Comparison

Stream Player for iPhone vs PROLiNK mCam

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

Head to head
About

Stream Player for iPhone

Features
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IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ THIS FIRST! I kindly ask you to ASK FOR HELP in case of any trouble. You can always write to streamplayer.messages@gmail.com or memyselfandi.messages@gmail.com. PLEASE help make Stream Player a better product with your valuable feedback! I will do my best to answer within a day! Stream Player for iPhone is the iOS version of the lightweight Mac internet stream player, featuring several smart tools to aid OneClick stream playing in a dedicated player window. Currently, there are two ways to start playing streams: 1. Use the “Add to Stream Player” or “Watch Later in Stream Player” options available in the iOS App Action and Share extensions. 2. Set up iCloud Drive to synchronize your stream lists between the Mac app and your iOS devices. You can download the Mac version at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/stream-player/id931235000?ls=1&mt=12 Currently available features • iCloud Drive sync to share and synchronize stream lists between iOS and Mac devices. • Customizable web stream content behaviors: enable or disable navigation and editing. • Ad blocking in stream content. • Support for background stream playback — ideal for listening to, for example, podcasts on the road. NOTE: To continue playing a stream in the background, you must restart playback after Stream Player goes into the background. To do this, press the play button on your headphones or swipe up the Control Center and press the play button. • Playback of multiple streams simultaneously on iPad devices running iOS 11.0 or later. • Supported streams: ⁃ Safari-supported common streams over HTTP (HLS, WebRTC, fMP4, etc.) ⁃ RTMP ⁃ RTSP ⁃ MPEG-DASH (currently macOS only — stay tuned!) (common codecs: VP8, VP9, H.264, H.265, etc.) Any feature requests or bug reports are highly welcome!

About

PROLiNK mCam

Access and manage your IP cameras remotely using P2P technology. View live feeds, record footage, and search playback without complex network configurations. Supports high-definition video in various formats.

Highlights
  • P2P connection for remote access
  • H.264, MPEG4, MJPEG video support
  • Up to 1080P 30fps video quality
  • Smart Config for easy camera setup
  • Multi-device live view and control
  • Local recording and playback
  • Event search and playback
Features
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PORLiNK mCam is specially built for IP Camera, through P2P connection technology that users are able to interact with your device on your mobile phone from anyhwhere and anytime without any complex IP or router settings. PORLiNK mCam supports video compressed in H.264, MPEG4, MJPEG format and supports up to 1080P 30fps which guarantee for crystal clear video. characteristic: - Add new camera simply by using "Smart Config" - Multi-Device live view and control - Local Recording and Playback - Event serch and playback

Screenshots

Stream Player for iPhone3 screens
PROLiNK mCam3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PROLiNK mCam at Free against Stream Player for iPhone's $1.99. PROLiNK mCam also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

PROLiNK mCam is free to download; Stream Player for iPhone costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stream Player for iPhone ships an update every 3 months, PROLiNK mCam every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Stream Player for iPhone versus PROLiNK mCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStream Player for iPhonePROLiNK mCam
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—1.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—11.1% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB65 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperIstvan HoffmannFIDA INTERNATIONAL (S) PTE LTD

In-app purchases

None

Stream Player for iPhone

No in-app purchases

None

PROLiNK mCam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stream Player for iPhone free?
Stream Player for iPhone costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PROLiNK mCam free?
PROLiNK mCam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stream Player for iPhone or PROLiNK mCam have ads?
Neither Stream Player for iPhone nor PROLiNK mCam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stream Player for iPhone or PROLiNK mCam?
Stream Player for iPhone ships an update every 3 months, and PROLiNK mCam every 3 weeks. Most recently, Stream Player for iPhone was updated on October 29, 2026 and PROLiNK mCam on October 24, 2026.

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