Xfinity Stream vs Front Row
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Xfinity Stream
Stream live TV channels, On Demand content, and DVR recordings from your Xfinity or NOW TV service. Watch thousands of shows and movies, download content for offline viewing, and schedule recordings remotely.
- Watch live TV channels
- Stream On Demand content
- Schedule DVR recordings
- Download recordings for offline viewing
- Access thousands of shows and movies
- Watch free live streaming channels
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Enjoy the entertainment you love with the Xfinity Stream app! Access is included for all Xfinity and NOW TV customers. Watch live sports, news, movies, shows, and so much more! Top Features: • Xfinity TV customers can watch up to 250+ channels of live TV on the go and your entire channel line-up at home • NOW TV customers can watch 40+ channels of live TV from anywhere • Xfinity internet customers can watch free live streaming channels and free On Demand shows and movies • Schedule DVR recordings from any device • Access thousands of shows and movies to stream On Demand • Download your recordings and movie library to watch offline • Start watching right after order, and get your full set of channels and features as soon as your services are activated in your home Help & Support: • Features may vary based on level of service. • Additional information on the Xfinity Stream app minimum system requirements: https://www.xfinity.com/support/articles/xfinity-tv-app-requirements • Look up your existing Xfinity ID (email, mobile phone, or username) or reset your password: xfinity.com/password • Learn more about 'Do Not Sell My Personal Information' options at https://www.xfinity.com/privacy/manage-preference • Please note: This app features Nielsen’s proprietary measurement software which will allow you to contribute to market research, like Nielsen’s TV Ratings. Please see www.nielsen.com/digitalprivacy for more information.
Front Row
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Front Row brings live African music to your phone. Discover artists, browse upcoming events, join available shows, and be part of the performance wherever you are. WATCH LIVE CONCERTS Stream performances as they happen, from intimate acoustic sessions to virtual concerts. Adaptive playback helps match the stream to your connection. JOIN FREE OR STANDARD GA EVENTS Front Row is free to download. Events marked Free can be joined without a purchase. When an eligible live event offers Standard GA, checkout is handled securely by the App Store and the native purchase sheet shows your storefront's localized price before confirmation. Standard GA tickets provide access to that event while it is live; they do not promise a replay. FOLLOW ARTISTS Follow artists you care about and see their upcoming and live events in one place. Notification availability is shown honestly in your profile and follows your device settings. SAFER LIVE CHAT Take part in the live conversation. You can report a message, block another viewer, or ask a moderator to review harmful content. AVAILABLE GENRES Afrobeats, Amapiano, Highlife, Afro-fusion, Afropop, Gospel, Hip-hop, R&B, Dancehall and more. WHAT YOU GET - Live event playback with adaptive quality - Artist profiles and event discovery - Free event access and App Store checkout where Standard GA is offered - Report, block, and moderation controls for live chat - Clear notification-permission status Event availability depends on scheduled performances.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Xfinity Stream at none against Front Row's 1. Xfinity Stream also leads on chart position (#137 vs unranked). Front Row's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On price 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
Both are free to download. Front Row sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Xfinity Stream asks for nothing beyond the download.
Xfinity Stream ships an update every 2 months, Front Row every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Xfinity Stream | Front Row |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (266K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 17.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 266K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #137 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 121 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Comcast | Perry Nelson |
Bugs and requests
Xfinity Stream
Reported bugs
5 issues- Recordings getting deleted or becoming inaccessible
- Time zone not updating based on location
- Inability to cast from iPad
- Audio sync issues on Roku
- Frequent login loops and logout problems
Requested features
4 requests- Background audio playback
- Picture-in-picture mode
- Improved content recommendations
- Ability to manage devices and access permissions
Front Row
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Xfinity Stream
No in-app purchases
Front Row
- Standard GA Ticket$0.99
