Comparison

ExtractoKit vs StreamBox

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

Head to head
About

ExtractoKit

This utility app allows users to organize, preview, and process various media files like videos, audio, and images. It offers tools for saving, converting, compressing, extracting audio, creating GIFs, and recognizing text in images. Processing is done locally, and the app supports both shared links and imported local media.

Highlights
  • Video preview, save, and conversion
  • Audio extraction and editing
  • Image compression and text recognition
  • GIF and Live Photo creation
  • Link resource parsing
  • Speed adjustment and reverse playback
Features
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ExtractoKit is a practical workspace for organizing, previewing, and processing everyday video, audio, and image materials. Paste a supported share link or import local media, then prepare files with focused tools for previewing, saving, converting, compressing, audio extraction, format changes, captions, covers, GIF creation, Live Photo creation, MD5 editing, mirroring, reverse playback, speed adjustment, and image text recognition. The app is designed for personal media you own or are allowed to use. Processing is initiated by the user and results are saved locally to the photo album or exported files when available. Key features: • Link resource parsing for supported public share pages • Video preview, save, compression, format conversion, mirror, reverse, and speed tools • Audio extraction, editing, conversion, and vocal separation • Image compression, image text recognition, cover tools, and simple cleanup helpers • GIF and Live Photo related tools • Multi-language interface • Clear free quotas, credits, subscriptions, and lifetime Pro options Please only process content that you own or have permission to use. Terms of Use: https://tiqubao.cn/terms/en/ Privacy Policy: https://tiqubao.cn/privacy/en/

About

StreamBox

Features
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StreamBox is a modern, lightweight streaming browser, media player, and offline asset manager crafted for media enthusiasts. Key Features: - Stream Sniffing and Multi-Format Playback: Supports HLS (M3U8), MP4, MOV, WebM, as well as MP3, M4A, AAC, and more. - Picture-in-Picture (PiP) and Background Audio: Enjoy seamless background listening and lock screen playback controls. - Offline Cache and Smart Folders: Organize your favorite audio, video, and web image assets with customizable multi-level folders. - Batch Web Image Extraction: Easily detect and extract high-resolution images from webpages with batch preview and one-tap download. - Privacy Protection (PRO): Secure your personal media collections with Face ID / Touch ID App Lock. - Native System Sharing: Share links directly from Safari and other apps into StreamBox to start streaming instantly. Disclaimer: StreamBox is a local media player and streaming analysis utility tool. Users are strictly responsible for complying with local copyright regulations and intellectual property laws. StreamBox does not host, provide, or encourage the infringement of copyrighted content. Auto-Renewable Subscription Notice and Legal Terms: - Plan Title: StreamBox PRO Yearly Subscription - Subscription Period: 1 Year (Auto-Renewable) - Payment and Renewal: Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews annually unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - Manage and Cancel: You can manage and cancel your subscriptions anytime by going to your App Store Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/

Screenshots

ExtractoKit4 screens
StreamBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: StreamBox at none against ExtractoKit's shown. StreamBox also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 weeks). ExtractoKit's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ExtractoKit sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and StreamBox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ExtractoKit ships an update every 2 weeks, StreamBox every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
ExtractoKit versus StreamBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExtractoKitStreamBox
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size237 MB32 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer佳文 严Chung Hui Huang

In-app purchases

8 purchases

ExtractoKit

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Pro$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro$12.991 Year
One-time5
  • 2 Credits$0.99
  • 30 Credits$0.99
  • 300 Credits$6.99
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  • 800 Credits$14.99
  • Lifetime Pro$129.99
2 purchases

StreamBox

Subscriptions1
  • StreamBox PRO Yearly$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • StreamBox PRO Lifetime$7.99

Questions

Is ExtractoKit free?
ExtractoKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StreamBox free?
StreamBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ExtractoKit or StreamBox have ads?
ExtractoKit shows ads; StreamBox does not.
Which is updated more often, ExtractoKit or StreamBox?
ExtractoKit ships an update every 2 weeks, and StreamBox every 8 days. Most recently, ExtractoKit was updated on October 31, 2026 and StreamBox on October 31, 2026.

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