Comparison

Seven Player vs Cinéstoire

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

Head to head
About

Seven Player

This app consolidates live TV, movies, series, and web entertainment into a single, polished interface. It allows users to record live streams, watch multiple streams simultaneously, and access content offline. The app prioritizes a clean, dark-first design for an optimized viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Live TV browsing
  • Resume watching movies and series
  • Record live TV streams
  • Multiscreen viewing
  • Catch-up and time-shift functionality
  • Twitch and creator stream integration
  • Downloadable content for offline access
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Seven Player — watch on your terms Seven Player is a premium media hub for live television, movies, series, and web entertainment—built for viewers who want one polished app instead of juggling multiple players. What you can do • Live TV — Browse channels and categories with a layout tuned for phone and tablet. • Movies & series — Pick up where you left off with a watch experience designed for long sessions. • Record live TV — Save live streams to your device when your source supports recording. • Multiscreen — Watch up to two live streams side by side on one screen (up to two streams on iPhone and iPad). • Catch-up & time-shift — Jump back to programs when your source supports it. • Twitch & more — Follow live gaming and creator streams alongside your usual lineup. • Built-in VPN — Optional WireGuard-based protection on supported subscription plans, where available. • Downloads & library — Keep your content organized and easy to reach on the go. • Smart home screen — Quick access to the services and sources you use most. Made for real screens Clean typography, a dark-first interface, and controls that work in landscape—so you spend less time navigating and more time watching. Important Seven Player is a media player and aggregator. You add your own sources, playlists, and credentials. The app does not supply or host third-party channels or copyrighted content. After the 7-day trial, continued use requires an active subscription. We’re listening Your feedback drives every update—performance, design, and new capabilities. Welcome to Seven Player: one home for how you watch today. Privacy Policy: https://sevenplayer.org/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Cinéstoire

Features
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Track every movie you've watched and build your personal movie collection. Search for any movie and save it with your own rating. Cinéstoire automatically fetches posters, genres and IMDb ratings — no account or API key needed. What you can do: • Log watched films with your personal rating • Browse your collection by genre, provider or release year • Get daily movie suggestions based on what you've already enjoyed • See where to watch films in your region • Create challenges — like completing a director's full filmography • Keep a watchlist of films you want to see • Sync your collection across devices via iCloud Free to use for up to 30 movies. Unlock unlimited saves with a one-time purchase.

Screenshots

Seven Player4 screens
Cinéstoire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Seven Player at 6 against Cinéstoire's 2. Seven Player also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Seven Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and Cinéstoire sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Seven Player ships an update every 3 weeks, Cinéstoire every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Seven Player versus Cinéstoire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeven PlayerCinéstoire
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeven PicturesWerner van Mook

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Seven Player

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Year — Full Access$9.991 Year
  • 1 Year — Access + VPN$39.991 Year
1 purchases

Cinéstoire

One-time1
  • Full Collection$2.99

Questions

Is Seven Player free?
Seven Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cinéstoire free?
Cinéstoire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Seven Player or Cinéstoire have ads?
Neither Seven Player nor Cinéstoire shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Seven Player or Cinéstoire?
Seven Player ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cinéstoire every 10 days. Most recently, Seven Player was updated on October 24, 2026 and Cinéstoire on October 25, 2026.

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