# FlixFling Streaming vs UTube Embed Player

The clearest difference is rating: UTube Embed Player at 4.6 against FlixFling Streaming's 2.1. UTube Embed Player also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 35%) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). FlixFling Streaming's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 2). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FlixFling Streaming sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. UTube Embed Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

UTube Embed Player holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UTube Embed Player has 145 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of FlixFling Streaming's written reviews are positive against 75% of UTube Embed Player's.

FlixFling Streaming ships an update every 4 months, UTube Embed Player every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FlixFling Streaming | UTube Embed Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flixfling-streaming/id379167709/reviews) | **[4.6 (145 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/utube-embed-player/id6476905101/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **145** |
| Positive reviews | 35.3% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 11 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [FlixFling](https://appshunter.io/developer/1294810266) | [Nobutaka Yuasa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1077141399) |

## What reviewers say

### FlixFling Streaming

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flixfling-streaming/id379167709)

Stream a vast library of movies and music videos on your Apple devices. Your rentals are stored digitally, accessible across multiple devices without needing to download or sync. Browse, watch, and rate titles, and access your past purchases.

**Highlights:** Stream movies and music videos, Digital locker for rentals, Multi-device access, Browse and rate titles, Access past rentals and purchases

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Access | $9.99 | one-time |
| $12.99 Movie Purchase | $12.99 | one-time |
| 3 Months Access | $29.99 | one-time |
| 6 Months Access | $59.99 | one-time |
| 12 Months Access | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great selection of movies
- ⭐ Unique and hard-to-find films
- ⭐ Easy to use interface
- ⭐ Good streaming quality
- ⭐ Awesome AirPlay function

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Expensive subscription price
- ❌ Poor movie selection (horror focus)
- ❌ Not free, requires payment
- ❌ Outdated movie catalog
- ❌ Poor quality content

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Videos do not play
- Cannot log in or create an account
- App terminates when trying to watch anything
- Search bar not working

**Requested features**

- Ability to write reviews in app
- Fix Airplay issues
- Improve movie selection (more variety, less horror)
- Make it truly free or clearly state costs upfront
- Add features for kids/animated movies


### UTube Embed Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/utube-embed-player/id6476905101)

This application functions as a YouTube player, allowing you to watch videos directly within the app. It keeps a local record of your viewing history and supports Picture-in-Picture mode. Note that some videos may have playback restrictions.

**Highlights:** Plays YouTube videos within the app, Local viewing history, Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode, Respects video playback restrictions

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FlixFling Streaming free?

FlixFling Streaming is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is UTube Embed Player free?

UTube Embed Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FlixFling Streaming or UTube Embed Player?

UTube Embed Player is rated higher. FlixFling Streaming averages 2.1 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while UTube Embed Player averages 4.6 from 145 ratings.

### Do FlixFling Streaming or UTube Embed Player have ads?

UTube Embed Player shows ads; FlixFling Streaming does not.

### Which is updated more often, FlixFling Streaming or UTube Embed Player?

FlixFling Streaming ships an update every 4 months, and UTube Embed Player every 5 weeks. Most recently, FlixFling Streaming was updated on October 7, 2026 and UTube Embed Player on October 8, 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.*