Lurking vs StreamStack
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lurking
This app provides a map of registered offenders in your vicinity. You can view offenders near your current location or by searching any address. It aims to keep you informed about your surroundings for safety awareness.
- Instant offender map
- Search any address
- View offender photos
- See crimes committed
- Check aliases and addresses
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Stay aware of your surroundings with Lurking, the ultimate tool for checking registered offenders near you. Simply enable location services or search any address to instantly view mapped offenders. Whether you're moving to a new neighborhood, checking an area for loved ones, or just staying informed, Lurking gives you the power to be aware. Features: • Instant offender map near your location • Search any address for registered offenders • Quick and easy-to-use interface Knowledge is power—download Lurking today! [Subscriptions] • You get full access to offender photos, crimes committed, aliases, and other addresses for $4.99 for a month or $29.99 a year. Subscriptions auto-renew and can be cancelled any time. • Subscriptions are billed automatically at the rate depending on the selected subscription options. • Subscriptions are managed by the Apple Store • Manage auto-renewal through account settings or at: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 [Privacy and Security] Privacy Policy: Lurking collects no data from users. Current location is only used to show offenders within a certain distance radius of the user. All saved locations searches are stored on user's device and deleted if user deletes app. https://lurking.webflow.io/ [Terms of Use] EULA Link: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
StreamStack
Easily track your favorite TV shows, mark episodes as watched, and get notified about new releases. Discover new series with personalized recommendations and organize your viewing with custom tabs.
- Search and add TV shows
- Track watching progress
- Rate shows with stars
- Customizable notifications
- Streaming service integration
- Personalized show recommendations
- Local data storage
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StreamStack is your ultimate companion for managing and tracking TV shows on iOS. Whether you're binge-watching the latest series or keeping up with ongoing favorites, this lightweight app helps you stay organized and never miss a release. Key Features: Search and Add Shows: Easily search for TV shows using the TMDb database. View details like posters, overviews, and seasons, then add them to your personal library with just a tap. Track Watching Progress: Mark episodes as watched individually or update your progress in bulk up to a specific season and episode. See your current position at a glance (e.g., S1 E5) on show cards and details. Rate Your Shows: Add 1-5 star ratings to your favorite shows. Ratings are displayed on show cards and can be cleared anytime—perfect for remembering which series you loved most. Episode Details: Tap any episode to view full information including overview and air date. Mark episodes watched or unwatched with a single tap. Custom Tabs for Organization: • My Stack: View all your added shows, filter by streaming service, or search by title. Long press to delete shows when you're done. • Watching Now: Focus on shows you're actively watching—add or remove them from show details for quick access. • Upcoming: Get a list of shows with predicted future releases for new seasons or episodes, based on historical data. • Archive: Stash completed series to keep your active watchlist clean. Restore or delete archived shows anytime. Notifications: Enable alerts for new seasons or episodes, customizable to notify 1, 3, 7, or 14 days in advance. Per-show toggles let you control what you get notified about. Streaming Services Integration: See available providers (like Netflix or Hulu) powered by TMDb, and set your preferred service for each show. Show Recommendations: Discover similar shows you might enjoy with personalized recommendations based on each show in your library. Find your next binge with ease. Seasons and Episodes View: Dive into detailed season lists, view episode overviews, air dates, and toggle watched status. Refresh data in the background for the latest updates. Help & Onboarding: Comprehensive in-app help system with searchable guides covering every feature. Step-by-step instructions organized by category make learning the app effortless. Settings and Customization: Toggle dark mode, manage global notifications, and access help guides or about info. The app respects your preferences with UserDefaults storage. Privacy-Focused: All data is stored locally using Core Data—no accounts required. TMDb API is used for fetching show info, but StreamStack is not endorsed by TMDb. StreamStack is free, ad-free, and designed for TV enthusiasts. Background refreshes keep your data current, and it's built with SwiftUI for a smooth, modern experience. Start building your show stack today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StreamStack at none against Lurking's 3. StreamStack also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). Lurking's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Lurking sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. StreamStack asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Lurking against 5.0 for StreamStack. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.
Lurking ships an update monthly, StreamStack every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lurking | StreamStack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daisydoor | MICHAEL ROGERS |
Customer experience
Lurking
StreamStack
In-app purchases
Lurking
- Full Access$4.991 Month
- Full Access$29.991 Year
- Pro$1.99
StreamStack
No in-app purchases






