# Киномакс vs SoundStream

The clearest difference is rating: SoundStream at 4.8 against Киномакс's 3.7. SoundStream also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 25%) and ratings volume (53 vs 14). Киномакс's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 22) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SoundStream sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Киномакс asks for nothing beyond the download.

SoundStream holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 53 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Киномакс's written reviews are positive against 36% of SoundStream's.

Киномакс ships an update every 6 weeks, SoundStream every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Киномакс | SoundStream |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id480167535/reviews) | **[4.8 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundstream/id975657561/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **53** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **36.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Kinomaks AO](https://appshunter.io/developer/840024455) | [KOMPANIYA ROADAD, TOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759931023) |

## What reviewers say

### Киномакс

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id480167535)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### SoundStream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundstream/id975657561)

Listen to podcasts, audiobooks, and radio shows with interactive live episodes. Discover new content, download for offline listening, and subscribe to stay updated. Features exclusive original podcasts and a large library of Russian-language shows.

**Highlights:** Podcast discovery and search, Offline listening via download, Subscription to new episodes, Interactive live podcast episodes, Exclusive SoundStream Originals, Large Russian-language podcast library

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Тут такое дело | $1.99 | per month |
| Сказки Морфея на ночь | $1.99 | per month |
| Аудиопоэзия от ОГИ | $1.99 | per month |
| С любовью, Эрнест | $1.99 | per year |
| Premium quarter | $2.49 | per 3 months |
| На месяц + эксклюзив МДС | $2.99 | per month |
| Monday Фарш | $2.99 | per month |
| Пролетая над крыльцом психушки | $2.99 | per month |
| Альпина. Саморазвитие | $2.99 | per month |
| Чёрный лебедь+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Истина где-то рядом | $2.99 | per month |
| Exclusive МДС на месяц | $2.99 | per month |
| Детективы Скандинавия vs Яп... | $3.99 | per month |
| Счастье с чашкой кофе | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium half-year | $4.49 | per 6 months |
| Дневники Лоры Палны | $5.49 | per month |
| «Поп-девичник!» | $6.99 | per month |
| Truecrime | $6.99 | per month |
| На год + эксклюзив МДС | $13.99 | per year |
| Сказки Морфея на ночь (год) | $17.99 | per year |
| Exclusive МДС на год | $22.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Киномакс free?

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

### Is SoundStream free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Киномакс or SoundStream?

SoundStream is rated higher. Киномакс averages 3.7 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while SoundStream averages 4.8 from 53 ratings.

### Do Киномакс or SoundStream have ads?

SoundStream shows ads; Киномакс does not.

### Which is updated more often, Киномакс or SoundStream?

Киномакс ships an update every 6 weeks, and SoundStream every 4 weeks. Most recently, Киномакс was updated on October 19, 2026 and SoundStream on October 16, 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.*