Comparison

Play Stream vs LutFtp(multilingual version)

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

Head to head
About

Play Stream

This application allows users to play live streams and videos using the RTMP protocol. It also supports playback of 360-degree video streams for URLs containing "360" in their path.

Highlights
  • RTMP stream playback
  • Video playback
  • 360 video stream support
  • Plays animation movies
Features
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Play Stream is a stream player which supports play streams via RTMP protocol. With Play Stream you can play videos and live streams. Also player support 360 video streams for urls which contains "360" substring in path. I used "Big Buck BUNNY" animation movie from https://peach.blender.org/

About

LutFtp(multilingual version)

This app helps save the original colors from Sony cameras directly. It's designed for models with native FTP functionality and can also work with select Canon, Nikon, and Fuji cameras. Background GPS usage may impact battery life.

Highlights
  • Save camera colors
  • Supports Sony cameras
  • Works with Canon, Nikon, Fuji
  • FTP integration
  • Color profile saving
Features
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Instant transfer while shooting with real-time LUT application to preview the final look — the moment you press the shutter, the original photo and its LUT-colored version appear on your phone screen simultaneously, with full preservation of shooting parameters and EXIF metadata. Two wireless transfer modes Mode 1: WiFi PTP tethering (no FTP server needed) Connect directly to your camera's Wi-Fi hotspot and enjoy instant transfer via wireless PTP/IP — connect and shoot immediately, no FTP server setup required. Supported cameras: Sony: A1 / A1M2、A9 / A9 II / A9 III、A7C / A7C II / A7CR、A7M4 / A7M5、A7R4 / A7R4A / A7R5 / A7R6、A7S3、A6700、FX3 / FX3A / FX30 / FX2 / FX5、ZV-E1 / ZV-E10 / ZV-E10 II Nikon: Z9 / Z8 / Z6III / Z6II / Z7II / Z7 / Z6 / Z5II / Z5 / Zf / Z50II / Z50 / Z30 / Zfc / ZR Mode 2: FTP tethering (native FTP) Turn on your iPhone's Personal Hotspot, start the app's built-in FTP server, and the camera automatically transfers photos while shooting once connected. Supported cameras (built-in Wi-Fi, native FTP, no additional accessories required): Sony: A1 / A1M2、A9 / A9 II / A9 III、A7M3 / A7M4 / A7M5、A7R4 / A7R4A / A7R5 / A7R6、A7S3、A7C / A7C II / A7CR、FX3 / FX3A / FX30 / FX2 / FX5 Canon: EOS R series mirrorless (R1 / R5 / R5 II / R6 / R6 II / R3, etc.)、5D Mark IV / 1D X Mark III Nikon: Z9 / Z8 / Z6III / Z5II / Z50II Fujifilm: GFX100 II Panasonic: LUMIX S5II / S5IIX Great news for owners of older cameras (Sony Hack): A6000 / A6100 / A6400 / A6500、A7 (first generation) / A7M2 / A7R / A7R2 / A7S / A7S2、NEX-5R / 5T / 6 and other E-mount models, plus RX100 III–V / RX10 II–III — also supported after installing a camera-side FTP server app Real-time LUT color grading 200+ built-in professional LUTs, with support for combining two LUT layers and instant preview of the color effect while shooting 709-to-LOG restoration LUT generation: convert your camera's LOG restoration LUT into a usable format with one tap, covering Sony, Canon, Panasonic, Blackmagic, DJI, Leica and more The original photo and LUT version are saved together, with EXIF fully preserved More features UVC monitor: connect your camera via a capture card — your phone instantly becomes a monitor Bluetooth remote shutter and self-timer View shooting parameters, album archiving, photo selection management Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

Screenshots

Play Stream3 screens
LutFtp(multilingual version)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LutFtp(multilingual version) at 100% against Play Stream's 50%. LutFtp(multilingual version) also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). Play Stream's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. LutFtp(multilingual version) sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Play Stream asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Play Stream ships an update every 2 months, LutFtp(multilingual version) daily. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Play Stream versus LutFtp(multilingual version): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlay StreamLutFtp(multilingual version)
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (21 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings21 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB721 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDmytro Hrebeniuk英武 宋

Customer experience

Play Stream

All ratings21 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

LutFtp(multilingual version)

Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Play Stream

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

LutFtp(multilingual version)

One-time2
  • 解锁生成Lut图片/视频功能(但不包含内置LUT使用权)$4.99
  • 解锁生成Lut图片/视频功能$9.99

Questions

Is Play Stream free?
Play Stream is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LutFtp(multilingual version) free?
LutFtp(multilingual version) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Play Stream or LutFtp(multilingual version) have ads?
Neither Play Stream nor LutFtp(multilingual version) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Play Stream or LutFtp(multilingual version)?
Play Stream ships an update every 2 months, and LutFtp(multilingual version) daily. Most recently, Play Stream was updated on September 10, 2026 and LutFtp(multilingual version) on September 20, 2026.

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