StreamScouter vs Couch Tomato
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StreamScouter
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StreamScout instantly shows you where to stream any movie or TV show across 200+ platforms worldwide. Stop wasting time switching between apps to find where something is streaming. Just search, and StreamScout tells you exactly which platforms have it available to stream, rent, or buy in your region. KEY FEATURES: - Universal Search: Find any movie or TV show across Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, HBO Max, Amazon Prime, Apple TV+, and 200+ more platforms. - Streaming Availability: See at a glance which platforms offer streaming, rental, and purchase options. - 50+ Regions: Switch between regions to see local availability. Perfect for travelers and expat viewers. - Trending Content: Discover what's trending this week. - Favorites & Watchlist: Save movies and shows you love. Build a watchlist so you never forget what to watch next. - Movie Details: View ratings, cast, genres, trailers, and direct links to IMDb.
Couch Tomato
Easily share your movie and TV show discoveries with friends and the community. Find out what to watch next and where it's streaming. Build your profile and see what others are recommending.
- Share viewing activity with friends
- Discover new movies and TV shows
- See where content is streaming
- Follow friends and creators
- Build a personal profile
- Cross-device cloud sync
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Couch Tomato makes it easy to share what you're watching with friends. Discover what to watch next and see where it's streaming. Share your excitement with friends and the community. What you’ll love: • Social by design: Follow friends and creators to see what they’re watching and recommending. • Fast discovery: Search movies and TV shows with rich details—posters, year, genres, top cast, and overviews. • Know where to watch: Instantly see where a show is streaming so you can jump in without the hunt. • Activity feed: Browse a clean, real-time mix of friends’ posts and global highlights. • Your space: Build your profile and share thoughts on the shows you love. • Cloud sync: Your activity and profile stay up to date across devices.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: StreamScouter at 15.1 against Couch Tomato's 17.6. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
StreamScouter ships an update every 5 weeks, Couch Tomato every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StreamScouter | Couch Tomato |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mustafa Hussain | Michael Ardizzone |
In-app purchases
StreamScouter
No in-app purchases
Couch Tomato
No in-app purchases
