Kstream TV vs reCINE Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Kstream TV
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Kstream TV is a fast, modern player for your own Xtream Codes subscription. Sign in once with the server address, username and password from your provider, and your live channels, movies, series and radio stations are ready in seconds. WATCH EVERYTHING IN ONE PLACE ⢠Live TV with categories, favourites and instant channel switching ⢠Movies and series with posters, descriptions, cast and ratings ⢠Continue watching: pick up any movie or episode exactly where you left off ⢠Internet radio stations with a lightweight audio player ⢠Powerful search across your entire library, even with hundreds of thousands of titles TV GUIDE ⢠Full electronic programme guide (EPG) with now-and-next information ⢠See what is on tonight, jump straight to a channel from the guide A PLAYER BUILT FOR SPEED ⢠Instant channel start and smooth playback of large libraries ⢠Fast, precise seeking in movies and episodes ⢠Subtitle and audio track selection ⢠Picture in Picture, AirPlay-friendly, background audio for radio ⢠Optimised for iPhone and iPad, portrait and landscape MADE FOR YOU ⢠Home screen widget showing what is on now on your favourite channels ⢠Multiple profiles: switch between accounts in one tap ⢠Parental lock for selected categories ⢠Available in English, Turkish, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and Arabic ⢠Dark, distraction-free design IMPORTANT Kstream TV does not include, sell or provide any channels, movies or other content. It is a player only. You need an active subscription from a provider that supports the Xtream Codes API, and you are responsible for the legality of the content you access. Kstream TV is not affiliated with any content provider. Questions or feedback? We read every message.
reCINE Player
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reCINE is a video player for watching your own videos on iPhone and iPad. Watch videos from your device or NAS Import videos from Files or add a whole folder. Connect to your NAS using SMB or WebDAV to play videos directly or download them to watch offline. Supports common formats such as MP4, MKV, and WebM. Read two subtitles at once Show the original and translation together, and swap their positions. Use subtitles included in the video or add SRT, WebVTT, and ASS/SSA files. ASS/SSA styling is not currently preserved. No subtitles? Generate them On supported devices, create subtitles from the speech in your video. You can also translate existing text subtitles and read them alongside the original. Subtitles are generated and translated on your device. The speech and text are not sent to the developer or a cloud subtitle service. No account needed Your history and settings stay on your device. A private NAS or server may require its own username and password. Automatic subtitles require a supported device with iOS/iPadOS 26 or later. Translation requires iOS/iPadOS 18 or later. Available languages are shown on your device. You may need to download a language pack before first use. reCINE does not provide movies or TV shows. Use videos you have permission to watch. Some files may not play due to format or device limits.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: reCINE Player at 15.0 against Kstream TV's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kstream TV | reCINE Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | aydin ozdemir | é¢ å |
In-app purchases
Kstream TV
No in-app purchases
reCINE Player
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Kstream TV free?
Is reCINE Player free?
Do Kstream TV or reCINE Player have ads?
Which is updated more often, Kstream TV or reCINE Player?
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