Streama vs Plivot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Streama
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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/
Plivot
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Elevate your viewing experience with Plivot, the media player designed for your personal content sources. Seamlessly integrate Xtream Codes, M3U playlists, WebDAV, and FTP servers into one powerful, unified library. Important: Plivot is a media player only and does not provide, sell, or include any content. Access to live TV channels, movies, or series requires your own third-party subscription or media source (Xtream Codes provider, M3U playlist, etc.), purchased separately from your provider. Key Features: - Universal Hub: Easily connect your favorite sources (Xtream, M3U, WebDAV, FTP, and more). - Liquid Glass Dark Design: Navigate through a stunning, fluid interface optimized for a cinematic feel. - 4K HDR Compatible: Experience your content in crystal-clear quality with our high-performance player. - Advanced Tools: Stay organized with a dynamic EPG timeline, custom categories visiblity, and a robust favorites system. - Rich Metadata: Get the latest ratings, trailers, and deep-dive info via full TMDB integration. Your media deserves a world-class stage. Experience the future of streaming with Plivot. (Note: Plivot does not provide any content) Privacy Policy: https://plivot.app/legal Terms of Use: https://plivot.app/legal
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Streama at 16.0 against Plivot's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Streama sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Plivot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Streama ships an update every 5 days, Plivot weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Streama | Plivot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EMTOUCH MARCIN MYNARCZYK | Cedric Schoenecker |
In-app purchases
Streama
- Streama Pro+$0.991 Month
- Streama Pro$9.99
Plivot
- Plivot Plus$2.991 Month
- Plivot Plus7 Days trial$22.991 Year







