# TV 2 Play vs Strim

The clearest difference is monetization model: Strim at free against TV 2 Play's subscription. Strim also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). TV 2 Play's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (73 vs 9). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

TV 2 Play holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV 2 Play has 73 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TV 2 Play ships an update weekly, Strim fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV 2 Play | Strim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-2-play/id675096718/reviews)** | [4.2 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strim/id1361563966/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **73** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 143 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TV 2 AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/334656352) | [RiksTV](https://appshunter.io/developer/787496933) |

## What reviewers say

### TV 2 Play

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-2-play/id675096718)

Stream a vast selection of movies, series, and live sports. Enjoy Norwegian, Nordic, and international content, including news and TV 2's own channels. Download select titles for offline viewing and create profiles for the whole family.

**Highlights:** Extensive movie and series library, Live sports coverage, All TV 2 channels, Downloadable content for offline viewing, Family profiles, Latest film rentals/purchases

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Strim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strim/id1361563966)

This service aggregates major TV channels and popular streaming platforms into a single subscription. Access movies, series, live TV, and catch-up content from various providers, all in one place. Enjoy flexibility with multiple devices and simultaneous streams.

**Highlights:** Aggregates major TV channels, Includes popular streaming services, Access movies and series, Live TV and weekly archive, Rewind live TV, Multiple device support, Two simultaneous streams

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV 2 Play free?

TV 2 Play is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Strim free?

Strim is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TV 2 Play or Strim?

TV 2 Play is rated higher. TV 2 Play averages 4.5 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Strim averages 4.2 from 9 ratings.

### Do TV 2 Play or Strim have ads?

Neither TV 2 Play nor Strim shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TV 2 Play or Strim?

TV 2 Play ships an update weekly, and Strim fortnightly. Most recently, TV 2 Play was updated on November 9, 2026 and Strim on November 2, 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.*