Comparison

TriCalc vs HLS Stream Player

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

Head to head
About

TriCalc

Features
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TriCalc is a simple yet powerful triangle calculator that quickly and accurately computes side lengths and angles. 【Key Features】 ・Calculate all sides and angles from 3 known values ・Multiple angle units: degrees, degrees-minutes-seconds (DMS), radians, gradians ・Automatic area and height calculation ・Calculation history with save and recall ・Visual triangle representation ・Customizable decimal precision (0-6 digits) ・Available in 7 languages: English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified), Spanish, German, French, Portuguese 【Perfect for】 ・Construction and civil engineering professionals ・Students (mathematics, physics, engineering) ・Surveyors and land professionals ・DIY enthusiasts ・Anyone working with triangles Simple, intuitive interface makes complex triangle calculations easy. Whether you're a professional or student, TriCalc helps you solve triangle problems quickly. 【How to Use】 1. Enter 3 known values (sides or angles) 2. Tap the highlighted fields to input values 3. Results are calculated automatically 4. Long-press any result to copy to clipboard 5. Access history from the menu 【Additional Features】 ・Ad-free Pro version available ・Offline calculation (no internet required) ・Dark-friendly design ・Fast and lightweight No complicated menus or settings - just enter your values and get results instantly.

About

HLS Stream Player

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This app plays HLS (.m3u8) streams that are protected with HTTP Basic authentication -- the kind of stream a private or office server provides. You register the URL of your own server. The app ships with no stations and no stream list of its own. FEATURES - Register several streams and switch between them with one tap. - Works with streams that require a user name and password, over http or https. - Background playback. Audio keeps playing while you use other apps or with the screen off, and you can control it from the Lock Screen and Control Center. - The track forward and back controls on headphones and car audio switch to the next and previous stream. - Connection Test verifies the URL and the credentials before you try playback. - Import and export a settings file, so one person can configure the streams and everyone else imports them instead of typing URLs. - Automatic reconnection when the network drops, with a backoff of 1, 2, 4, 8 and 16 seconds. - Send the audio to an AirPlay speaker or a Bluetooth device from the output button on the main screen. - Give each stream its own artwork for the Lock Screen with an image URL, in the stream editor or the settings file. The app icon is used when none is set. - Streams with video show the picture on the main screen, and fill the screen when you turn the iPhone sideways. With a display connected by an HDMI cable, the picture appears on that display only. Streams without authentication can also show the picture on an Apple TV chosen from the output button; streams with authentication send only the audio. - Start and stop a stream from the Shortcuts app, from an automation such as connecting to your car over Bluetooth, or by asking Siri. Include the app name, for example "Play Office Radio with StreamPlayer". WHAT IT DOES NOT DO - In the background or with the screen locked, only the audio plays. - No offline playback and no recording. - One stream at a time. On http streams the user name and password are sent in near-plain text, so use them only on a private network. The app shows a warning when you do.

Screenshots

TriCalc4 screens
HLS Stream Player3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HLS Stream Player at none against TriCalc's 1. HLS Stream Player also leads on ads (none vs shown). TriCalc's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 27.0). On price and update cadence 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. TriCalc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HLS Stream Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly daily. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
TriCalc versus HLS Stream Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTriCalcHLS Stream Player
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDailyDaily
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better27.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKAKARO LLCFutoshi Ebata

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TriCalc

One-time1
  • Pro Version$1.99
None

HLS Stream Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TriCalc free?
TriCalc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HLS Stream Player free?
HLS Stream Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TriCalc or HLS Stream Player have ads?
TriCalc shows ads; HLS Stream Player does not.
Which is updated more often, TriCalc or HLS Stream Player?
TriCalc ships an update daily, and HLS Stream Player daily. Most recently, TriCalc was updated on October 10, 2026 and HLS Stream Player on October 5, 2026.

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