Beam TV+ vs StreamClient
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Beam TV+
Read full descriptionHide full description
The Novus Beam TV+ app allows Beam TV+ subscribers to watch all their favourite content on the go on all your devices like smart phones, tablets, and laptops. Watch live TV, set and watch recordings with Cloud PVR, restart shows already in progress and catch-up on shows by going back in the guide. Requirements and Restrictions: Must be a Novus Beam TV+ subscriber Simultaneous streams limited to 5 devices Registered devices limited to 15 per account Available for use anywhere in Canada Some channels may not be available outside of home network Mobile data charges may apply
StreamClient
Access and manage your NextPVR server content with this client app. Browse channels, stream live TV, schedule recordings, and track programs using advanced search and filtering. Enjoy hardware-accelerated playback and automatic sports icon recognition.
- Interactive program guide with timeline
- Live TV streaming with real-time progress
- Schedule and manage recordings remotely
- Keyword-based program discovery
- Full-text search across EPG
- Hardware-accelerated playback
- Automatic sports icon recognition
Read full descriptionHide full description
Interactive grid with timeline, day navigation, and program details. Tap any program to view details or schedule a recording. Live programs show real-time progress. Filter channels by name or group. Browse channels and start streaming with a single tap. Channels are searchable and support server-defined groups and profiles. View completed, in-progress, and scheduled recordings. Resume playback from where you left off. Schedule or cancel recordings from anywhere in the app. Define keywords to automatically discover programs across the entire EPG. Matching shows are listed with live/upcoming status and one-tap recording. Great for tracking sports teams, shows, or any subject. Day and week views of your topic matches laid out on a visual timeline. Color-coded by keyword for quick scanning. Tap any block to view details or record. Full-text search across all program titles, subtitles, and descriptions. Results link directly to program details and recording controls. Hardware-accelerated playback powered by MPV with Metal rendering. Automatic sport icon recognition for 40+ sports from program metadata. Covers team sports, individual sports, motorsports, combat sports, winter sports, and water sports. * StreamClient does not provide any content itself; it only displays content exposed by your NextPVR server.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: StreamClient at monthly against Beam TV+'s every 3 months. Beam TV+'s advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Beam TV+ ships an update every 3 months, StreamClient monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Beam TV+ | StreamClient |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Espial Group Inc. | Consultation Massawippi |
In-app purchases
Beam TV+
No in-app purchases
StreamClient
No in-app purchases
