SZEN vs RedStreamTV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SZEN
Discover movies to watch with a swipeable, full-screen feed of trailers. See where each movie is streaming and add them to your watchlist or mark them as watched. Filter by genre and your preferred streaming services for personalized recommendations.
- Swipeable movie trailer feed
- Streaming service integration
- Genre filtering
- Personalized watchlist
- Mark movies as watched
- Full-screen trailer playback
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Szen is the fastest way to decide what to watch tonight. Swipe through a full-screen feed of movies, like a reels feed, but for streaming. Each card auto-plays the trailer and tells you exactly where to watch it. HOW IT WORKS • Swipe up to see the next movie, swipe down to go back • Tap to reveal the overview, rating, and streaming links • Double-tap to mark it watched • Bookmark it to your watchlist for later SMART DISCOVERY Szen remembers what you've seen and what you've saved. The Discover feed only shows you movies you haven't interacted with yet — no repeats, no noise. FILTER YOUR FEED Pick the streaming services you actually have (Netflix, Max, Hulu, Disney+, and more) and filter by genre so every swipe is relevant to you. YOUR LIBRARY Everything you've bookmarked or marked watched lives in one place — your personal watchlist and watched history, always in sync. Sign in with Google or Apple. No subscription required.
RedStreamTV
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RedStreamTV is your modern, fast, and ad-free media hub for iPhone and iPad. Bring your own playlist — the app plays it, organizes it, and delivers convenience features usually found only in premium players. WHAT REDSTREAMTV CAN DO • Live TV, movies, and series from your Xtream Codes or M3U playlists • Classic grid view or full-featured TV guide (EPG) with XMLTV support • Multi-View 2×2 — watch up to four live channels at the same time • Global search across live channels, movies, and series • Picture-in-Picture for iPhone and iPad • AirPlay support for Apple TV and compatible devices • Live recordings directly during playback — one connection, parallel recording • Downloads for offline playback including background downloads and Live Activity • Continue Watching across movies, series, and live channels • Multiple playlists at the same time — switch anytime • Auto-refresh with customizable intervals • Filter, sort, and rearrange categories • Parental controls with PIN protection • Four accent themes: Crimson, Cinnabar, Rose, and Burgundy • Subtitle and audio track selection with configurable default languages • Hardware decoding (VideoToolbox) for smooth playback and improved battery life • Backup export and import NO ADS. EVER. RedStreamTV is funded exclusively through the optional Pro subscription — no banners, no tracking, no third-party analytics. PRO FEATURES Unlock with RedStreamTV Pro: • EPG TV guide • Global search • Category filtering and sorting • Multi-View 2×2 • Live recordings • Downloads & offline playback • Picture-in-Picture and AirPlay video • Automatic playlist refresh • Autoplay next episode • Background audio playback • Parental control PIN • All four accent themes • Multiple playlists in parallel Subscription options: Monthly, yearly, or one-time lifetime purchase — free trial available. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. The yearly subscription renews automatically and can be canceled anytime in your App Store settings. YOUR CONTENT, YOUR CONTROL RedStreamTV does NOT provide any content. The app is purely a player that allows you to watch your own legally obtained playlists. You are 100% responsible for the content you add. PRIVACY All data stays on your device. There is no RedStreamTV account, no cloud, and no sign-in required. Playlists, history, favorites, and settings are stored locally only. Apple handles the standard in-app purchase communication — nothing else. --- Privacy Policy: https://www.dimendia.de/apps/redstreamtv/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SZEN at none against RedStreamTV's 3. SZEN also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. RedStreamTV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. SZEN asks for nothing beyond the download.
SZEN ships an update every 2 days, RedStreamTV every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SZEN | RedStreamTV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 6 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Levin Sanchez | Dirk Menzner |
In-app purchases
SZEN
No in-app purchases
RedStreamTV
- RedStreamTV Pro Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- RedStreamTV Pro Annual$9.991 Year
- RedStreamTV Pro Lifetime$39.99









