Comparison

Streamie vs Videoloft

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

Head to head
About

Streamie

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
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IP Camera Streaming: Streamie is the low-latency, high-quality, highly scalable, and remotely manageable solution for all of your video security needs. - Do you need 60+ IP camera streaming on an Apple TV? Streamie can do that. - Are you developing an AI-powered video analysis product? Streamie can be the backbone of the video pipeline. - Are you a camera installer looking to extend your brand to the App Store and increase your recurring revenue? Streamie can be white-labeled and customized perfectly to your brand. - Are you just wanting to watch your baby sleep via IP camera while you’re stuck in the office? Yeah, Streamie can do that too. Streamie powers complex video systems, enables innovative products and protects homes, businesses and schools, every minute of every day. Streamie is not your ordinary CCTV IP camera streaming platform. - Video walls (60+ IP cameras streaming on an Apple TV). - Built-in remote management and multi-site support. - Compatible with industry standard IP cameras - Zero-configuration remote streaming. - Scalable CCTV 24/7 NAS, cloud recording - User-customizable event notifications. - 3rd party service integration with a Web API. - Permission Groups for locking down devices. - Access Controls for multi-factor authentication. - User-customizable on-screen content. - Web API for automating Streamie. - And so much more. Try Streamie today! Seamlessly integrate with: - ONVIF / RTSP IP cameras - Network Video Recorders (NVRs) - Rhombus IP Cameras (Secure Raw Streams) - Google Nest - Ubiquiti UniFi Protect - Apple HomeKit - Device built-in cameras - Attached USB cameras Streamie supports Modules for extended content such as Weather, Clock, Messages, Slideshow and more. Streamie works with H.264 (AVC) and H.265 (HEVC) video codecs and AAC, PCM (ulaw, alaw), and AC3 audio. Streamie supports Hubitat event notification via the Streamie SmartApp which allows your Apple TV to audibly alert you when Hubitat events occur, like doors opening, lights turning on, motion detection, etc. Streamie has been tested with cameras from Logitech (Logi Circle 2), Dahua, Amcrest, Hikvision, Foscam, Wyze, Ubiquiti and others. • Title of publication or service: Unlimited Cameras (Monthly) • Length of subscription: 1 month • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Please refer to our Terms of Use (symphonicsys.com/tos) and Privacy Policy (symphonicsys.com/privacy).

About

Videoloft

Centralize your surveillance system with this cloud-based video management solution. Access live and recorded footage from any device, manage multiple sites and cameras from a single platform, and benefit from secure offsite cloud backup. Upgrade your existing CCTV hardware without replacement.

Highlights
  • Centralized multi-site visibility
  • Affordable cloud VMS
  • Access from any device
  • Secure offsite cloud backup
  • Enterprise-grade user management
  • Integrates with existing hardware
Features
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Videoloft is the simple, secure, and affordable way to centralize your surveillance system and modernize the way you manage your CCTV. Whether you’re overseeing a single office or hundreds of sites, Videoloft transforms your existing cameras into a powerful Cloud Video Management System (VMS) that works seamlessly across mobile and web apps. Multi site visibility, one app No more juggling multiple recorders, logins, or apps. Videoloft’s cloud based CCTV viewer mobile app and web-based VMS bring all your cameras - across different brands, recorders, and sites - into one central platform. Perfect for enterprises managing security across offices, retail chains, warehouses, or campuses. Affordable cloud VMS at scale Videoloft delivers enterprise grade video management at a fraction of the cost of traditional solutions. Eliminate expensive servers and recorders, reduce IT overhead, and scale effortlessly as your business grows. Access from anywhere, on any device Whether you’re in the office, on the go, or at home, Videoloft keeps you connected. Instantly view live and recorded footage from the Videoloft app or securely log into the web-based VMS on your desktop. Never lose critical footage Protect your organization against recorder failures, theft, or damage with secure offsite cloud backup. Record locally and to the cloud, or capture directly to the cloud at up to 4K (8MP) resolution. Access video anytime via the app or web platform. Enterprise-grade user management Add unlimited users at no additional cost and control exactly who can view, manage, or share footage. Ideal for businesses with multiple stakeholders or distributed security teams. Upgrade, don’t replace Videoloft integrates with the hardware you already own. Compatible with leading brands like Hikvision, Dahua, Uniview, Axis, Lorex, Wisenet, and more, plus any ONVIF-compatible cameras. Simply connect via the Videoloft Cloud Adapter to get going - setup is quick, remote, and requires no complex IT configuration. Compatible cameras, NVRs and DVRs Videoloft works with a wide range of IP cameras, NVRs, and DVRs, including all Axis, Hikvision (and OEMs), Dahua, Unv, and Lorex devices, plus any ONVIF supported models from brands like Amcrest, Bosch, Panasonic, Sony, Vivotek, and Wisenet. Videoloft makes enterprise level video management simple, secure, and affordable. Manage all your sites from one powerful platform. Upgrade your surveillance system today without replacing it. For terms of service and privacy policy, visit videoloft.com/terms and videoloft.com/privacy.

Screenshots

Streamie4 screens
Videoloft4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Videoloft at none against Streamie's 13. Videoloft also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Streamie's advantage is device support (5 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Streamie sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Videoloft asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Videoloft holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 134 and 66 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Streamie's written reviews are positive against 100% of Videoloft's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Streamie ships an update every 3 weeks, Videoloft monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Streamie versus Videoloft: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStreamieVideoloft
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (134 ratings)4.8 (66 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings134 — better66
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSymphonic Systems, Inc.Videoloft Ltd

Customer experience

Streamie

All ratings134 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral0.7%
Negative11.9%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive67.4%
Neutral7.0%
Negative25.6%

Videoloft

All ratings66 ratings
Positive98.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Streamie

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • 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
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  • PIP mode crashes after 15-20 minutes
  • Upgrade is crap, instructions unclear
  • Lost setup and paid functionality after update
  • Connection crashes constantly saying 'we are stalled'
  • Cannot restore in-app purchase
  • No audio on HomeKit cameras
  • iPad app less functional than Apple TV app (cannot see more than one camera, no digital zoom, no motion detection settings)

Requested features

11 requests
  • 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
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  • Add motion detection settings
  • Fix audio issues with HomeKit cameras
  • Add Russian language support
  • Provide instructions for ONVIF camera connection
  • Improve UI overlay text size and exit stream intuitiveness
  • Allow editing camera names after creation or during setup

Videoloft

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Streamie

Subscriptions13
  • Record for 7 Days (Monthly)1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Streamie Pro + 1GB (1m)1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • 10 Devices, 1 Month1 Month trial$4.991 Month
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  • LEGACY - Streamie for 1 Month1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • LEGACY - 4 Cameras, 1 Month$4.991 Month
  • 9 Cameras, 1 Month1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • 16 Cameras, 1 Month1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • 4 Cameras, 1 Month$24.991 Month
  • 10 Devices, 1 Year1 Month trial$49.991 Year
  • LEGACY - Streamie for 1 Year1 Month trial$49.991 Year
  • LEGACY - 4 Cameras, 1 Year$49.991 Year
  • LEGACY - Unlimited Cameras$99.991 Month
  • LEGACY - 9 Cameras, 1 Year1 Month trial$99.991 Year
None

Videoloft

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Streamie free?
Streamie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Videoloft free?
Videoloft is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Streamie or Videoloft?
Videoloft is rated higher. Streamie averages 4.5 out of 5 from 134 ratings, while Videoloft averages 4.8 from 66 ratings.
Do Streamie or Videoloft have ads?
Neither Streamie nor Videoloft shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Streamie or Videoloft?
Streamie ships an update every 3 weeks, and Videoloft monthly. Most recently, Streamie was updated on October 13, 2026 and Videoloft on October 14, 2026.

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