# Tastemade vs Kidstream

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kidstream at 89% against Tastemade's 50%. Kidstream also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Tastemade's advantage is ratings volume (7.7K vs 35). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tastemade sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Kidstream sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Kidstream holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tastemade has 7.7K ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Tastemade's written reviews are positive against 89% of Kidstream's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tastemade | Kidstream |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (7.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tastemade-stream-shows-and-docs/id971197898/reviews) | **[4.8 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kidstream/id1502303167/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.7K** | 35 |
| Positive reviews | 50.2% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 70 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tastemade, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/635281034) | [Brandvida, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502303166) |

## What reviewers say

### Tastemade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tastemade-stream-shows-and-docs/id971197898)

Stream award-winning food, travel, and home design shows. Explore a vast library of content, from cooking tutorials to travel documentaries. Enjoy free streaming or opt for an ad-free, on-demand experience with a premium membership.

**Highlights:** Award-winning food, travel, home shows, Over 1,000 hours of content, Ad-free streaming option, On-demand viewing, Save favorite shows, Cross-platform access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tastemade+ Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Tastemade+ Annual | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and easy to use
- 👍 Great variety of recipes
- 🎨 Visually appealing videos
- 🍴 Delicious and easy-to-make dishes
- 🤩 Entertaining presenters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for many features
- 📋 Lack of written recipes
- 🔍 Poor search and navigation
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Login issues
- Inconsistent video playback
- Saved recipes disappearing

**Requested features**

- Add written recipes alongside videos
- Improve search functionality
- Allow saving unlimited recipes
- Provide more free content
- Fix stability issues


### Kidstream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kidstream/id1502303167)

This streaming service offers a curated selection of educational and imaginative shows for children. It focuses on content that sparks curiosity and promotes social-emotional learning, free from violent or questionable material. Parents can enjoy alongside their kids with a variety of popular and enriching programs.

**Highlights:** 100% commercial-free streaming, STEM, arts, music, and social-emotional learning content, No violent or questionable content, Shows enjoyable for both kids and parents, Curated selection of popular children's programs, Monthly and yearly subscription options

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kidstream Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Kidstream Subscription | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tastemade free?

Tastemade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Kidstream free?

Kidstream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tastemade or Kidstream?

Kidstream is rated higher. Tastemade averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.7K ratings, while Kidstream averages 4.8 from 35 ratings.

### Do Tastemade or Kidstream have ads?

Tastemade shows ads; Kidstream does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tastemade or Kidstream?

Tastemade ships an update every 3 months, and Kidstream every 3 months. Most recently, Tastemade was updated on October 16, 2026 and Kidstream on October 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*