Kapal for Frigate NVR

Kapal for Frigate NVR

Live Cameras, Review, Timeline

26 ratings
17 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

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Released
August 1, 2025
Updated
October 30, 2026

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This app provides a streamlined and secure way to view live camera feeds and review past detection events from your Frigate NVR system. It offers a minimalist interface for maximum visibility and privacy, with no data collection or third-party trackers.

✓Live camera grid view
✓Minimalist interface mode
✓Full-screen live playback
✓Review past detection events
✓Privacy-first design
✓H.264 event playback support
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What's New in Kapal for Frigate NVR

2.3

October 30, 2026

Kapal 2.3 brings Siri & Shortcuts, Camera Suggestions, a new vertical Timeline, and your own camera names. SIRI & SHORTCUTS — KAPAL+ Open a camera, a camera group, Activity, or the latest detection from Siri, the Shortcuts app, a Home Screen shortcut, or the Action button. Filter the latest detection by camera and object type. CAMERA SUGGESTIONS (BETA) — KAPAL+ Kapal checks a week of your Frigate server’s records for noisy alerts, motion footage with nothing in it, and setup issues. Apply suggested fixes with Undo and see before-and-after results. Applying changes requires a Frigate administrator account. A NEW VERTICAL TIMELINE — KAPAL+ On iPhone, the Timeline is now vertical, rebuilt to use the screen better so your events and their previews are easier to see. Turn on Preview while scrubbing to see footage as you move through time. On iPad, pull the Timeline panel up to give your busiest cameras their own lanes. CAMERA NAMES Kapal now uses the friendly names set in Frigate. Long-press a camera to give it your own name, and it appears in widgets and on Apple Watch too. PANORAMIC & LARGE STREAMS Optional per-camera support for dual-lens panoramas and very large streams, with a lighter fallback stream. Turn it on in Manage Cameras. FIXES AND POLISH • Added a Full Screen button to iPhone live view that works with Portrait Orientation Lock on. • Event Details now offers Snapshot and Clip. • Fixed the playback speed menu showing 2x twice, and kept your chosen speed after pausing and in Picture in Picture. • “Check two-way audio” now appears only when a check fails. • A tap brings back live controls on cameras that play through VLC. • Camera lists sort by the names you see. • Timeline clips from busy, high-resolution cameras load more reliably and no longer play sped up. • The Motion list shows quieter motion it used to miss, and its cards play the recording instead of saying none was kept. • Camera Suggestions can check one camera or all of them. • Find the 2.3 highlights again in System → Support → What’s New. • The GenAI card now says when your AI provider isn’t responding. • Logs is out of beta. Panoramic and large stream playback depends on your device, camera encoding, and network.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$2.99

Kapal+

Multi-server support with automatic failover.

User reviews

Amazing

Love this app. Developer is super responsive. I emailed about a bug with the newest frigate release and not only did they respond within a day, it was fixed within the week. Fast and responsive, and haven’t had a real issue yet! Get it, you won’t regret it.

Response from developer

Thanks so much for the kind words! I really appreciate you reaching out about that bug and giving me a chance to fix it. If anything else comes up, or you have any ideas or suggestions, you’re always welcome to email me. Thanks again for your support!

Remarkable

A remarkable app leveraging all of Frigate server functionalities in an incredibly user-friendly package. Became an instant Kapal+ client. Thanks for the hard work.

Response from developer

Thank you so much! Seriously, this means a ton to me. I’ve put a lot of time and care into making Kapal feel like a natural, easy-to-use way to get the most out of Frigate, so hearing that it became an instant Kapal+ for you is incredibly rewarding. Thank you for supporting the app and for taking the time to leave such a kind review. If you ever need anything, run into an issue, or have a feature you’d love to see, please reach out through Support in the app. I read everything that comes in, and I’ll always see what I can do!

Slicker than Frigate itself

This is a killer app for frigate users. It feels like an iOS app should; smooth and polished. I’d love to see 2-way talk come along. It’s all the app lacks.

Response from developer

Really appreciate the review! Glad to hear the app feels at home on iOS. You’ll be happy to know 2-way talk is coming in the next update. I actually have it working in my dev build right now and I’m putting the finishing touches on it before release. Thanks again for the support!

Great App. Great Support.

The app does everything you need and is very well laid out. Very clean and easy to use. The developer is very responsive and truly cares. A+

Response from developer

This is such an awesome review to read — thank you! I really appreciate you noticing not just the app itself, but the care that goes into supporting it too. I genuinely want Kapal to be something people enjoy using, and feedback like this makes all the work behind it worth it. And please never hesitate to reach out through Support in the app. Whether you need help with something, have an idea, or there’s a feature you wish Kapal had, send it my way. I’m always listening and I’ll see what I can do. Thank you again for the A+!

One of the best apps I’ve used

Hands down, the app is beautiful, easy to use, and well thought out. The dev is responsive and super happy to help when a bug shows up.

The layout and UI just makes sense. There’s a lot of buttons and switches that make Frigate a versatile tool. This app shows exactly what makes sense, but also doesn’t hide anything.

If you use Frigate, this is the iOS app to use.
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Response from developer

Thank you so much! This means the world to me! I’m thrilled that you’re enjoying the app. I’ve invested a significant amount of time into it, striving to create an app that I’d be proud to use and recommend. There are still many exciting ideas in the pipeline. I genuinely appreciate you taking the time to write this thoughtful review.

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FAQ

What is Kapal?

Kapal is a minimal and secure viewer for your Frigate NVR system, designed for iOS and iPadOS. It allows you to monitor live camera feeds and review past detection events with a focus on privacy and performance.

Does Kapal have ads?

No, Kapal does not contain advertisements. It is built with a privacy-first design and does not include any third-party trackers or analytics.

What devices does Kapal support?

Kapal is available for iPhone and iPad devices, offering a native experience optimized for both platforms.

How often is Kapal updated?

The latest version of Kapal is 1.5, and it was last updated on March 11, 2026. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements.

Can I review past events with Kapal?

Yes, Kapal allows you to browse and replay past detection events, provided they are recorded in H.264 format by your Frigate system.

What is the age rating for Kapal?

Kapal has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

What are the in-app purchases for Kapal?

While the app is free, it offers in-app purchases. Specific details on what these purchases unlock are not provided in the description, but they are typical for enhancing functionality or features.

Does Kapal require a Frigate NVR system?

Yes, Kapal requires an existing Frigate NVR system to function. It acts as a viewer and interface for your established NVR setup.