Comparison

Multiview App vs Strimr

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Multiview App

Watch multiple live TV channels simultaneously on your device. This app supports HDHomeRun, Tablo, and Plex, allowing you to customize layouts and switch audio easily. Ideal for sports fans and news junkies who need to monitor several streams at once.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous channel viewing (up to 4)
  • HDHomeRun, Tablo, and Plex support
  • Customizable grid layouts
  • Smart audio switching
  • Favorite channels and layout presets
  • Fullscreen mode
Features
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Bring the live TV, IPTV, cameras, recordings, and media libraries you already use into one flexible player for iPhone and iPad. Multiview lets you watch up to four compatible channels or feeds simultaneously. Follow overlapping games, monitor breaking news, keep an eye on cameras, or combine different sources without constantly switching apps. WATCH YOUR WAY • Watch one, two, three, or four streams • Choose layouts optimized for portrait and landscape • Tap a stream to switch the primary audio • Open any stream fullscreen • Continue watching with Picture in Picture • Swap streams without rebuilding the rest of your layout • Save favorite combinations as reusable layouts • Choose alternate sources and audio tracks when available CONNECT YOUR SOURCES • Discover compatible HDHomeRun devices • Connect Tablo Gen 3 and Gen 4 devices • Sign in to Plex Media Server • Connect to a Jellyfin server • Add M3U playlists or Xtream Codes IPTV services • Import XMLTV program-guide data • Add RTSP, RTSPS, HLS, HTTP, and HTTPS camera or live video feeds • Pan, tilt, and zoom supported ONVIF cameras HOME, GUIDE, LIBRARY, AND LAYOUTS Start from the Home screen, browse live channels in the Guide, explore compatible recordings and media in the Library, and manage saved combinations from the Layouts tab. Filter channels by category or source, manage favorites and hidden channels, and quickly return to recently watched content. The Library brings supported movies, shows, episodes, recordings, and on-demand content together from connected Plex, Jellyfin, and Tablo sources. Resume supported content where you left off and browse shows by season and episode. FREE TO TRY Single-stream viewing is free. Try multiview mode with three 15-minute trials. A one-time Pro upgrade unlocks unlimited multiview and saved layouts, with no recurring Multiview subscription. REQUIREMENTS • iPhone or iPad running iOS 16 or later • At least one compatible source or direct video feed • Sufficient tuners, connections, or simultaneous streams • Performance depends on your network and source devices Multiview does not provide television channels, IPTV service, playlists, subscriptions, or media. You are responsible for having permission to access any content or streams you add. Provider services and subscriptions are separate. Multiview is not affiliated with HDHomeRun, Tablo, Plex, Jellyfin, or IPTV providers.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Plex server connection
  • Customizable library visibility
  • Hubs-based browsing
  • Multiple playback engines
  • Resume playback & skip features
  • Offline downloads
  • Watch Together feature
Features
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Strimr brings your Plex library into a focused, native experience built for effortless discovery and playback. Connect to your server, explore hubs and rich details, 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 - Server and Plex Home profile selection - Customizable library visibility and navigation order - Hubs-based browsing, rich details, and filtered search - Advanced playback with HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, chapter navigation, thumbnail scrubbing, and audio/subtitle controls - Resume playback, automatic intro & credits skipping - Collections and playlists - SharePlay - Seerr integration

Screenshots

Multiview App4 screens
Strimr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Multiview App at 64% against Strimr's 0%. Multiview App also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Strimr's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Multiview App sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Strimr asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Multiview App ships an update every 4 days, Strimr every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Multiview App versus Strimr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMultiview AppStrimr
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (21 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings21 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHenzelmann Labs LLCThomas Vandemeulebroucke

Customer experience

Multiview App

All ratings21 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral9.1%
Negative27.3%

Strimr

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Multiview App

One-time1
  • Multiview Pro$9.99
None

Strimr

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Multiview App free?
Multiview App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Strimr free?
Strimr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Multiview App or Strimr have ads?
Neither Multiview App nor Strimr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Multiview App or Strimr?
Multiview App ships an update every 4 days, and Strimr every 6 days. Most recently, Multiview App was updated on September 11, 2026 and Strimr on August 12, 2026.

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