Comparison

IP Camera Lite vs StreamTester

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

IP Camera Lite

Transform your iOS device into a wireless IP camera for security monitoring and live broadcasting. Stream video and audio to media servers, record footage, and view feeds from other IP cameras. Supports high resolutions, multiple cameras, and secure protocols.

Highlights
  • Wireless IP camera functionality
  • RTSP and HTTP server
  • RTMP/SRT live streaming
  • Multi-camera support (iOS 13+)
  • ONVIF and MJPEG viewer
  • Video recording
  • QR code camera adding
Features
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*** Lite edition will add water mark on all video frames of IP Camera Server, including video record and snapshot, without Bi-directional audio, Motion Detection, Mail Notify, OneDrive, FTP, UPnP port forwarding and so on. Upgrade today and enjoy full Edition without ad *** "IP Camera Lite" can turn your iOS device into a wireless IP Camera via built-in RTSP/RTSPS and HTTP/HTTPS Server for security monitoring with audio support, you can use your browser to view, of course, include "IP Camera", it can work with the 'IP Camera for Mac' via AirDrop. "IP Camera Lite" can push the video and audio to RTMP/SRT live media server (e.g. Push to YouTube, Facebook), and use for network broadcast. It also supports the rtmps security protocol and SRT protocol and it can also push the media to multiple media server at the same time. It also supports HEVC/AV1 over RTMP and can be used for YouTube Live currently. You can turn it on from IP Camera Server. It supports iOS 13 's Multi Cam feature which allows you to capture from front camera, back camera and external USB camera(For iPad Only) simultaneously and process into PIP video then transfer. It supports output video up to 4K UHD resolution and up to 60FPS (The maximum resolution and frame rate are based on your iOS devices). It supports user name and password authentication, default username and password are admin, you can modify from the Settings App. "IP Camera Lite" provides full IPv6 support! "IP Camera Lite" is also a ONVIF and MJPEG viewer WITH video recording support! It also supports RTSP and SRT, RTMP protocols to playback! Finally, you can add another device's IP Camera Server quickly with build-in QR Code! Using HEVC for video recording/streaming requires iOS 11 or above, and the device must supports HEVC codec. IP Camera Bridge - A MJPEG video streaming and virtual microphone driver for Windows which can make your Windows applications using IP Camera as WebCam with audio input. https://github.com/shenyaocn/IP-Camera-Bridge

About

StreamTester

Test live video streams and inspect playback results and media parameters in real time. Verify connectivity, view actual video output, and examine essential playback details for various stream types. Designed for diagnostics and verification of streaming protocols.

Highlights
  • Test RTSP, RTMP, HLS, and M3U8 streams
  • View actual video playback
  • Inspect media parameters
  • Verify stream connectivity
  • Private by design, local data storage
  • Powered by VLC
Features
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Enter and open a stream URL to verify the connection, check video playback, and inspect real-time stream information. Use it to troubleshoot a camera feed, test a live stream, or verify your encoder’s output. SUPPORTED PROTOCOLS • RTSP and RTMP • HLS, including M3U8 playlists • HTTP and HTTPS video streams STREAM TESTING & CAMERA PLAYBACK Connect to an RTSP camera or video stream using its URL. View the video output to confirm that the stream connects and plays correctly. Pause playback, mute audio, or reload the stream as needed. REAL-TIME STREAM STATUS Check connection status, resolution, codec, bitrate, and frame statistics during playback. Inspect decoded and lost frame counts to help identify playback issues. MULTIVIEW PRO Monitor multiple camera feeds and video streams side by side. • Choose from multiple viewing layouts. • Use a grid or a larger main view with smaller feeds alongside it. • Control audio for each stream. • Keep your layout and stream selections for the next session. FREE FEATURES & OPTIONAL UPGRADE Single-stream playback, diagnostics, and stream library management are included for free. You can also use one stream in Multiview. Upgrade to PRO to view multiple streams together. PRO is an optional one-time in-app purchase with lifetime access. No subscription or recurring fees. STREAM LIBRARY Save and name your stream URLs for easy access. Identify feeds by their thumbnail previews and arrange stream cards in the order you prefer. LANGUAGE OPTIONS Choose from 11 interface languages in Settings. LOCAL STORAGE & DIRECT CONNECTIONS Your saved stream URLs, thumbnails, and settings are stored on your device. Playback connects directly to the source you provide, without a cloud relay. BRING YOUR OWN STREAMS StreamTester does not include video content or camera services. You need a valid stream URL and network access to the source. IP cameras must provide a supported stream, such as RTSP. Powered by VLC. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.zaamdaastudio.com/products/netstream-tester/privacy/

Screenshots

IP Camera Lite4 screens
StreamTester4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StreamTester at 100% against IP Camera Lite's 51%. StreamTester also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.1) and ads (none vs shown). IP Camera Lite's advantage is ratings volume (36 vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StreamTester holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Camera Lite has 36 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of IP Camera Lite's written reviews are positive against 100% of StreamTester's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IP Camera Lite ships an update fortnightly, StreamTester monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
IP Camera Lite versus StreamTester: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIP Camera LiteStreamTester
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (36 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings36 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer垚 沈耐 昭

Customer experience

IP Camera Lite

All ratings36 ratings
Positive52.8%
Neutral5.6%
Negative41.7%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive50.7%
Neutral9.6%
Negative39.7%

StreamTester

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

IP Camera Lite

No in-app purchases

None

StreamTester

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IP Camera Lite free?
IP Camera Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StreamTester free?
StreamTester is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IP Camera Lite or StreamTester?
StreamTester is rated higher. IP Camera Lite averages 3.1 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while StreamTester averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do IP Camera Lite or StreamTester have ads?
IP Camera Lite shows ads; StreamTester does not.
Which is updated more often, IP Camera Lite or StreamTester?
IP Camera Lite ships an update fortnightly, and StreamTester monthly. Most recently, IP Camera Lite was updated on October 24, 2026 and StreamTester on October 17, 2026.

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