Sidewalks Entertainment vs RedStreamTV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sidewalks Entertainment
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"Sidewalks Entertainment" is an expanding, acclaimed, nationwide television program featuring top celebrities from Hollywood, talented recording artists from around the world, up-and-coming artists, engaging lifestyle segments, and many other exciting elements. Join our on-air personalities as they bring to you "a new path to arts and entertainment."
RedStreamTV
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RedStreamTV is your modern, fast, and ad-free media hub for iPhone and iPad. Bring your own playlist — the app plays it, organizes it, and delivers convenience features usually found only in premium players. WHAT REDSTREAMTV CAN DO • Live TV, movies, and series from your Xtream Codes or M3U playlists • Classic grid view or full-featured TV guide (EPG) with XMLTV support • Multi-View 2×2 — watch up to four live channels at the same time • Global search across live channels, movies, and series • Picture-in-Picture for iPhone and iPad • AirPlay support for Apple TV and compatible devices • Live recordings directly during playback — one connection, parallel recording • Downloads for offline playback including background downloads and Live Activity • Continue Watching across movies, series, and live channels • Multiple playlists at the same time — switch anytime • Auto-refresh with customizable intervals • Filter, sort, and rearrange categories • Parental controls with PIN protection • Four accent themes: Crimson, Cinnabar, Rose, and Burgundy • Subtitle and audio track selection with configurable default languages • Hardware decoding (VideoToolbox) for smooth playback and improved battery life • Backup export and import NO ADS. EVER. RedStreamTV is funded exclusively through the optional Pro subscription — no banners, no tracking, no third-party analytics. PRO FEATURES Unlock with RedStreamTV Pro: • EPG TV guide • Global search • Category filtering and sorting • Multi-View 2×2 • Live recordings • Downloads & offline playback • Picture-in-Picture and AirPlay video • Automatic playlist refresh • Autoplay next episode • Background audio playback • Parental control PIN • All four accent themes • Multiple playlists in parallel Subscription options: Monthly, yearly, or one-time lifetime purchase — free trial available. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. The yearly subscription renews automatically and can be canceled anytime in your App Store settings. YOUR CONTENT, YOUR CONTROL RedStreamTV does NOT provide any content. The app is purely a player that allows you to watch your own legally obtained playlists. You are 100% responsible for the content you add. PRIVACY All data stays on your device. There is no RedStreamTV account, no cloud, and no sign-in required. Playlists, history, favorites, and settings are stored locally only. Apple handles the standard in-app purchase communication — nothing else. --- Privacy Policy: https://www.dimendia.de/apps/redstreamtv/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sidewalks Entertainment at none against RedStreamTV's 3. RedStreamTV's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. RedStreamTV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Sidewalks Entertainment asks for nothing beyond the download.
Sidewalks Entertainment ships an update every 5 months, RedStreamTV every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sidewalks Entertainment | RedStreamTV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Sidewalks Entertainment, Inc. | Dirk Menzner |
In-app purchases
Sidewalks Entertainment
No in-app purchases
RedStreamTV
- RedStreamTV Pro Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- RedStreamTV Pro Annual$9.991 Year
- RedStreamTV Pro Lifetime$39.99
Questions
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