ChonkTV vs CarStream
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
ChonkTV
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ChonkTV β IPTV with the chonky cat. Get more out of your IPTV experience. With ChonkTV, you can enjoy live TV and VOD with greater flexibility and convenience than ever before. Thanks to support for M3U and Xtream Code, you can set up your content quickly and have your channels, films and series at your fingertips at all times. With EPG support for XMLTV and GZip, youβll always stay on top of current and upcoming programmes. Discover content faster, plan your viewing smarter and never miss a thing. ChonkTV stays by your side even when youβre on the go: with offline support for VOD, you can download your favourite content and watch it anytime β without an active internet connection. Perfect for travelling, commuting or relaxing moments without a network connection. Prefer to watch on the big screen? No problem. With AirPlay and Chromecast, you can conveniently stream your content from your device to your TV and enjoy entertainment exactly where itβs most fun. And with Picture-in-Picture (PiP), you stay flexible: keep watching whilst you chat, browse or use other apps. Why ChonkTV? Because IPTV should be simple, powerful and convenient. ChonkTV combines powerful features with a modern user experience β for everyone who wants to enjoy their content smartly, on the go and without any hassle. Highlights: Support for M3U and Xtream Code EPG in XMLTV and GZip formats Offline support for VOD AirPlay Chromecast Picture-in-Picture (PiP) ChonkTV β more freedom, more convenience, more Subscriptions are available as auto-renewable subscriptions. Some content and features require a paid subscription. Privacy Policy: https://chonktv.com/en/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
CarStream
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CarStream turns media sources you already have into one private library worth browsing. Add an M3U or M3U8 playlist, an Xtream portal, or your own Jellyfin or Emby server. CarStream brings everything into a single searchable library with posters, programme information and favourites. CarStream provides no content. It ships with no channels, playlists, catalogue or discovery service. Everything you watch comes from a source you add yourself. You are responsible for having the legal right to access it. WHAT IT PLAYS β’ M3U and M3U8 playlists, added by URL, pasted content or QR code β’ Xtream portals for live channels, films and series β’ Jellyfin and Emby servers, including libraries on your local network β’ XMLTV programme guides matched to your channels BUILT FOR LARGE LIBRARIES β’ Fast search across every source β’ Background stream checks that flag unavailable items β’ Preview images captured from the streams β’ Favourites kept together across your sources PLAYBACK β’ Picture in Picture β’ Background audio with the screen off β’ AirPlay to compatible displays β’ Full-screen controls and a mini player that follows you through the app β’ VLC-powered support for a wide range of stream formats PRIVATE BY DESIGN There is no CarStream account and no CarStream server. Your library, provider credentials and viewing activity are not sent to us. Credentials stay in the iOS Keychain and are sent only to the provider they belong to. No advertising, analytics or tracking. CarStream 1.0 is free. It has no in-app purchases or subscriptions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: CarStream at 2 against ChonkTV's β. ChonkTV's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.1). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | ChonkTV | CarStream |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | β | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | β | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 26.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | iontic GmbH | AppStudioX |
In-app purchases
ChonkTV
No in-app purchases
CarStream
No in-app purchases









