# StreamMateX vs CrossReel

The clearest difference is ads: CrossReel at none against StreamMateX's shown. StreamMateX's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StreamMateX sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and CrossReel sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

StreamMateX ships an update every 9 days, CrossReel monthly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | StreamMateX | CrossReel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Size | 7 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [中奇 任](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801344068) | [Fabrizio Lamanna](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896777403) |

## What reviewers say

### StreamMateX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streammatex/id6745404700)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StreamMate  Premium | $1.99 | per month |


### CrossReel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossreel/id6787719246)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Anual | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StreamMateX free?

StreamMateX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CrossReel free?

CrossReel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do StreamMateX or CrossReel have ads?

StreamMateX shows ads; CrossReel does not.

### Which is updated more often, StreamMateX or CrossReel?

StreamMateX ships an update every 9 days, and CrossReel monthly. Most recently, StreamMateX was updated on October 25, 2026 and CrossReel on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*