Comparison

Strimr vs AceStar Player

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

Head to head
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 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.

About

AceStar Player

Features
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An elegant, feature-rich media player built for your custom media playlists. Our app is a clean and powerful software utility designed to help you organize and play personal media files, live streams, and on-demand content. With cross-device synchronization and offline support, it is the perfect companion for managing your personal library. Important Notice: This app is a media player shell and does not supply any content or playlists. You must configure your own playlist or link from your service provider to play media. We do not provide, host, or link to any streams. Main Features: - Multi-Playlist Management: Easily configure and switch between M3U, Xtream, or OneStream playlists. - Family Sub-Profiles: Set up individual profiles with personal favorites and watch history. - Media Downloader: Save movies and series directly to your device for offline viewing. - Premium Quality Playback: Seamless support for SD, HD, 4K, and Ultra HD streams. - Interactive UI customization: Choose from multiple layouts and reorder categories. - Cloud Syncing: Keep your favorites list and watch progress synced across devices. - Parental Pin Lock: Secure specific categories and profiles for child safety. - Advanced Search: Search across all playlists to find channels or titles instantly. Support and Contact For help, questions, or general support, please reach out to us at support@acestartv.com. Privacy Policy View our Privacy Policy here: https://help.acestar.tv/en/articles/2-privacy-policy

Screenshots

Strimr4 screens
AceStar Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Strimr at none against AceStar Player's 3. Strimr also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. AceStar Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Strimr asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
Strimr versus AceStar Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrimrAceStar Player
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysโ€”
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.6 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size34 MB121 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas VandemeulebrouckeLaravina LLC

In-app purchases

None

Strimr

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

AceStar Player

Subscriptions3
  • Renew Every Month7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Renew Every Six Month7 Days trial$19.996 Months
  • Renew Every Year7 Days trial$44.991 Year

Questions

Is Strimr free?
Strimr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AceStar Player free?
AceStar Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Strimr or AceStar Player have ads?
AceStar Player shows ads; Strimr does not.

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