Comparison

MumoStream vs Tekstream

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

Head to head
About

MumoStream

Features
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MumoStream is a simple, self-hosted streaming app, born in Japan, that plays the files on your home media server exactly as they are. * Using this app requires your own self-hosted MumoStream server (distributed free on the official site; details at the bottom of this page). ■ Your files, lined up just as you placed them Shows your server's folder structure exactly as it is. No complicated metadata setup, no library registration. Because your files appear just as you put them, even first-time users can find their way around with ease. Switch between list and grid view with a single tap. ■ Play any format, as-is MP4 streams directly. Formats the iPhone struggles with—MKV, HEVC, VP9 and more—are automatically converted to HLS by the server and delivered to you. No need to worry about formats. Just pick what you placed. Switching between multiple subtitle and audio tracks is supported too. ■ Smooth playback you'll grasp the moment you touch it ・Background playback ・Automatic resume from where you left off ・Favorites and playback history sync automatically with the server ・Freely assign actions like seek, volume, brightness, and fast-forward to swipes and double-taps ■ The comfort of zero ads This app has no ads whatsoever. No pre-roll ads, no banners cutting in midway. Freed from the hassle, you can focus only on what you want to watch. ■ A kid-friendly "Kids Mode" A simple, dedicated screen with large buttons. Set a daily viewing time from 5 minutes to 6 hours; when the limit is reached, playback stops automatically. (Extending it requires a parental PIN.) Japanese can also be shown entirely in hiragana, so even young children can use it on their own. ■ Pro features that go even further ・Unlimited playback time (the free version is limited to 60 minutes per day) ・Download for offline playback (1080p / 720p / 480p / audio only) ・Cast to a TV or monitor with Chromecast ・Wireless video output to compatible devices via AirPlay ■ Pricing plans Pro is available as a monthly or yearly (auto-renewing) subscription, or as a one-time purchase. Please check the App Store for pricing. Auto-renewing subscriptions continue until canceled, and you can cancel anytime from your App Store account settings. ■ Made to fit you ・10 languages (Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian) ・10 themes ・Layouts optimized for both iPhone and iPad -------------------- ■ A separate MumoStream server is required Set up the MumoStream server—which streams your videos and music—on your own PC, NAS, home server, or the like. The server, too, is designed to be simple and low-maintenance. ・The server program is completely free ・UPnP support automatically configures router port forwarding ・Built-in Let's Encrypt SSL certificate issuance and auto-renewal; combined with UPnP, you get SSL with no hassle ・GPU hardware acceleration makes converting large videos fast ・Works on Windows and Linux The official site explains how to obtain and set up the server. ■ Official site https://mumostream.com -------------------- ■ About Subscriptions MumoStream Pro (auto-renewable subscription) ・Monthly plan / Yearly plan (a one-time purchase plan is also available) ・Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account. ・Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. ・Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. ・You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal after purchase in Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions on your device. ・Prices follow the App Store listing. Terms of Use (EULA): https://infocloset.jp/terms.php Privacy Policy: https://infocloset.jp/privacy.php

About

Tekstream

Features
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Tekstream connects your own media server to everything else you watch. Point it at Plex or Jellyfin and your library arrives with proper artwork, cast, ratings and descriptions. Browse it, search it, download for the flight, and pick up where you left off. BUILT AROUND WHAT YOU ACTUALLY WATCH • Your server, properly presented — Plex and Jellyfin libraries with rich metadata, not a file list • Trending on Trakt — see what people are watching right now, alongside your own collection • Live TV — your channels in the same place as everything else • Watchlist, Favourites and Downloads — kept in sync, available offline • Your Activity and Diary — a record of what you watched and when MEET CLEO Cleo is an entertainment companion built into the app. Ask her what to watch and she answers from what is actually available to you. Her feed covers new trailers, streaming releases, box office and casting news — so you find out a series was renewed without leaving the app you watch it in. DESIGNED FOR IPAD AND IPHONE A proper sidebar on iPad, a full-screen experience on iPhone, and a dark interface that stays out of the way of the artwork. Tekstream does not host or provide any content. You connect your own Plex or Jellyfin server, or browse public catalogue data from Trakt and TMDB. Tekstream Premium is an auto-renewing subscription. It renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and can be managed or cancelled at any time in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://teksart.com/TeksStream-privacy.html

Screenshots

MumoStream4 screens
Tekstream3 screens

Verdict

The call

MumoStream and Tekstream are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. MumoStream sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Tekstream sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.29 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
MumoStream versus Tekstream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMumoStreamTekstream
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB81 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperInformationClosetTeksart

In-app purchases

3 purchases

MumoStream

Subscriptions2
  • MumoStream Pro (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • MumoStream Pro (Yearly)$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • MumoStream Pro (Lifetime)$29.99
2 purchases

Tekstream

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$1.291 Month
  • Annual3 Days trial$12.991 Year

Questions

Is MumoStream free?
MumoStream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tekstream free?
Tekstream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MumoStream or Tekstream have ads?
Neither MumoStream nor Tekstream shows ads.

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