Comparison

Streamly IPTV vs GGEMU Retro Go

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

Head to head
About

Streamly IPTV

Organize and stream all your IPTV content, including live channels, movies, and TV series, in a fast and clean interface. Enjoy offline viewing, AirPlay, and Chromecast support with a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Organized IPTV content
  • Live channel browsing
  • Movie and TV series library
  • Offline viewing downloads
  • AirPlay and Chromecast support
  • Favorites and watch history
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Streamly brings all your IPTV content into one clean, fast app. Connect any Xtream Codes or M3U playlist and instantly browse thousands of live channels, movies, and TV series โ€” all beautifully organised and ready to watch. WE DO NOT LIKE ADS OR SUBSCRIPTIONS! Pay once, free forever. Should you have any suggestions, feel free to make them in a review and we will endeavour to turn those ideas into features. We make changes to the app regularly! --Live TV-- Flick through channels grouped by category. Tap to play instantly with full VLC-powered streaming, or use the channel switcher to jump forward and back without leaving the player. --Movies & TV Series-- Browse poster grids, search by title, and pick up exactly where you left off. Flip to landscape for a compact list view, or use an iPad for a wider grid that shows more at a glance. --Download for Offline Viewing-- Save movies and episodes to watch on the go โ€” no Wi-Fi needed. Downloads run in the background and notify you when they're done. --AirPlay & Chromecast-- Cast to your TV with a single tap. Streamly discovers AirPlay and Chromecast devices on your network automatically. --Favourites & History-- Heart any channel, movie, or series to save it. Your favourites and watch history sync instantly across restarts. --Designed for iOS-- Dark and light mode. Adaptive layouts for iPhone and iPad. Swipe gestures in the player. No ads, no account required โ€” just your playlist and your content.

About

GGEMU Retro Go

Features
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GGEMU Retro Go is a powerful all-in-one emulator for iOS, bringing your favorite retro games together in one seamless experience. From classic arcade titles to portable consoles, DOS, and even Flash games โ€” everything you love, all in one place. Key Features Wide Platform Support Play games across a broad range of systems: Nintendo: NES / Famicom, SNES / Super Famicom, Game Boy (GB/GBC/GBA), Nintendo 64, Nintendo DS, Virtual Boy Sony: PlayStation 1 (PS1), PlayStation Portable (PSP) Sega: Genesis / Mega Drive, Master System, Game Gear, Sega CD, 32X, Saturn Retro PC & More: DOS (.jsdos / .zip), Flash (.swf), PC Engine, Neo Geo Pocket, WonderSwan, Atari Jaguar J2ME (.jar) Instant Play, Zero Setup No complicated configuration. Just drag and drop your ROMs into the app, or browse your local files to start playing instantly. Local Network Multiplayer Enjoy smooth, low-latency multiplayer over your local network. Extensive Controller Support Play your way with support for: Nintendo Switch Pro Controller and Joy-Con Nintendo Switch Online controllers (NES, SNES, N64) PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 controllers Xbox One S and Xbox Series X controllers MFi game controllers Bluetooth and wired keyboards Save Anytime Save and load game states at any moment โ€” pick up right where you left off. Capture & Share Record gameplay or take high-quality screenshots with built-in FFmpeg-powered media export. Local Sharing Easily share your gameplay experience with others on the same network. Disclaimer GGEMU Retro Go is a shell application designed to run user-provided game files. The app does not include or distribute any game ROMs, copyrighted software, or digital assets. Users are responsible for ensuring they have the legal rights to use any files loaded into the app.

Screenshots

Streamly IPTV4 screens
GGEMU Retro Go3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Streamly IPTV at every 5 days against GGEMU Retro Go's every 4 months. Streamly IPTV also leads on price ($0.99 vs $4.99). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Streamly IPTV costs $0.99 and GGEMU Retro Go $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Streamly IPTV ships an update every 5 days, GGEMU Retro Go every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
Streamly IPTV versus GGEMU Retro Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStreamly IPTVGGEMU Retro Go
Price$0.99 โ€” better$4.99
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 5 days โ€” betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size84 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSIDE QUESTS DIGITALShuai Yuan

In-app purchases

None

Streamly IPTV

No in-app purchases

None

GGEMU Retro Go

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Streamly IPTV free?
Streamly IPTV costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GGEMU Retro Go free?
GGEMU Retro Go costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Streamly IPTV or GGEMU Retro Go have ads?
Neither Streamly IPTV nor GGEMU Retro Go shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Streamly IPTV or GGEMU Retro Go?
Streamly IPTV ships an update every 5 days, and GGEMU Retro Go every 4 months. Most recently, Streamly IPTV was updated on October 31, 2026 and GGEMU Retro Go on October 28, 2026.

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