# FStream vs mconnect Player Lite

The clearest difference is ads: FStream at none against mconnect Player Lite's shown. FStream also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (3.8 vs 3.5). mconnect Player Lite's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

FStream holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FStream has 281 ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of FStream's written reviews are positive against 61% of mconnect Player Lite's.

FStream ships an update every 3 months, mconnect Player Lite every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | FStream | mconnect Player Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (281 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fstream/id289892007/reviews)** | [3.5 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mconnect-player-lite/id507379024/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **281** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | **75.9% of reviews** | 61.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Julien-Pierre Averous](https://appshunter.io/developer/289892010) | [ConversDigital Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/503760463) |

## What reviewers say

### FStream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fstream/id289892007)

This application serves as a lightweight web radio player. It supports a variety of popular audio formats including MP3, OGG, WMA, and AAC, along with common playlist formats like PLS, M3U, and ASX.

**Highlights:** Lightweight web radio player, Supports MP3 audio, Supports OGG/Vorbis audio, Supports WMA over MMS, Supports AAC/AAC+ audio, Supports PLS playlists, Supports M3U playlists, Supports ASX playlists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Still works great after years of use
- 🔑 Supports password-protected streams
- 👍 Reliable and stable app
- 🎶 Plays a wide range of audio formats
- 🔍 Allows manual stream entry

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Playback issues with latest iOS updates
- 🔀 Freezes when switching stations
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📁 Lacks folder organization for stations

**Reported bugs**

- Stop/Play/Pause buttons not working properly
- Disconnects from streams randomly

**Requested features**

- Ability to export/import station lists
- Integration with iTunes for recorded content
- Chromecast or AirPlay support
- Background playback while using other apps


### mconnect Player Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mconnect-player-lite/id507379024)

Stream your videos, photos, and music to various devices like smart TVs and speakers. Enjoy gapless playback and support for high-quality audio formats. This version offers core media streaming functionalities.

**Highlights:** Stream video, photo, and music, Support for UPnP and Google Cast, Gapless playback, DSD and FLAC audio playback, Stream from cloud services, Send media to AirPlay devices

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 💡 Supports DLNA and UPnP streaming
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Quickly finds media servers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Playback issues after app updates
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes on some devices
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with certain devices/renderers
- 🐛 Tidal playback not working for some users
- 🐛 DSD file playback not supported

**Reported bugs**

- Tracks not playing in correct order
- Unable to connect to some NAS devices
- Album art not displaying properly
- Streaming issues after long periods of use

**Requested features**

- Add gapless playback
- Implement playlist/queue management features
- Add support for landscape mode on iPad
- Integrate Spotify support
- Improve Chromecast video casting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FStream free?

FStream is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is mconnect Player Lite free?

mconnect Player Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FStream or mconnect Player Lite?

FStream is rated higher. FStream averages 3.8 out of 5 from 281 ratings, while mconnect Player Lite averages 3.5 from 42 ratings.

### Do FStream or mconnect Player Lite have ads?

mconnect Player Lite shows ads; FStream does not.

### Which is updated more often, FStream or mconnect Player Lite?

FStream ships an update every 3 months, and mconnect Player Lite every 3 weeks. Most recently, FStream was updated on October 22, 2026 and mconnect Player Lite on October 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*