simplware ships an update every 3 months, and Streama every 5 days. Most recently, Simplware was updated on October 4, 2026 and Streama on October 7, 2026.

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