Kapal for Frigate NVR

Kapal for Frigate NVR

Live Cameras, Review, Timeline

19 ratings
13 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 1, 2025
  • September 9, 2026

Features

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About

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

2.1

September 9, 2026

WHAT’S NEW • New Kapal+ Advanced Tools for Frigate administrators: inspect service logs, visually edit your configuration with validation and YAML preview, and create, export, or restore protected local configuration backups. • Optional automatic configuration backups help protect your Frigate setup. • Live Grid Previews now offer Snapshots, Balanced, and Maximum frame-rate options while respecting each camera’s configured detect rate. • Home Assistant notifications can open a live camera, Reviews, a specific review or event, or full recording playback. Ready-to-use links and templates are available in Camera Settings. • Birdseye now falls back to regularly refreshed snapshots when live video is unavailable. BUG FIXES & TWEAKS • Improved playback of protected recordings through authenticated and custom-header connections. • Review previews now loop automatically, while full recordings continue to play at normal speed. • Improved Timeline continuity, recording synchronization, seeking, and playback recovery. • Live Grid Previews recover more reliably and behave better on cellular connections and in Low Data Mode. • Improved notification navigation, including server switching, repeated notification taps, and clearer errors for invalid links. • Improved request retry behavior, connection reuse, cancellation, and background cleanup. • Removed unnecessary status badges from Live Grid tiles for a cleaner appearance. • Additional video playback, accessibility, stability, and reliability improvements.

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In-App Purchases

$2.99

Kapal+

Multi-server support with automatic failover.

User reviews

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.

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+

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.

Solid Frigate Interface

App is clean, easy to configure. Connectivity with frigate server is stable and reliable.

Response from developer

Thank you so much for taking the time to review! This really means the world to me!

Good App

Kapal is a good app with a great developer.
It’s impressively good to see features and fixes continually being added to an app with a smaller dev team. Not to mention, the app is visually beautiful. I had a small issue with the app and it was resolved very fast via email.

Response from developer

Thanks so much—I really appreciate you taking the time to leave this review. I’m also really glad you reached out by email instead of just living with the issue or giving up on the app. I genuinely enjoy hearing from people who use Kapal, whether it’s a bug, a feature idea, or just general feedback. Those conversations help shape where the app goes next. Thanks again for giving Kapal a chance, and for the kind words. They really do mean a lot.

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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.