# RPi Camera Viewer — Plays a raw H.264 video stream

> Stream raw H.264 video from Raspberry Pi cameras to iOS devices. (iPhone/iPad app by Shawn Baker.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rpi-camera-viewer/id1312142156 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Shawn Baker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502493322)
- Category: Photo & Video, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 19 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-11-21
- Data updated: 2026-06-09
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rpi-camera-viewer/id1312142156/reviews.md

## What is RPi Camera Viewer?

This program plays a raw H.264 video stream from a Raspberry Pi camera.

The program is open source and is available on GitHub under the MIT License at:
      https://github.com/ShawnBaker/iOS_RPiCameraViewer

Details on how to use this program are available at:

      http://frozen.ca/rpi-camera-viewer-for-ios

Details on how to generate video on the Raspberry Pi are available at:

      http://frozen.ca/streaming-raw-h-264-from-a-raspberry-pi

In a nutshell, when you start the program it scans the local network for cameras and shows you the resulting list. Tapping on one of the camera names displays the video from that camera.

## Key features

- Stream H.264 video
- Raspberry Pi camera support
- Local network scanning
- Tap to view camera feed
- Open source (MIT License)

## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rpi-camera-viewer/id1312142156/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great for video streaming

*2020-03-28*

I use this for viewing the video stream of a Raspberry Pi robot and it works great. The stream was smooth with low latency. Thanks!

### 5/5 — Amazing !!!

*2020-03-15*

This app was gone for a long time but now it is finally back and I dare to update my iphone and ipads again. There is no app that can compare with this for raspberry pi users if they want quality, ultra low latency and raw h264 streams 👍👍👍

### 5/5 — Worked immediately and well!

*2018-11-18*

I’m setting up my Pi as a multicast video streaming server over WiFi. This app scanned my local LAN, found the camera on my Pi, and played the video without a hitch. Well done!

### 1/5 — Rubbish malware

*2018-11-12, version 1.0*

Tried in order to review an existing H264 file but program couldn’t do that. Was then impossible to delete from phone

### 1/5 — Doesn't work

*2018-08-05*

This app doesn't work at all on my iPhone 6S with iOS 11.4, it just says "Video stopped". 
I downloaded the source code from Github and that one works great. There seems to be some differences, because the app store version has more text entry fields for resolution and frame rate.

### 5/5 — Raspberry pi camera h264 stream viewer

*2018-07-20, version 1.0*

Works very well on older iOS versions & thus older Apple devices. A compact app that loads quickly.

For users interested in programming iOS, the author kindly provides the app's source in Swift, on GitHub, thank you.

### 5/5 — Perfect

*2018-02-02*

Awesome app; easy to set up, just follow the links in the description to watch streaming video from the raspberry pi to your device.  And takes screenshots too.  5 stars.

## Frequently asked questions about RPi Camera Viewer

### What is RPi Camera Viewer?

RPi Camera Viewer is an open-source application that allows you to view raw H.264 video streams from a Raspberry Pi camera directly on your iOS device. It scans your local network to find available cameras and displays them in a list for easy access.

### How does RPi Camera Viewer find cameras?

The application scans your local network for devices broadcasting an H.264 video stream from a Raspberry Pi camera. Once found, it presents a list of these cameras for you to select and view.

### Is RPi Camera Viewer free to use?

Yes, RPi Camera Viewer is completely free to download and use. It is also open source, available under the MIT License on GitHub.

### What devices does RPi Camera Viewer support?

RPi Camera Viewer is designed for iOS devices, including iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It requires iOS 4+.

### Does RPi Camera Viewer have ads?

No, RPi Camera Viewer does not contain advertisements. As a free and open-source application, it provides an ad-free viewing experience.

### How often is RPi Camera Viewer updated?

The application was last updated on November 21, 2017, with version 1.0. Information regarding future update frequency is not available.

### What is the age rating for RPi Camera Viewer?

RPi Camera Viewer has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. It is designed for general use and does not contain mature content.

### Where can I find instructions for RPi Camera Viewer?

Detailed instructions on how to use RPi Camera Viewer and how to generate video on your Raspberry Pi are available on the developer's website at http://frozen.ca/rpi-camera-viewer-for-ios and http://frozen.ca/streaming-raw-h-264-from-a-raspberry-pi.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2017-11-21

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

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