Comparison

CKstream vs LiveFin

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Live TV streaming
  • On Demand content browsing
  • Program guide
  • Catch-up and Restart TV
  • Cross-device playback transfer
  • Content search
Features
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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.

About

LiveFin

This app connects to your personal Jellyfin server to stream Live TV channels. It displays a program guide and channel images, organizing channels numerically. A self-hosted Jellyfin server with Live TV setup is required.

Highlights
  • Stream Live TV channels from Jellyfin
  • Integrated Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
  • Displays channel images
  • Numerically listed channels
  • Minimalistic login page
Features
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LiveFin is a Live TV & DVR client specifically designed for Jellyfin. It uses your personal Jellyfin server to stream your M3U or HDHomeRun Live TV channels, along with a Guide (if your server has guide data). • Stream your Live TV channels provided by your Jellyfin server • Watch up to 6 channels at once with MultiView • Integrates your Guide data for up to 14 days in advance • Record your programs with your DVR settings • Your movie and TV libraries with HDR support • Log in to your Jellyfin server with ease • Get notifications for programs You need a self-hosted Jellyfin server set up on a computer or NAS, with Live TV properly configured with a tuner (optionally with an EPG) or your library set up to use LiveFin. NOTE: LiveFin is not part of the Jellyfin project.

Screenshots

CKstream3 screens
LiveFin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LiveFin at monthly against CKstream's every 5 months. LiveFin also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1). CKstream's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CKstream holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CKstream ships an update every 5 months, LiveFin monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
CKstream versus LiveFin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCKstreamLiveFin
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.8 (4 ratings)
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB134 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCraw-Kan Telephone Cooperative, Inc.Kervens Premier

Customer experience

CKstream

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

LiveFin

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

CKstream

No in-app purchases

None

LiveFin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CKstream free?
CKstream is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LiveFin free?
LiveFin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CKstream or LiveFin?
CKstream is rated higher. CKstream averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while LiveFin averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do CKstream or LiveFin have ads?
Neither CKstream nor LiveFin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CKstream or LiveFin?
CKstream ships an update every 5 months, and LiveFin monthly. Most recently, CKstream was updated on September 9, 2026 and LiveFin on September 10, 2026.

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