mscLive vs Beam Stream Plus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
mscLive
Stream classic movies and cartoons for free, with live curated channels and an on-demand library. Engage with a community through live chat during scheduled shows. Enjoy a lightweight, user-friendly experience with optional premium features.
- Live curated TV channels
- On-demand library of classic films
- Watch-party chat feature
- Family-friendly content
- Smart, rotating programming schedules
- Lightweight and fast performance
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Watch timeless cinema and beloved cartoons for free — live and on‑demand. MSC Live TV brings the golden age of entertainment to your iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV with curated channels, scheduled programming, and a friendly chat so you can watch together in real time. What you’ll get: - Live TV channels: Drop into curated themes like Cartoons, Comedy, Drama, Horror, Old West, Family, Action, Crime, Romance, and Silent. - Smart schedules: Fresh 24–48 hour programming blocks rotate regularly so there’s always something new to discover. - On‑Demand library: Browse classic features, serials, and shorts with helpful tags and thumbnails. - Watch‑party chat: React and chat live with the community during scheduled shows (age 13+ for chat). - Family‑friendly picks: Easy access to kid‑safe cartoons and wholesome classics. - Lightweight app: Fast start, smooth playback, and clean navigation. Fair & simple: - Free with ads: Short ad breaks keep live channels free for everyone. - Optional premium: Support the project and skip on‑demand ads (when available in your region/account). Live channels may still include sponsor breaks. - Your data, your choice: You can update ad consent and privacy preferences anytime. Why classics? - Restored and curated: We seek good‑quality public‑domain and licensed prints. - Shared nostalgia: Chat brings fans together for watch‑party moments — from Saturday‑morning cartoons to late‑night horror. Tips: - Tap a channel to see what’s playing now and what’s next. - Use on‑demand when you want to start from the beginning. - Turn on notifications (optional) to catch premieres and themed marathons. Notes: - Content availability may vary by region and over time. - Chat requires an account and age 13+. - Network connection required; data charges may apply. We’re just getting started — thank you for watching and helping us keep film history alive. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Beam Stream Plus
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Beam Stream Plus intuitive user interface, you can watch any of your favorite programming from the palm of your hand, schedule recordings on your DVR. FEATURES - Browse the Program Guide for all channels offered by your Pay TV provider. - Watch live channels directly from your mobile device (if available by your Pay TV provider). - Browse and watch On Demand content. - Never miss another show with the Catch-up and Restart TV features (if available by your Pay TV provider). - Transfer playback to or from your set top boxes (provided by your Pay TV provider). - Transfer playback to and from any mobile device running the YourTV App. - Search On Demand and TV content by title. - Schedule and manage your DVR recordings (if available in your Pay TV Service) REQUIREMENTS - Check with your Pay TV Provider to see if YourTV is compatible with your current service. - 3G, 4G, LTE or Wi-Fi connection to the Internet. Download speeds over 1Mbps are recommended. - Video quality and performance may vary depending on your network speed and device hardware
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beam Stream Plus at none against mscLive's 1. Beam Stream Plus also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.2). mscLive's advantage is device support. On price 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. mscLive sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Beam Stream Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | mscLive | Beam Stream Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Corey Duplantis | BEAM Internet |
In-app purchases
mscLive
- Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
Beam Stream Plus
No in-app purchases









