# CTRONICS vs Streamie

The clearest difference is rating: Streamie at 4.4 against CTRONICS's 2.6. Streamie also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 37%) and device support (5 vs 3). CTRONICS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.4). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Streamie sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. CTRONICS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Streamie holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 60 and 133 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of CTRONICS's written reviews are positive against 67% of Streamie's.

CTRONICS ships an update every 6 weeks, Streamie every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CTRONICS | Streamie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ctronics/id1228047553/reviews) | **[4.4 (133 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streamie-ip-camera-streaming/id1420209171/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 60 | **133** |
| Positive reviews | 36.8% of reviews | **67.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 29 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SHENZHEN C-TRONICS CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609380590) | [Symphonic Systems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/301519995) |

## What reviewers say

### CTRONICS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ctronics/id1228047553)

Stream live video from your camera and capture still images directly from the feed. Remotely control your camera's functions for a seamless viewing and recording experience.

**Highlights:** Watch online video, Catch photos on video, Control the camera

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works well with cameras
- 👍 Great motion capture
- 👍 Easy setup for some
- 👍 Good camera quality
- 👍 Added joystick movement

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Video inversion issues
- 🐛 Playback problems
- 🐛 Authentication issues
- 🐛 Connection difficulties
- 🐛 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Video seems to be inverted
- Turning iPad does the opposite in landscape
- App in portrait but wrong way round
- Video is landscape but upside down in portrait
- None of the 8 cameras show video in playback

**Requested features**

- Provide a video on YouTube for internet connection
- Add a feature to select all videos at once
- Improve video quality settings
- Allow longer recording times for motion triggers
- Add ability to set alarm off from live view


### 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 |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CTRONICS free?

CTRONICS 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, CTRONICS or Streamie?

Streamie is rated higher. CTRONICS averages 2.6 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while Streamie averages 4.4 from 133 ratings.

### Do CTRONICS or Streamie have ads?

Neither CTRONICS nor Streamie shows ads.

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

CTRONICS ships an update every 6 weeks, and Streamie every 3 weeks. Most recently, CTRONICS was updated on September 22, 2026 and Streamie on September 21, 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.*