# Streamie vs PTZ View Assist

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Streamie at 67% against PTZ View Assist's 0%. Streamie also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (136 vs 11). PTZ View Assist's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Streamie sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. PTZ View Assist asks for nothing beyond the download.

Streamie holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Streamie has 136 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Streamie's written reviews are positive against 0% of PTZ View Assist's.

Streamie ships an update every 3 weeks, PTZ View Assist every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Streamie | PTZ View Assist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (136 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streamie-ip-camera-streaming/id1420209171/reviews)** | [2.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ptz-view-assist/id1542009077/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **136** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **67.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 42 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Symphonic Systems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/301519995) | [DATAVIDEO TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/855058412) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LEGACY - 4 Cameras, 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| LEGACY - Streamie for 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |
| LEGACY - 4 Cameras, 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |
| 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


### PTZ View Assist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ptz-view-assist/id1542009077)

Control up to four PTZ cameras wirelessly from your smartphone or tablet. View live video feeds with low latency and adjust pan, tilt, zoom, white balance, and focus. Features auto-tracking for dynamic productions.

**Highlights:** Wireless control of up to 4 PTZ cameras, Live video feed with low latency, Pan, tilt, and zoom control, Adjust white balance, focus, and iris, Store and recall preset camera positions, Auto-tracking function

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Streamie free?

Streamie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PTZ View Assist free?

PTZ View Assist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Streamie or PTZ View Assist?

Streamie is rated higher. Streamie averages 4.5 out of 5 from 136 ratings, while PTZ View Assist averages 2.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do Streamie or PTZ View Assist have ads?

Neither Streamie nor PTZ View Assist shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Streamie or PTZ View Assist?

Streamie ships an update every 3 weeks, and PTZ View Assist every 2 months. Most recently, Streamie was updated on November 2, 2026 and PTZ View Assist on November 3, 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.*