# STGO2 vs Canvas TV Pics

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: STGO2 at none against Canvas TV Pics's 1. STGO2 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (102 vs 6). Canvas TV Pics's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 16 months). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Canvas TV Pics sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. STGO2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for STGO2 against 4.5 for Canvas TV Pics. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: STGO2 has 102 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

STGO2 ships an update every 16 months, Canvas TV Pics every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and August 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | STGO2 | Canvas TV Pics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stgo2/id1286613985/reviews) | [4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canvas-tv-pics/id6740708480/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **102** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 327 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SecurityTronix](https://appshunter.io/developer/543070796) | [Jon Barry](https://appshunter.io/developer/1323405125) |

## What reviewers say

### STGO2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stgo2/id1286613985)

Monitor your Securitytronix IP cameras, DVRs, and NVRs remotely. Easily set up live viewing and playback by scanning a QR code. Receive motion detection alerts and access timeline playback for your security footage.

**Highlights:** Remote camera monitoring, QR code setup, Live viewing, Remote playback, Motion detection alerts, Timeline playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Canvas TV Pics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canvas-tv-pics/id6740708480)

Transform your photos and artwork into stunning digital displays for your TV. This app formats, frames, and mats your images, adding realistic shadows and captions. Easily share your creations to Google Photos for seamless viewing on compatible smart TVs.

**Highlights:** Automatic image formatting and sizing, Add 'soft' frames for a framed art look, Apply mats of varying sizes and colors, Add captions with location and date, Realistic shadow and highlight effects, Side-by-side portrait layouts, Upload to Google Photos

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads for 1 year | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is STGO2 free?

STGO2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Canvas TV Pics free?

Canvas TV Pics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, STGO2 or Canvas TV Pics?

STGO2 and Canvas TV Pics are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 102 and 6 ratings respectively.

### Do STGO2 or Canvas TV Pics have ads?

Canvas TV Pics shows ads; STGO2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, STGO2 or Canvas TV Pics?

STGO2 ships an update every 16 months, and Canvas TV Pics every 2 weeks. Most recently, STGO2 was updated on August 15, 2026 and Canvas TV Pics on August 2, 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.*