Comparison

RPi Camera Viewer vs Camera Feeds

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

Head to head
About

RPi Camera Viewer

Stream live video from a Raspberry Pi camera directly to your iOS device. The app automatically scans your local network for available cameras and displays a list, allowing you to tap and view the feed from any detected camera.

Highlights
  • Stream H.264 video
  • Raspberry Pi camera support
  • Local network scanning
  • Tap to view camera feed
  • Open source (MIT License)
Features
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This program plays a raw H.264 video stream from a Raspberry Pi camera. The program is open source and is available on GitHub under the MIT License at: https://github.com/ShawnBaker/iOS_RPiCameraViewer Details on how to use this program are available at: http://frozen.ca/rpi-camera-viewer-for-ios Details on how to generate video on the Raspberry Pi are available at: http://frozen.ca/streaming-raw-h-264-from-a-raspberry-pi In a nutshell, when you start the program it scans the local network for cameras and shows you the resulting list. Tapping on one of the camera names displays the video from that camera.

About

Camera Feeds

This app allows you to view live feeds from local security cameras and webcams. It supports multiple camera brands and protocols, offering remote control and pan-tilt-zoom functionality for comprehensive monitoring from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Live streaming of security cameras
  • Supports H264, MJPEG, RTSP, Onvif protocols
  • Remote pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) control
  • Multi-device compatibility
  • Auto-detect camera streams
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Camera Feeds allows you to watch local security cameras or webcams. Ensure peace of mind and keep a watchful eye on your surroundings with Camera Feeds, the premier security camera viewer app designed to empower you with seamless monitoring and control of your surveillance devices. Whether you're safeguarding your home, office, or business, Camera Feeds offers a user-friendly interface and robust features to enhance your security experience. Key Features: - Intuitive Interface: Navigate effortlessly through your connected security cameras with our intuitive and user-friendly interface. View live feeds and manage settings with just a few taps. - Multi-Device Compatibility: Camera Feeds supports a wide range of security camera brands and models, ensuring compatibility with your existing surveillance system. Connect multiple cameras and monitor them all from a single, centralized app. - Real-Time Live Streaming: Experience real-time monitoring with high-definition live streaming. Stay connected to your property or premises from anywhere in the world, providing you with instant visual access to potential security events. - Remote Control and Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) Functionality: Take control of compatible cameras with PTZ functionality directly from the app. Pan, tilt, and zoom to get a comprehensive view of your surroundings, allowing you to respond effectively to changing situations. - Multiple Protocols Supported: You can connect almost all types of IP Cameras including Onvif compatibles, simple MJpeg streams, RTSP/H264 streams and more. - Auto Detect Feature: Just give the app IP address of your camera with login information and Camera Feeds can detect video stream of the camera. *** Camera Feeds is free for up to 4 cameras, if you need to add more, you can purchase a license for unlimited cameras. Download Camera Feeds today and elevate your security monitoring experience to new heights. Enjoy the convenience of advanced features, and peace of mind, all in the palm of your hand.

Screenshots

RPi Camera Viewer4 screens
Camera Feeds4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RPi Camera Viewer at none against Camera Feeds's 2. RPi Camera Viewer also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.2). Camera Feeds's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.7). On price, review sentiment, 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. Camera Feeds sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 6 months. RPi Camera Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Camera Feeds holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of RPi Camera Viewer's written reviews are positive against 75% of Camera Feeds's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
RPi Camera Viewer versus Camera Feeds: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRPi Camera ViewerCamera Feeds
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (6 ratings)4.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6 — better2
Update frequency—Every 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShawn BakerDayana Networks Ltd

Customer experience

RPi Camera Viewer

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

Camera Feeds

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

RPi Camera Viewer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Camera Feeds

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Cameras for 6 Month3 Days trial$8.996 Months
  • Unlimited Cameras for One Year7 Days trial$12.991 Year

Questions

Is RPi Camera Viewer free?
RPi Camera Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Camera Feeds free?
Camera Feeds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RPi Camera Viewer or Camera Feeds?
Camera Feeds is rated higher. RPi Camera Viewer averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Camera Feeds averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do RPi Camera Viewer or Camera Feeds have ads?
Neither RPi Camera Viewer nor Camera Feeds shows ads.

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