CKstream vs HBC+ Video
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CKstream
Stream live, on-demand, and recorded TV content from your mobile device. Browse the program guide, watch live channels, and access on-demand titles with features like Catch-up and Restart TV. Seamlessly transfer playback between devices.
- Live TV streaming
- On Demand content browsing
- Program guide
- Catch-up and Restart TV
- Cross-device playback transfer
- Content search
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ABOUT THIS APP CKstream is the perfect way to watch Live, On Demand, and Recorded TV content at home and on the go! Within CKstream’s intuitive user interface, you can watch any of your favorite programming from the palm of your hand. FEATURES - Browse the Program Guide for all channels offered by Craw-Kan. - Watch live channels directly from your mobile device (feature only available when on Craw-Kan network addresses). - Browse and watch On Demand content. - Never miss another show with the Catch-up and Restart TV features. - Transfer playback to and from any mobile device running the CKstream App. - Search On Demand and TV content by title. REQUIREMENTS - Check with Craw-Kan to see if CKstream is compatible with your current service. - 3G, 4G, LTE or Wi-Fi connection to the Internet. Download speeds over 1Mbps are recommended. - Video quality and performance may vary depending on your network speed and device hardware.
HBC+ Video
Stream live, on-demand, and recorded TV programming on your big screen or mobile device. Features include an interactive guide, cloud DVR, profiles, and parental controls for a personalized viewing experience.
- Live, On Demand, and Recorded Content
- Cloud DVR
- Profiles and Parental Controls
- Voice Search
- Interactive Programming Guide
- Restart & Catchup TV
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About this App HBC+ Video is an app-based way for HBC and RS Fiber customers to watch TV programming on big screens and mobile devices. Enjoy an interactive programming guide, cloud DVR, profiles, parental controls, voice search, recommendations, popular and trending content, and more! Features • Watch Live, On Demand, and Recorded Content • Recorded Shows Saved to the Cloud • Restart & Catchup TV • Record Unlimited Programs Simultaneously • Access & Manage Content on your Mobile Devices Requirements • Check with your broadband service provider to see if you are eligible for HBC+ Video with your current service(s). • An HBC or RS Fiber Internet service subscription is required. • An HBC TV2-Go or RS Fiber TV2-Go account is required. • Download speeds over 100 Mbps are recommended. • Picture quality and performance may vary depending on your network speed and device hardware.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CKstream at 5.0 against HBC+ Video's 4.0. CKstream also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 15 months). HBC+ Video's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
CKstream holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HBC+ Video has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
CKstream ships an update every 5 months, HBC+ Video every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CKstream | HBC+ Video |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.0 (5 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 15 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative, Inc. | Hiawatha Broadband Communications, Inc. |
Customer experience
CKstream
HBC+ Video
In-app purchases
CKstream
No in-app purchases
HBC+ Video
No in-app purchases
