Comparison

Streama vs Ultimate Media Player

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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 โ€ข Multiple Source Types Add and manage M3U playlists, Xtream Codes accounts, and supported Stalker Portal sources in one place. โ€ข Live TV, VOD & Series Browse live channels, movies, and series from your own provider using a consistent interface across all supported Apple devices. โ€ข Fast, Reliable Playback Enjoy quick channel switching, intelligent buffering, automatic stream recovery, and improved audio/video synchronization. โ€ข Smart TV Guide Use integrated XMLTV and provider EPG data to see what is currently playing and what is coming next. โ€ข Catch-up & Archive Watch previously aired programs when catch-up is available from your provider. โ€ข Powerful Playback Controls Resume watching, seek through supported content, select audio tracks and subtitles, and adjust the picture to your screen. โ€ข Stream Doctor Get clearer information when a stream is unavailable, unsupported, or temporarily unable to connect. โ€ข Search & Personalization Quickly find channels, programs, movies, and series. Organize favorites, pinned content, recent channels, and Continue Watching. โ€ข iCloud Sync Keep supported sources, favorites, settings, viewing history, and playback progress synchronized across your Apple devices. โ€ข 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

Ultimate Media Player

Features
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Welcome to the future of home entertainment. Ultimate Player is a revolutionary media streaming app that transforms how you watch videos across all your Apple devices. Whether you're streaming from your personal Jellyfin server, Plex library, or IPTV source, Ultimate Player delivers an unparalleled viewing experience (including cutting-edge 3D conversion). What's Included: - Stream from Jellyfin, Plex, and IPTV; - Live TV and DVR support; - Photos library integration; - Cross-device sync via iCloud; - Multi-server management; - Resume playback across devices; - Responsive design for iPhone Duo; - Roulette movie picker; - Native 3D and spatial video support; - 3D conversion (credit-based) Universal Media Server Support Connect to Jellyfin, Plex, Emby and IPTV servers. Stream your personal video collection seamlessly from your home network or anywhere in the world. Ultimate Player works as your ultimate client for any media server. Live TV & DVR Never miss a show. Stream live television directly through IPTV/Xtream sources. Manage your favourite channels, set reminders for upcoming programs, and catch up on recorded content anytime, anywhere, across devices. Stunning 3D Video Playback Watch native 3D videos and spatial videos in their full glory. Ultimate Player supports the latest spatial video formats, bringing immersive depth and dimension to your entertainment. Experience movies and content the way creators intended, with crystal-clear 3D rendering optimized for every device. AI-Powered 3D Conversion Transform any 2D video into captivating 3D with our advanced AI conversion technology. Watch your entire media library in 3D. Spatial Video & Photos Integration Discover and play spatial videos from your Photos library. And, convert your own videos to 3D. Seamless Cross-Platform Experience Start watching on your iPhone, finish on your Mac or Apple TV - all perfectly sync thanks to iCloud integration. Your playback position, preferences, and viewing history follow you across every device. Intuitive Interface Beautifully designed for every screen... whether you're watching on iPhone or a cinema-scale Apple TV setup. Browse your libraries with smart categorisation, discover content by genre, search effortlessly, and manage multiple server connection. Privacy & Control Your content stays yours. All video streams are handled locally between your devices and your media servers. Perfect For: Cord-cutters who want premium video quality. Media enthusiasts who've built a personal server. Families wanting a unified entertainment experience. Ultimate Player isn't just a media app - it's your gateway to next-generation home entertainment. Subscription EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ All movie and television posters, promotional images, and artwork displayed in the screenshots and marketing materials for this application are the property of their respective copyright owners. The use of these promotional images within the app and its related marketing materials is for purely informational, visual identification, and illustrative purposes. This application relies on the legal doctrine of "Fair Use" (under Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act and equivalent international laws), which permits the limited use of copyrighted material without acquiring permission from the rights holders, provided the use is for purposes such as commentary, criticism, or identification of the media being discussed or tracked. This application is an independent product and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or associated with any of the studios, networks, or creators of the depicted media.

Screenshots

Streama4 screens
Ultimate Media Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Streama at none against Ultimate Media Player's shown. Streama also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. Streama sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Ultimate Media Player sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Streama ships an update every 6 days, Ultimate Media Player every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Streama versus Ultimate Media Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStreamaUltimate Media Player
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 days โ€” betterEvery 9 days
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV
Requires iOS16.0 โ€” better18.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size20 MB148 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperEMTOUCH MARCIN MYNARCZYKToby Jones

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Streama

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

Ultimate Media Player

Subscriptions3
  • Ultimate Player - Full App Unlock$0.497 Days
  • Ultimate Player - Full App Unlock3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Ultimate Player - Full App Unlock7 Days trial$10.001 Year
One-time5
  • Stereo Conversion Credit Top Up$5.00
  • Stereo Conversion Credit Top Up$10.00
  • Stereo Conversion Credit Top Up$20.00
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  • Stereo Conversion Credit Top Up$50.00
  • Unlimited Stereo Conversion$150.00

Questions

Is Streama free?
Streama is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ultimate Media Player free?
Ultimate Media Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Streama or Ultimate Media Player have ads?
Ultimate Media Player shows ads; Streama does not.
Which is updated more often, Streama or Ultimate Media Player?
Streama ships an update every 6 days, and Ultimate Media Player every 9 days. Most recently, Streama was updated on October 25, 2026 and Ultimate Media Player on October 31, 2026.

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