CKstream vs Gravity
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.
Gravity
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Your media. Drawn together. Gravity is a cloud-first personal media library and player. Connect sources you are authorized to access and turn folders of movies and shows into a library worth exploring. Your sources, together Connect OpenList or a supported cloud storage provider, select movie or TV folders, and scan for matching posters, descriptions, and cast information. Connect Emby or Jellyfin to browse an existing server library. Watch your way Choose an available media source, audio track, and subtitles. Keep favorites and remember where you stopped. Playback support depends on your device, system, media container, codecs, and network. One story, many screens Use your own iCloud to sync library records, favorites, and viewing state across your Apple devices. Video files stay at the original source; syncing a library does not download its videos. Personal by design Media features in this version do not require a Gravity account. On Apple platforms, source credentials are stored in Keychain, with CloudKit encrypted fields for credentials that need to sync. See the Privacy Policy for metadata matching and provider authorization details. Privacy information and third-party licenses are available in Settings. Gravity does not provide, host, or sell movies, TV episodes, or content subscriptions. Add and play only content you are authorized to access. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. On iPhone and iPad, manage sources, scan libraries, browse details, and watch. Picture in Picture is available when video output and the system are ready; support varies by media format. Files without a metadata match remain accessible from the library. Terms and help are available in About. Download authorized videos from supported file sources for offline viewing on iPhone and iPad. My Downloads organizes movies and TV shows by season and episode. Completed videos play from local storage; offline media is not synced through iCloud. Optional invitations and Pro rewards Daily media use does not require a Gravity account. Sign in with Apple only if you choose to join the invitation program or use account-based entitlement recovery. Share your invitation link or GGG invitation code and see your invitation progress. Under the published program rules, 3 qualified invitations earn 1 year of Pro (365 days, non-renewing); 10 earn lifetime Pro. Rewards use Apple's official offer-code redemption, with no automatic subscription renewal. Invited friends must confirm the invitation relationship; eligibility and reward availability are shown in the app. You can restore eligible Apple purchases in Settings. The current version does not offer direct Pro purchases. A Pro reward includes app functionality only, never movies, TV shows, or streaming-service subscriptions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CKstream at none against Gravity's 2. Gravity's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Gravity sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. CKstream asks for nothing beyond the download.
CKstream ships an update every 5 months, Gravity every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CKstream | Gravity |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative, Inc. | 华波 宁 |
In-app purchases
CKstream
No in-app purchases
Gravity
- Gravity Pro 1 Year$6.99
- Gravity Pro Lifetime$9.99









