Comparison

RedStreamTV vs Kanal

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

Head to head
About

RedStreamTV

Features
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RedStreamTV is your modern, fast, and ad-free media hub for iPhone and iPad. Bring your own playlist β€” the app plays it, organizes it, and delivers convenience features usually found only in premium players. WHAT REDSTREAMTV CAN DO β€’ Live TV, movies, and series from your Xtream Codes or M3U playlists β€’ Classic grid view or full-featured TV guide (EPG) with XMLTV support β€’ Multi-View 2Γ—2 β€” watch up to four live channels at the same time β€’ Global search across live channels, movies, and series β€’ Picture-in-Picture for iPhone and iPad β€’ AirPlay support for Apple TV and compatible devices β€’ Live recordings directly during playback β€” one connection, parallel recording β€’ Downloads for offline playback including background downloads and Live Activity β€’ Continue Watching across movies, series, and live channels β€’ Multiple playlists at the same time β€” switch anytime β€’ Auto-refresh with customizable intervals β€’ Filter, sort, and rearrange categories β€’ Parental controls with PIN protection β€’ Four accent themes: Crimson, Cinnabar, Rose, and Burgundy β€’ Subtitle and audio track selection with configurable default languages β€’ Hardware decoding (VideoToolbox) for smooth playback and improved battery life β€’ Backup export and import NO ADS. EVER. RedStreamTV is funded exclusively through the optional Pro subscription β€” no banners, no tracking, no third-party analytics. PRO FEATURES Unlock with RedStreamTV Pro: β€’ EPG TV guide β€’ Global search β€’ Category filtering and sorting β€’ Multi-View 2Γ—2 β€’ Live recordings β€’ Downloads & offline playback β€’ Picture-in-Picture and AirPlay video β€’ Automatic playlist refresh β€’ Autoplay next episode β€’ Background audio playback β€’ Parental control PIN β€’ All four accent themes β€’ Multiple playlists in parallel Subscription options: Monthly, yearly, or one-time lifetime purchase β€” 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 β€” 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/

About

Kanal

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Kanal – TV, made simple. Kanal is a lightweight player for the channel list of your own IPTV provider (Xtream Codes or M3U). The app contains no channels and offers no content: you bring your list, Kanal makes it as simple as a TV set. β€’ Set up in seconds: paste your provider's e-mail, scan a QR code or tap a link – no typing of addresses β€’ Big, clear channel tiles with "now playing" and progress β€’ Tabs by country and topic, favourites with one tap β€’ Swipe to change channel, today's schedule right in the player β€’ AirPlay to any TV Kanal Plus (optional): β€’ Full-evening programme guide with a now-line β€’ Movies & series from your list, with continue watching β€’ iPad, iPhone and Apple TV share login and favourites via iCloud β€’ Set up Apple TV in seconds: type the on-screen code on your iPad Kanal Plus is available as a yearly subscription with a free trial week or as a one-time purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period and can be managed in your App Store settings at any time. Important: Kanal is a player only. You need a channel list from a provider you are entitled to use. Your provider alone is responsible for content, availability and legality. Privacy: https://kanal-app.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

RedStreamTV4 screens
Kanal3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Kanal at every 2 days against RedStreamTV's every 6 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. RedStreamTV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Kanal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RedStreamTV ships an update every 6 days, Kanal every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
RedStreamTV versus Kanal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRedStreamTVKanal
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS17.016.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size63 MB101 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDirk MenznerNΓ€tdoktor Sverige AB

In-app purchases

3 purchases

RedStreamTV

Subscriptions2
  • RedStreamTV Pro Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • RedStreamTV Pro Annual$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • RedStreamTV Pro Lifetime$39.99
2 purchases

Kanal

Subscriptions1
  • Kanal Plus7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Kanal Plus fΓΌr immer$19.99

Questions

Is RedStreamTV free?
RedStreamTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kanal free?
Kanal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RedStreamTV or Kanal have ads?
Neither RedStreamTV nor Kanal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RedStreamTV or Kanal?
RedStreamTV ships an update every 6 days, and Kanal every 2 days. Most recently, RedStreamTV was updated on October 31, 2026 and Kanal on November 6, 2026.

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