# TRENDnet IPView vs Streamie

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Streamie at 67% against TRENDnet IPView's 12%. Streamie also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). TRENDnet IPView's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.4). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TRENDnet IPView sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Streamie sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Streamie holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Streamie has 133 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of TRENDnet IPView's written reviews are positive against 67% of Streamie's.

TRENDnet IPView ships an update every 2 months, Streamie every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TRENDnet IPView | Streamie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trendnet-ipview/id1001419065/reviews) | **[4.4 (133 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streamie-ip-camera-streaming/id1420209171/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **133** |
| Positive reviews | 12.3% of reviews | **67.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 59 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TRENDnet Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/410528183) | [Symphonic Systems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/301519995) |

## What reviewers say

### TRENDnet IPView

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trendnet-ipview/id1001419065)

View live video streams from TRENDnet network cameras directly on your mobile device. The app automatically discovers cameras on your network, offering a thumbnail view of all connected devices and a full-screen live feed. You can digitally zoom, pan and tilt compatible cameras, take snapshots, and listen to audio.

**Highlights:** Live camera streaming, Auto-detect TRENDnet cameras, Thumbnail and full-screen views, Digital zoom, PTZ camera control, Snapshot capture, Audio monitoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to full version | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Generally pleased with functionality
- 👍 Works great for NVR
- 👍 Quick setup for NVR
- 👍 Good viewer for Trendnet IP cameras
- 👍 Simple, powerful, reliable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not work
- 🐛 Very limited control
- 🐛 Cannot get some cameras working
- 🐛 Cannot view recorded video
- 🐛 Crashes when taking pictures

**Reported bugs**

- Long press to edit camera info not evident
- App will not turn on/off night vision
- No pan, tilt, or zoom control
- App not able to reconnect when not on home network
- Only shows snapshot, does not stream

**Requested features**

- Sorting added cameras
- Description for full version
- FTP or OneDrive support
- HTML5, Chrome or Edge support for browser interfaces
- Dark mode option


### Streamie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streamie-ip-camera-streaming/id1420209171)

This app provides a scalable solution for streaming and managing IP cameras, supporting high-quality video feeds for security, AI development, or personal monitoring. It offers features like video walls, remote management, and customizable notifications.

**Highlights:** High-quality IP camera streaming, Video wall support (60+ cameras), Remote management and multi-site support, ONVIF/RTSP compatibility, Customizable event notifications, White-labeling options, Web API for automation

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Record for 7 Days (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Streamie Pro + 1GB (1m) | $4.99 | per month |
| 10 Devices, 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| LEGACY - Streamie for 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| LEGACY - 4 Cameras, 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| 9 Cameras, 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| 16 Cameras, 1 Month | $14.99 | per month |
| 4 Cameras, 1 Month | $24.99 | per month |
| 10 Devices, 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |
| LEGACY - Streamie for 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |
| LEGACY - 4 Cameras, 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |
| LEGACY - Unlimited Cameras | $99.99 | per month |
| LEGACY - 9 Cameras, 1 Year | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TRENDnet IPView free?

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

### Is Streamie free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TRENDnet IPView or Streamie?

Streamie is rated higher. TRENDnet IPView averages 2.1 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Streamie averages 4.4 from 133 ratings.

### Do TRENDnet IPView or Streamie have ads?

Neither TRENDnet IPView nor Streamie shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TRENDnet IPView or Streamie?

TRENDnet IPView ships an update every 2 months, and Streamie every 3 weeks. Most recently, TRENDnet IPView was updated on September 19, 2026 and Streamie on September 21, 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.*