# GOtv Stream vs Cinemate

The clearest difference is rating: GOtv Stream at 4.4 against Cinemate's 2.7. GOtv Stream also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 11). Cinemate's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cinemate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GOtv Stream asks for nothing beyond the download.

GOtv Stream holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GOtv Stream has 1.7K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 26% of GOtv Stream's written reviews are positive against 50% of Cinemate's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

GOtv Stream ships an update every 2 months, Cinemate every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GOtv Stream | Cinemate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gotv-stream/id583322176/reviews)** | [2.7 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinemate/id1532475295/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 25.6% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Multichoice Support Services (Pty) Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/316196590) | [Appoly Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1382213319) |

## What reviewers say

### GOtv Stream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gotv-stream/id583322176)

Stream live TV channels, catch up on missed episodes and movies, and download content for offline viewing. Personalize your experience with profiles and plan your viewing with the TV guide and reminders.

**Highlights:** Live streaming of selected TV channels, Catch Up on latest episodes and movies, Download content for offline viewing, Create personalized profiles, Add items to watchlist, Access TV Guide and set reminders

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 User-friendly
- 🚀 Low data consumption

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Can't view channels
- 🐛 Can't login or sign up
- 🐛 App not functioning
- 🐛 Channels not showing

**Reported bugs**

- Channels not showing
- Login/sign-up issues
- App not functioning

**Requested features**

- Ability to view all channels under package
- Improved login and registration process


### Cinemate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinemate/id1532475295)

Easily decide on movies with friends using a swipe-based system. Compare your choices and discover where films are available to stream.

**Highlights:** Swipe-based movie selection, Compare watchlists with friends, QR code and share link comparison, Streaming availability lookup, Watchlist management

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GOtv Stream free?

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

### Is Cinemate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GOtv Stream or Cinemate?

GOtv Stream is rated higher. GOtv Stream averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Cinemate averages 2.7 from 11 ratings.

### Do GOtv Stream or Cinemate have ads?

GOtv Stream shows ads; Cinemate does not.

### Which is updated more often, GOtv Stream or Cinemate?

GOtv Stream ships an update every 2 months, and Cinemate every 3 days. Most recently, GOtv Stream was updated on September 25, 2026 and Cinemate on June 1, 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.*