Comparison

Streamore vs Lumen

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

Head to head
About

Streamore

Features
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Streamore is a modern IPTV and media player that brings your own streams and playlists together in one fast, beautiful app. Connect your sources and enjoy live TV, movies, and shows through a clean, intuitive interface. Streamore ships empty — you bring the content. Add a direct stream URL, an M3U playlist, or an Xtream Codes account, and Streamore turns it into a polished library with artwork and details. Features: • Connect your own sources — direct URLs, M3U playlists, and Xtream Codes • Live TV, movies, and shows in one place • Smooth, optimized playback with a powerful built-in player • Skip controls, scrubbing, and Continue Watching to pick up where you left off • Rich posters, artwork, and details for your library • Favorites for the channels and titles you watch most • Favorites and progress sync across your devices via iCloud • Modern, intuitive design built for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV Streamore does not provide, include, or host any content, channels, or media. Users must supply their own sources. This app is intended for legal sources only. Please make sure you have the rights to access and stream any content you add. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Lumen

This app acts as a premium player for your existing IPTV service, organizing your channels, movies, and series into a fast and intuitive interface. It supports various provider formats and offers features like EPG guides, catch-up, and offline downloads.

Highlights
  • Connects to Xtream Codes, Stalker/MAG, and M3U playlists
  • Full EPG guide with now & next
  • Fast channel switching
  • Catch-up functionality
  • Movie and series library organization
  • Download content for offline viewing
  • Record live TV
Features
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Lumen is a premium player for the IPTV service you already have. It includes no channels, movies, or playlists — you connect your own provider (Xtream Codes, Stalker/MAG portal, or M3U playlist), and Lumen turns it into a fast, beautiful, reliable experience across iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac. WORKS WITH YOUR PROVIDER Xtream Codes, Stalker/MAG portal, and M3U / M3U8 playlists Paste your details — Lumen auto-detects the format Your credentials stay on your device, in the Keychain. Never shared. LIVE TV, DONE RIGHT Full EPG guide with now & next and a clean program grid Fast channel switching with multiple playback engines for rock-solid streams Catch-up where your provider supports it MOVIES & SERIES Your full movie and series library, organized by your provider's own categories Posters, descriptions, and cast — with instant search across everything Continue watching, resume, and auto-play the next episode A PLAYER THAT JUST WORKS Subtitles on/off and language selection; multiple audio tracks Picture in Picture, playback speed, aspect/zoom, and a media-info panel Three playback engines with automatic, silent fallback for maximum compatibility DOWNLOAD & RECORD Download movies and series to watch offline Record live TV, and schedule recordings straight from the guide SMART, PRIVATE SUGGESTIONS "For You" and "Ask Lumen" recommend from YOUR library — tell it a mood and it finds something to watch Powered by Apple's on-device intelligence. Your viewing history never leaves your device. MADE FOR EVERY SCREEN iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac — one purchase covers all your devices Gorgeous light and dark themes PRIVATE BY DESIGN No ads. No tracking. No account required. SIMPLE PRICING Try everything free for 7 days, then a single one-time purchase to keep Lumen forever. No subscription. Lumen does not provide or endorse any content. You must have your own IPTV service (Xtream, Stalker, or M3U) to use the app.

Screenshots

Streamore4 screens
Lumen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Streamore at every 3 days against Lumen's every 2 months. On price, ads, 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. Streamore sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and Lumen sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Streamore ships an update every 3 days, Lumen every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Streamore versus Lumen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStreamoreLumen
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicolaj HansenOm Patel (U.S.)

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Streamore

Subscriptions1
  • Streamore Pro$0.991 Month
1 purchases

Lumen

One-time1
  • Lumen Unlock$9.99

Questions

Is Streamore free?
Streamore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lumen free?
Lumen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Streamore or Lumen have ads?
Neither Streamore nor Lumen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Streamore or Lumen?
Streamore ships an update every 3 days, and Lumen every 2 months. Most recently, Streamore was updated on September 23, 2026 and Lumen on August 6, 2026.

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