Comparison

Kulve vs Streamyfin

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Kulve

Experience Twitch streams with a faster, smoother client designed for optimal performance. Enjoy instant stream switching, lag-free browsing, and a responsive chat, even in large communities. Smart streaming ensures a great viewing experience on any network.

Highlights
  • Instant stream switching
  • Lag-free browsing
  • Responsive chat
  • Smart streaming for slow networks
  • Native performance
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A faster, smoother livestream experience built for performance. Switch streams instantly, browse without lag, and enjoy a chat that stays fast and responsive even in massive channels. With smart streaming that holds up on slower networks, this is the perfect way to watch your favorite creators wherever you go.

About

Streamyfin

Access and stream your entire media library from a Jellyfin server. Download content for offline viewing, cast to your television, and enjoy a seamless entertainment experience.

Highlights
  • Stream movies and TV shows
  • Connect to Jellyfin instance
  • Download media for offline viewing
  • Cast to TV
  • Manage media library
Features
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Stream movies and TV-Shows from your Jellyfin instance. Download media to watch on the go, cast to your TV, and much more!

Screenshots

Kulve4 screens
Streamyfin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Kulve at 5.0 against Streamyfin's 4.2. Streamyfin's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (150 vs 13). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Kulve sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Streamyfin asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kulve holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Streamyfin has 150 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Kulve's written reviews are positive against 71% of Streamyfin's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kulve ships an update monthly, Streamyfin every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Kulve versus Streamyfin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKulveStreamyfin
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (13 ratings) — better4.2 (150 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews71.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13150 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS18.516.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB133 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAdam SollowayFredrik Burmester

Customer experience

Kulve

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative30.0%

Streamyfin

All ratings150 ratings
Positive80.7%
Neutral4.7%
Negative14.7%
Written reviews209 reviews
Positive71.3%
Neutral7.7%
Negative21.1%

Bugs and requests

Kulve

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Streamyfin

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Crashes on launch
  • Unable to connect to server
  • Playback URI errors
  • Subtitles not working with downloads
  • Crashes when switching between videos
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  • Downloading issues and lost downloads

Requested features

8 requests
  • Playback speed controls
  • Picture-in-Picture mode
  • Apple TV and Mac support
  • OpenSubtitles integration
  • Ability to delete media
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  • Folder structure support in libraries
  • Customizable UI colors
  • Improved media metadata display

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Kulve

Subscriptions3
  • Kulve Pro (1 month)$3.991 Month
  • Kulve Pro$4.991 Month
  • Kulve Pro (1 year)$39.991 Year
None

Streamyfin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kulve free?
Kulve is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Streamyfin free?
Streamyfin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kulve or Streamyfin?
Kulve is rated higher. Kulve averages 5.0 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Streamyfin averages 4.2 from 150 ratings.
Do Kulve or Streamyfin have ads?
Neither Kulve nor Streamyfin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kulve or Streamyfin?
Kulve ships an update monthly, and Streamyfin every 3 weeks. Most recently, Kulve was updated on October 15, 2026 and Streamyfin on October 15, 2026.

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