Hellios vs Strimr
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Hellios
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How much time is left before our star swells into a red giant? Solar Countdown turns billions of years of stellar evolution into a story you can explore in minutes. Travel from the Sunβs βright nowβ to its distant future. Each stop on the timeline pairs gorgeous space visuals with clear, bite-sized explanations - what happens to the Sun, and what it could mean for Earth. What youβll explore β’ Interactive timeline from the present day to the red-giant phase β’ Milestones explained in plain English (main sequence stability, warming Sun, magnetosphere changes, ocean loss, and more) β’ Big-picture countdown that makes cosmic time feel tangible β’ Beautiful animations and high-contrast space art that bring each era to life β’ Science-based estimates with approachable context - great for students, teachers, and space fans Whether youβre prepping a class, feeding a curiosity rabbit hole, or love beautiful space apps, this is a quick, captivating way to see our starβs future.
Strimr
Stream your Plex media library with a streamlined, native interface. Discover content easily with rich details, customizable navigation, and smart playback features for uninterrupted viewing. Enjoy offline downloads and collaborative watch parties.
- Plex server connection
- Customizable library visibility
- Hubs-based browsing
- Multiple playback engines
- Resume playback & skip features
- Offline downloads
- Watch Together feature
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Strimr brings your Plex and Jellyfin libraries into a focused, native experience built for effortless discovery and playback. Connect one or several servers, browse everything from a unified home, fine-tune what you see, and enjoy a modern player packed with powerful playback features across Apple devices. Key features: - Native apps for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac - Plex and Jellyfin support, with multiple servers at once and a unified home, libraries, and search - Strimr profiles with optional PIN, plus Plex Home users - Customizable home rows, library visibility, and navigation order - Hubs-based browsing, rich details, and filtered search - Advanced playback with HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, TrueHD, and DTS - Chapter navigation, thumbnail scrubbing, audio/subtitle controls, and external subtitle search - Playback quality selection and multiple versions - Downloads with offline mode - Live TV - Resume playback, autoplay next episode, and automatic intro & credits skipping - Collections, playlists, and favorites - SharePlay - Seerr integration Strimr requires your own Plex or Jellyfin media server. Strimr is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Plex Inc. or the Jellyfin project. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Hellios at daily against Strimr's every 6 days. Strimr's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hellios ships an update daily, Strimr every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hellios | Strimr |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | β | 0.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Daily β better | Every 6 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | β | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 18.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Volodymyr Shcherbiuk | Thomas Vandemeulebroucke |
In-app purchases
Hellios
No in-app purchases
Strimr
No in-app purchases









