Comparison

MotionEyeOS Client vs Coldlink

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

Head to head
About

MotionEyeOS Client

This application provides a straightforward and secure way to access your MotionEyeOS surveillance system on iOS devices. It supports HTTP Basic Authentication and RSA encryption for local storage, ensuring your video feeds are protected.

Highlights
  • MotionEyeOS client
  • HTTP Basic Authentication support
  • RSA encryption for local storage
  • Secure access on iOS
  • Supports iPhone and iPad
Features
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MotionEyeOS Client is the ultimate companion app for your MotionEyeOS security camera system. Connect to your self-hosted MotionEyeOS or MotionEye servers directly from your phone or tablet. Monitor your home, office, or property from anywhere with a secure, fast connection. Features: - Easy Setup: Just enter your server address and credentials to connect instantly. - Multiple Cameras: Monitor up to 3 cameras on the free plan, unlimited with Premium. - Secure Connections: Supports HTTPS and basic authentication for secure access. - Multi-Language Support: Available in 10 languages worldwide. - Clean Interface: Simple, intuitive design for quick camera access. Start monitoring your security cameras today with MotionEyeOS Client! Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/motioneyeosclient/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/motioneyeosclient/terms-of-use

About

Coldlink

Features
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This NFC app, which supports the ISO/IEC 14443 and ISO/IEC 15693 protocols, is used to configure the specification parameters of ColdLink NFC data loggers and to view data. It allows you to set the logger’s configuration and start-up parameters, and to wake the device from low-power mode. In addition, it supports viewing the final PDF or CSV reports.

Screenshots

MotionEyeOS Client4 screens
Coldlink3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Coldlink at none against MotionEyeOS Client's 2. Coldlink also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 11 months). On price 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. MotionEyeOS Client sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Coldlink asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MotionEyeOS Client ships an update every 11 months, Coldlink every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MotionEyeOS Client versus Coldlink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMotionEyeOS ClientColdlink
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews13.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCloudSpirit LimitedHenan Plustrace Electronic Technology Co.,Ltd

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MotionEyeOS Client

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$14.991 Year
None

Coldlink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MotionEyeOS Client free?
MotionEyeOS Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Coldlink free?
Coldlink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MotionEyeOS Client or Coldlink have ads?
MotionEyeOS Client shows ads; Coldlink does not.
Which is updated more often, MotionEyeOS Client or Coldlink?
MotionEyeOS Client ships an update every 11 months, and Coldlink every 3 days. Most recently, MotionEyeOS Client was updated on October 3, 2026 and Coldlink on September 26, 2026.

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