Comparison

Streama vs DaddyTV

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

Head to head
About

Streama

Features
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Your content. Your sources. One powerful player. Streama is a fast and elegant IPTV and media player built for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Add your own sources and enjoy Live TV, VOD, series, catch-up, and TV Guide in one beautifully designed app. Its modern playback engine has been carefully optimized for fast channel startup, smooth zapping, stable playback, and compatibility with both standard and less conventional IPTV streams. Key Features • Multiple Source Types Add and manage M3U playlists, Xtream Codes accounts, and supported Stalker Portal sources in one place. • Live TV, VOD & Series Browse live channels, movies, and series from your own provider using a consistent interface across all supported Apple devices. • Fast, Reliable Playback Enjoy quick channel switching, intelligent buffering, automatic stream recovery, and improved audio/video synchronization. • Smart TV Guide Use integrated XMLTV and provider EPG data to see what is currently playing and what is coming next. • Catch-up & Archive Watch previously aired programs when catch-up is available from your provider. • Powerful Playback Controls Resume watching, seek through supported content, select audio tracks and subtitles, and adjust the picture to your screen. • Stream Doctor Get clearer information when a stream is unavailable, unsupported, or temporarily unable to connect. • Search & Personalization Quickly find channels, programs, movies, and series. Organize favorites, pinned content, recent channels, and Continue Watching. • iCloud Sync Keep supported sources, favorites, settings, viewing history, and playback progress synchronized across your Apple devices. • Designed for Apple Devices A tailored experience for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV, including background audio and an optimized large-screen interface. Some features require Streama Pro or Pro Plus. Content availability, formats, TV Guide data, catch-up, subtitles, and audio tracks depend on your provider. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER Streama is a media player and does not provide, sell, recommend, or include any channels, playlists, subscriptions, accounts, or media content. Users must provide their own legally obtained content sources, such as an M3U playlist or compatible provider credentials. Streama is not affiliated with any third-party content provider and does not support or promote unauthorized access to copyrighted content. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

DaddyTV

This application allows users to stream live TV channels, movies, and shows from their own IPTV sources. It supports various playlist formats and provides a TV guide with program information. Features include favorites, search, and continue watching functionality.

Highlights
  • Stream live TV channels
  • Watch movies and shows
  • M3U playlist support
  • Xtream Codes account login
  • Stalker portal integration
  • XMLTV EPG support
  • Favorites and search functionality
Features
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DaddyTV is an IPTV player for people who already have their own IPTV source. Add your source with: - M3U playlist links - Xtream Codes accounts - Stalker portals - Separate XMLTV EPG Watch in one app: - Live TV channels - Movies and shows - TV guide with current and upcoming programs - Favorites, search, and continue watching - PiP and playback controls where supported DaddyTV does not provide channels or playlists. Use only your own legal IPTV provider credentials. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Streama4 screens
DaddyTV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DaddyTV at every 2 days against Streama's every 6 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Streama sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and DaddyTV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Streama ships an update every 6 days, DaddyTV every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Streama versus DaddyTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStreamaDaddyTV
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB110 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEMTOUCH MARCIN MYNARCZYKSmartDev Sp. z o.o.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Streama

Subscriptions1
  • Streama Pro+$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Streama Pro$9.99
3 purchases

DaddyTV

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Access7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Pro Access$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Access$14.99

Questions

Is Streama free?
Streama is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DaddyTV free?
DaddyTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Streama or DaddyTV have ads?
Neither Streama nor DaddyTV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Streama or DaddyTV?
Streama ships an update every 6 days, and DaddyTV every 2 days. Most recently, Streama was updated on October 25, 2026 and DaddyTV on October 25, 2026.

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