Remote4 vs Scrypted
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.
Scrypted
This app allows you to remotely monitor and record live feeds from your ONVIF/RTSP security cameras. Access your footage from anywhere, receive real-time alerts for detected motion, and easily search through recordings.
- ONVIF/RTSP camera integration
- Remote live stream and recording access
- Real-time motion alerts
- Smart search for footage
- Multi-device synchronization
- User-friendly interface
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Scrypted NVR - Smart Camera Monitoring & Recording Stay connected to your ONVIF/RTSP security cameras with Scrypted NVR, the ultimate video recording and monitoring solution. Effortlessly manage, record, and access your live camera feeds from anywhere, at any time, directly from your iOS device. Key Features: Seamless Camera Integration: Connect and manage multiple ONVIF and RTSP-enabled cameras with ease. Remote Access: View live streams and recordings from your cameras securely from any location. Real-Time Alerts: Receive instant notifications when motion is detected or events are triggered. Smart Search: Quickly find and review recorded footage with advanced search options. Multi-Device Support: Sync and access your cameras across multiple iOS devices. User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive controls and layout for easy navigation and monitoring. Whether you're home or away, keep an eye on what matters most with Scrypted NVR. Download today and take control of your security system like never before!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Scrypted at 5.0 against Remote4's 3.9. Scrypted also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Remote4's advantage is review sentiment (61% vs 33%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Scrypted holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 16 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Remote4's written reviews are positive against 33% of Scrypted's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Remote4 ships an update every 3 months, Scrypted every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 26, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Remote4 | Scrypted |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (25 ratings) | 5.0 (16 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 61.1% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 25 — better | 16 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maximo Cavazzani | Vysor, Inc. |
Customer experience
Remote4
Scrypted
In-app purchases
Remote4
No in-app purchases
Scrypted
No in-app purchases









