SE Stream vs Armstrong
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SE Stream
Stream live and recorded TV content on your mobile devices without a set-top box. Enjoy high-definition channels, including sports, with cloud DVR capabilities. Additional storage and devices can be added for a fee.
- Cloud DVR with 50-300 hours storage
- High-definition channel broadcasts
- Includes favorite sports channels
- Add devices and storage for a fee
- No set-top box required
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SE Stream is a streaming TV service available exclusively to Service Electric Cable TV and Communications High-speed Data customers. Watch TV how you want, anytime you want using your favorite mobile device or TV without the need for a set top box! Amazing features include: * Cloud DVR - Base service is 50 hours with options up to 300 hours of recording * All channels broadcast in High Definition * All of your favorite sports channels included * Add devices and hours of cloud storage for a small additional fee.
Armstrong
Stream live TV, on-demand content, and recorded shows from your Armstrong subscription. Control your TV, discover new content, and manage recordings remotely. Enjoy your favorite programs on your mobile devices.
- Watch Live TV
- Stream On Demand content
- Manage recorded shows
- Remote control functionality
- Browse TV guide up to 14 days ahead
- Discover cast and crew information
- Out-of-home streaming
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Have the ultimate TV experience at your fingertips with the Armstrong EXP App powered by TiVo®. Get instant access to whatever you’re in the mood for and make it easy to love your shows wherever you go. The free Armstrong EXP App for iOS is the ideal entertainment app serving up control, discovery, and a mobile place for viewing. Watch live TV, EXP On Demand Content, and recorded shows. You can easily find shows and schedule recordings, and browse content via the guide, by genre or category, explore the cast and crew, and even see where the content is available to watch. Plus, use it at home as a remote control and keep everyone happy. FEATURES • Watch Live TV or Start Over many shows airing in the last 3 days. • Watch EXP On Demand movies and shows. • Simple TV Everywhere access to watch live TV anywhere around your home, when you’re connected to Wi-Fi. • Out-of-home & in-home streaming: watch your live or recorded shows remotely anywhere you have Wi-Fi. • Set recordings for TV shows, movies and series. • Browse and manage your recordings in My Shows. • Speed up the way you search and browse. • Find out more about the cast and crew. • Browse the TV guide to see what’s on, up to 14 days in the future, and browse shows from up to 3 days ago. TO USE AT HOME • Connect your iPhone or iPad to your home network via Wi-F • Sign-in once using your Armstrong account username and password. Subscribe to Armstrong EXP to use this app. Internet access with Wi-Fi is required to use the Armstrong EXP App and access is based upon your television subscription and package. A current Armstrong username and password are required, as well as a subscription to the corresponding cable TV networks you wish to access. EXP with DVR is required for live streaming and recording features. Armstrong EXP APP viewer experience may vary based on the device used to view content. Not all devices have the necessary software required to view programming content. Certain programs may require Flash Player to view. The availability of programs varies and is determined by the cable TV network(s). Copyright @2025 TiVo® Inc. All rights reserved. TiVo® and the TiVo® logo are registered trademarks of TiVo® Inc. and its subsidiaries worldwide. @2025 Armstrong. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Armstrong at 50% against SE Stream's 0%. Armstrong also leads on rating (3.6 vs 3.3). SE Stream's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 17 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Armstrong holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SE Stream's written reviews are positive against 50% of Armstrong's.
SE Stream ships an update every 5 months, Armstrong every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SE Stream | Armstrong |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (9 ratings) | 3.6 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 17 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 166 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Service Electric Cable TV, Inc. | Armstrong |
Customer experience
SE Stream
Armstrong
In-app purchases
SE Stream
No in-app purchases
Armstrong
No in-app purchases
