# ANNKE Smart vs Streamie

ANNKE Smart and Streamie both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Streamie's written reviews are positive against 9% of ANNKE Smart's. Streamie also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 29 months) and ratings volume (135 vs 27). ANNKE Smart's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for ANNKE Smart against 4.5 for Streamie. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Streamie has 135 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 9% of ANNKE Smart's written reviews are positive against 67% of Streamie's.

ANNKE Smart ships an update every 29 months, Streamie every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ANNKE Smart | Streamie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/annke-smart/id1358314659/reviews) | **[4.5 (135 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streamie-ip-camera-streaming/id1420209171/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 27 | **135** |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | **67.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 161 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Kean Digital co., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018160450) | [Symphonic Systems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/301519995) |

## What reviewers say

### ANNKE Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/annke-smart/id1358314659)

Access and manage your security devices from anywhere. Receive alerts, view live feeds, and play back recordings remotely. Share access with family and friends for peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Unlimited remote control, Live feed viewing, Remote recording playback, Device sharing with family, Instant alerts

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works well for real-time monitoring
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use interface
- 💡 Versatile camera and layout features
- ✅ Seamless integration with various cameras (ONVIF, Nest, Unifi Protect, Reolink, Meraki, Google Nest, HomeKit)
- 🌟 Excellent for business security systems

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Unclear and high pricing
- 🔗 Requires internet connection to open app
- 🚫 No clear pricing information
- 💸 Overpriced for some users
- ❌ App errors out when linking to pricing

**Reported bugs**

- Link in app errors out
- App crashes frequently after updates
- Only left 2 cameras streaming when returning from another app
- App fails to connect on iPad, shuts down, and retries in an infinite loop
- Crashes all the time after the last update

**Requested features**

- Add Italian language support
- Ability to configure on one device and recall configuration on another without manual setup
- Dark mode option
- Improved UI/UX, especially for iPad
- Add digital zoom and image movement


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ANNKE Smart free?

ANNKE Smart 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, ANNKE Smart or Streamie?

Streamie is rated higher. ANNKE Smart averages 4.3 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Streamie averages 4.5 from 135 ratings.

### Do ANNKE Smart or Streamie have ads?

Neither ANNKE Smart nor Streamie shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ANNKE Smart or Streamie?

ANNKE Smart ships an update every 29 months, and Streamie every 3 weeks. Most recently, ANNKE Smart was updated on October 24, 2026 and Streamie on October 24, 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.*