theCHIVE vs Audstreamer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
theCHIVE
Discover a daily stream of amusing photos and videos curated for lighthearted entertainment. This app offers a unique blend of humor, visually appealing content, and heartwarming stories, providing a happy escape from daily life without politics or news.
- Daily dose of amusing photos and videos
- Mix of humor, hotness, and humanity
- Happy escape content
- No politics or snarky humor
- No news, purely entertainment
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theCHIVE App is the most-downloaded humor app in iOS history. The content variety is a unique mix of Humor, Hotness, and Humanity. No long-winded articles, just your daily dose of the most amusing photos and videos the internet has to offer. - Content curated to be a happy escape - No politics or snarky humor - A little cleavage never hurt anybody - No news! We're here to entertain not inform For more information and to access our Terms of Use, please visit http://www.chivemediagroup.com/legal/terms/
Audstreamer
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Audstreamer is a clean, easy-to-use podcast app designed for focused listening. It keeps the experience simple and centered around the podcasts you follow. The interface is fast and intuitive, making it easy to browse your library, pick up where you left off, and start listening without distractions. Episodes can be downloaded for offline playback, so your podcasts are always available, even without a connection. Your subscriptions and listening progress stay in sync across devices with iCloud sync and real-time device sync. Audstreamer also includes an Apple Watch app, so you can continue listening wherever you go. Audstreamer is built for people who prefer a calm, simple podcast experience focused on the shows that matter most.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Audstreamer at none against theCHIVE's shown. theCHIVE's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. theCHIVE sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Audstreamer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | theCHIVE | Audstreamer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (168K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 168K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Chive Media Group, LLC | Barna Nemeth |
Bugs and requests
theCHIVE
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Redirects to App Store or other sites
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
Requested features
3 requests- Reduce ads or offer ad-free option
- Improve app stability and performance
- Restore previous app functionality
Audstreamer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
theCHIVE
- Support$4.991 Month
- Monthly$6.991 Month
- Yearly$69.991 Year
Audstreamer
- Espresso$0.99
- Capuccino$1.99
- Caramel Macchiato$7.99
