Comparison

Streamline. vs Homestream

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

Head to head
About

Streamline.

This app acts as a centralized TV guide for sports fans and entertainment lovers. It helps users discover what to watch, when it's on, and where to stream it across numerous platforms, all from one place. Stay organized with schedules, trending content, and personalized recommendations.

Highlights
  • Sports & TV Schedules
  • Trending Content Discovery
  • Smart Notifications
  • Personalized Recommendations
  • Centralized Watchlist
  • Cross-Platform Streaming Support
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Streamline is your all-in-one streaming TV guide built for sports fans and entertainment lovers who want to know what to watch, when it’s on, and where to stream it — without jumping between apps. From live sports schedules to trending TV shows and movies, Streamline helps you stay organized, discover what’s popular, and keep track of what you care about in one simple app. Key Features - Sports & TV Schedules Never miss a game, episode, or premiere. Streamline shows you what’s on today, tonight, and upcoming, so you always know where to watch your favorite teams and shows. - See What Others Are Watching Discover what your friends and other fans are watching. Streamline helps you spot trending games, shows, and movies without endless scrolling. - Smart Notifications Get alerts for live games, upcoming matchups, and new releases so you don’t miss the moments that matter. - Personalized Discovery Explore shows, movies, and live sports based on what you follow and watch — making it easier to decide what to watch next. - One Watchlist, One Place Track content across 200+ streaming platforms with a single, centralized watchlist instead of managing multiple apps. Supported Streaming Platforms Streamline helps you find where to watch content across major streaming services, including: Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Max, Peacock, Paramount+, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, ESPN+, Starz, Showtime, AMC+, and more - Built for Sports Fans Keeping up with live sports shouldn’t feel like a full-time job. Streamline shows you when and where games are streaming, whether it’s tonight’s matchup or next month’s schedule. From basketball and football to baseball and beyond, Streamline keeps your sports viewing organized and stress-free. - Social, Without the Noise Streamline blends the simplicity of a TV guide with light social discovery — helping you see what others are watching without feeds, drama, or spoilers. - Free to Use No subscriptions. No hidden fees. Just a smarter way to manage what you watch. Download Streamline and turn your watchlist into a game plan. Questions or feedback? Contact us at info@streamline.watch

About

Homestream

This app synchronizes live radio broadcasts with TV game feeds, allowing fans to listen to their favorite announcers. It uses advanced audio and image recognition to automatically identify games and sync audio, enhancing the viewing experience with high-fidelity sound. Users can also capture scoreboard photos to quickly find the correct live stream.

Highlights
  • Syncs radio broadcasts with TV feeds
  • Proprietary audio recognition technology
  • Bluetooth speaker support
  • OCR-powered scoreboard image recognition
  • Automatic game identification
  • Real-time data feeds
Features
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Now streaming the University of Virginia, Duke, Auburn, Georgia Tech and the University of North Carolina. Getting started with a Homestream subscription takes seconds. Much like depositing a check with a phone, a fan points their phone at the TV while watching a game, and Homestream recognizes exactly where they are in the game and seamlessly syncs their school's radio broadcast to the picture. Fans can send the call to a Bluetooth speaker and hear their hometown announcers with enhanced fidelity, if they choose. The app leverages real-time data feeds and advanced, proprietary audio recognition technology to detect and maintain synchronization throughout the game, ensuring a seamless listening and viewing experience. Additionally, Homestream includes OCR-powered image recognition that allows users to capture a photo of a TV scoreboard. The app extracts key game information - such as teams, score, game clock, and matchup details - to automatically identify and locate the correct live stream, making it quick and easy for fans to start listening to their preferred broadcast.

Screenshots

Streamline.4 screens
Homestream4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Streamline. at none against Homestream's 4. Streamline. also leads on ratings volume (872 vs 36). Homestream's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 64%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Homestream sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $79.99 per year. Streamline. asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Streamline. against 4.4 for Homestream. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Streamline. has 872 ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Streamline.'s written reviews are positive against 80% of Homestream's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Streamline. ships an update every 5 days, Homestream weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Streamline. versus Homestream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStreamline.Homestream
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (872 ratings) — better4.4 (36 ratings)
Positive reviews64.3% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings872 — better36
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB140 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStreamline Technologies LLChomestream app inc

Customer experience

Streamline.

All ratings829 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral5.5%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral2.9%
Negative32.9%

Homestream

All ratings36 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.9%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Bugs and requests

Streamline.

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • App immediately closes
  • Keeps freezing
  • Schedule is always wrong
  • Missing shows from schedule
  • Cannot enter username during sign-up
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  • Password reset link expired/invalid
  • Only shows sports, not other shows
  • Cannot delete account
  • Cannot add NCAA, NFL, MLB teams
  • App doesn't let you watch anything
  • Confusing to figure out how to watch content
  • Email or username already in use error
  • Registration screen loops

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add Formula One to sports
  • Ability to enter custom movies/sports teams
  • Broader selection of sports teams
  • Fix account creation issues
  • Allow users to actually watch content
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  • Improve schedule accuracy
  • Add dark mode option
  • Provide clearer instructions on how to use the app

Homestream

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Streamline.

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Homestream

Subscriptions3
  • Basketball Season Pass$79.991 Year
  • Football Season Pass$79.991 Year
  • Homestream All Sports pass$129.991 Year
One-time1
  • Single Game Access$9.99

Questions

Is Streamline. free?
Streamline. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Homestream free?
Homestream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Streamline. or Homestream?
Streamline. is rated higher. Streamline. averages 4.6 out of 5 from 872 ratings, while Homestream averages 4.4 from 36 ratings.
Do Streamline. or Homestream have ads?
Neither Streamline. nor Homestream shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Streamline. or Homestream?
Streamline. ships an update every 5 days, and Homestream weekly. Most recently, Streamline. was updated on November 4, 2026 and Homestream on November 5, 2026.

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