Comparison

CARIFLIX vs Santel Smart Stream

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

Head to head
About

CARIFLIX

Stream live and on-demand television programming, including original content. This service offers an internet-delivered alternative to traditional cable and satellite TV, accessible on any device with a broadband connection.

Highlights
  • Live TV streaming
  • On-demand content
  • Original productions
  • Multi-device access
  • Internet-delivered alternative
Features
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Cariflix delivers television programming via streaming and originally produced content available Live and on-demand. Cariflix is the first true Internet-delivered alternative to traditional cable and satellite TV in Curacao. Cariflix is available anywhere and on any device with a stable broadband Internet connection. Premium subscription: Monthly subscription gives you unlimited streaming of Shows, TV programs, Carifilix Original Shows, Special events and News. For our Subscriber Agreement and other policies please visit: https://cariflix.com/terms

About

Santel Smart Stream

Features
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Santel Communications Streaming TV is a service for end users of Santel Internet in eastern South Dakota. With Santel Smart Stream you will enjoy live and on-demand programs for all channels subscribed.

Screenshots

CARIFLIX4 screens
Santel Smart Stream4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Santel Smart Stream at none against CARIFLIX's 10. On price, update cadence, ads 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. CARIFLIX sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Santel Smart Stream asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CARIFLIX ships an update every 2 months, Santel Smart Stream every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
CARIFLIX versus Santel Smart Stream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCARIFLIXSantel Smart Stream
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (400 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews23.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings400 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB90 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperStreann MediaSantel Communications

Bugs and requests

CARIFLIX

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • Cannot display content try again later
  • Video is repeating all the time
  • Charged but not in service
  • Cannot unsubscribe
  • Hasn't worked in a while
Show 12 more
  • Works sometimes and sometimes not
  • Continuously unlinks my 1 TV
  • Content not available for your region
  • Bugged app
  • Will not let you login via facebook
  • Login error. Please try again
  • Profile section disappeared
  • Cannot watch my informashon
  • Renew subscription automatically on I-tune but when click to watch ⚠️ message click here to subscribe
  • Content is restricted in my country
  • Kada bia ta bisami tin newer version pero ora bai App Store te mesun kos
  • Tarda hopi pa start

Requested features

2 requests
  • Apple TV app availability
  • Apple TV option

Santel Smart Stream

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

CARIFLIX

Subscriptions3
  • Basic Package$3.991 Month
  • Cariflix Premium Package$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium Package$99.991 Year
One-time7
  • Seven Days Premium Pass$6.99
  • Cariflix PPV$19.99
  • PPV Event$19.99
Show 4 more
  • Special Event$39.99
  • PPV Event Concert$42.99
  • Tumba Pay Per View Package$84.99
  • PPV Tumba Event$84.99
None

Santel Smart Stream

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CARIFLIX free?
CARIFLIX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Santel Smart Stream free?
Santel Smart Stream is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CARIFLIX or Santel Smart Stream have ads?
Neither CARIFLIX nor Santel Smart Stream shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CARIFLIX or Santel Smart Stream?
CARIFLIX ships an update every 2 months, and Santel Smart Stream every 4 months. Most recently, CARIFLIX was updated on November 6, 2026 and Santel Smart Stream on October 12, 2026.

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