Remote4 vs Streamie
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Remote4
View your RTSP cameras in real-time and control connected devices with custom buttons. This free app allows for multiple camera feeds and interactive controls, ideal for IoT enthusiasts and home automation.
- Real-time RTSP camera viewing
- HTTP/HTTPS request buttons for device control
- Multi-camera support via VLC
- Customizable UI elements (buttons, text, emojis)
- Copy/paste controls for backup and sharing
- Remote configuration via JSON URL
- JSON data source integration
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Remote 4 is designed to view your RTSP Cameras on real time, while at the same time having buttons that send HTTP/HTTPS requests to, for example, open a garage door or turn a light on. Features: - FREE and No ads: this is a non profit app to be used by IOT enthusiasts and regular users around the world. - Ultra solid Multi Camera support: using VLC (very fast and reliable camera feeds) - UI elements: Buttons and Dynamic Text/Emoji labels. - Multiple Controls: You can have as many controls as you want and switch them from home screen. - Copy and Paste controls: To backup and share you controls with others - Configuration file: set up a json url to remotely config your controls. - Add JSON data sources and show information on your controls - Design controls with a simple yet powerful UI - Help button: with examples to learn how to use the app.
Streamie
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.
- 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
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IP Camera Streaming: Streamie is the low-latency, high-quality, highly scalable, and remotely manageable solution for all of your video security needs. - Do you need 60+ IP camera streaming on an Apple TV? Streamie can do that. - Are you developing an AI-powered video analysis product? Streamie can be the backbone of the video pipeline. - Are you a camera installer looking to extend your brand to the App Store and increase your recurring revenue? Streamie can be white-labeled and customized perfectly to your brand. - Are you just wanting to watch your baby sleep via IP camera while you’re stuck in the office? Yeah, Streamie can do that too. Streamie powers complex video systems, enables innovative products and protects homes, businesses and schools, every minute of every day. Streamie is not your ordinary CCTV IP camera streaming platform. - Video walls (60+ IP cameras streaming on an Apple TV). - Built-in remote management and multi-site support. - Compatible with industry standard IP cameras - Zero-configuration remote streaming. - Scalable CCTV 24/7 NAS, cloud recording - User-customizable event notifications. - 3rd party service integration with a Web API. - Permission Groups for locking down devices. - Access Controls for multi-factor authentication. - User-customizable on-screen content. - Web API for automating Streamie. - And so much more. Try Streamie today! Seamlessly integrate with: - ONVIF / RTSP IP cameras - Network Video Recorders (NVRs) - Rhombus IP Cameras (Secure Raw Streams) - Google Nest - Ubiquiti UniFi Protect - Apple HomeKit - Device built-in cameras - Attached USB cameras Streamie supports Modules for extended content such as Weather, Clock, Messages, Slideshow and more. Streamie works with H.264 (AVC) and H.265 (HEVC) video codecs and AAC, PCM (ulaw, alaw), and AC3 audio. Streamie supports Hubitat event notification via the Streamie SmartApp which allows your Apple TV to audibly alert you when Hubitat events occur, like doors opening, lights turning on, motion detection, etc. Streamie has been tested with cameras from Logitech (Logi Circle 2), Dahua, Amcrest, Hikvision, Foscam, Wyze, Ubiquiti and others. • Title of publication or service: Unlimited Cameras (Monthly) • Length of subscription: 1 month • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Please refer to our Terms of Use (symphonicsys.com/tos) and Privacy Policy (symphonicsys.com/privacy).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Remote4 at none against Streamie's 13. Streamie's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, ads 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
Both are free to download. Streamie sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Remote4 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Streamie holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Streamie has 133 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Remote4's written reviews are positive against 67% of Streamie's.
Remote4 ships an update every 3 months, Streamie every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 26, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Remote4 | Streamie |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (25 ratings) | 4.4 (133 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 61.1% of reviews | 67.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 25 | 133 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maximo Cavazzani | Symphonic Systems, Inc. |
Customer experience
Remote4
Streamie
In-app purchases
Remote4
No in-app purchases
Streamie
- Record for 7 Days (Monthly)1 Month trial$2.991 Month
- Streamie Pro + 1GB (1m)1 Month trial$4.991 Month
- 10 Devices, 1 Month1 Month trial$4.991 Month
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- LEGACY - Streamie for 1 Month1 Month trial$4.991 Month
- LEGACY - 4 Cameras, 1 Month$4.991 Month
- 9 Cameras, 1 Month1 Month trial$9.991 Month
- 16 Cameras, 1 Month1 Month trial$14.991 Month
- 4 Cameras, 1 Month$24.991 Month
- 10 Devices, 1 Year1 Month trial$49.991 Year
- LEGACY - Streamie for 1 Year1 Month trial$49.991 Year
- LEGACY - 4 Cameras, 1 Year$49.991 Year
- LEGACY - Unlimited Cameras$99.991 Month
- LEGACY - 9 Cameras, 1 Year1 Month trial$99.991 Year








