IceStream vs Owncasts
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IceStream
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IceStream allows to stream audio and/or video in ogg theora format from an iPhone or iPad camera to a remote server (e.g. an Icecast server). The free version allows for limited streaming time and has some restricted settings. The full version with unlimited streaming and advanced settings (including high quality audio and video) is available as an in-app purchase.
Owncasts
Discover and watch independent live streams from various sources. Receive instant notifications when your favorite streamers go live, ensuring you never miss an update. This app aggregates content from Owncast-powered platforms.
- Watch independent live streams
- Get notified when streamers go live
- Aggregate Owncast-powered content
- On-the-go viewing
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Add your favorite Owncast-powered live streams to watch on the go. Get notified when streamers go live so you'll never miss out. If you're an Owncast streamer, you can stream to your personal instance directly from this app!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Owncasts at none against IceStream's 1. Owncasts also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 14 months). IceStream's advantage is iOS requirement (7.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads 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. IceStream sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Owncasts asks for nothing beyond the download.
IceStream ships an update every 14 months, Owncasts weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IceStream | Owncasts |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 7.1 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | TinkaTinka | Gabe Kangas |
In-app purchases
IceStream
- Full Version$4.99
Owncasts
No in-app purchases
