# Remote4 vs Streamie

The clearest difference is rating: Streamie at 4.5 against Remote4's 3.9. Streamie also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (135 vs 25). Remote4's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

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, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Streamie has 135 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 October 11, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote4 | Streamie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote4-rtsp-camera-viewer/id1037093230/reviews) | **[4.5 (135 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streamie-ip-camera-streaming/id1420209171/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **135** |
| Positive reviews | 61.1% of reviews | **67.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 43 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maximo Cavazzani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037093229) | [Symphonic Systems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/301519995) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote4-rtsp-camera-viewer/id1037093230)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works well for real-time monitoring
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use interface
- 💡 Versatile camera and layout features
- ✅ Seamless integration with various cameras (ONVIF, Nest, Unifi Protect, Reolink, Meraki, Google Nest, HomeKit)
- 🌟 Excellent for business security systems

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Unclear and high pricing
- 🔗 Requires internet connection to open app
- 🚫 No clear pricing information
- 💸 Overpriced for some users
- ❌ App errors out when linking to pricing

**Reported bugs**

- Link in app errors out
- App crashes frequently after updates
- Only left 2 cameras streaming when returning from another app
- App fails to connect on iPad, shuts down, and retries in an infinite loop
- Crashes all the time after the last update

**Requested features**

- Add Italian language support
- Ability to configure on one device and recall configuration on another without manual setup
- Dark mode option
- Improved UI/UX, especially for iPad
- Add digital zoom and image movement


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote4 free?

Remote4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Streamie free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Remote4 or Streamie?

Streamie is rated higher. Remote4 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Streamie averages 4.5 from 135 ratings.

### Do Remote4 or Streamie have ads?

Neither Remote4 nor Streamie shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Remote4 or Streamie?

Remote4 ships an update every 3 months, and Streamie every 3 weeks. Most recently, Remote4 was updated on October 11, 2026 and Streamie on October 24, 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.*