# stabcam vs Quad Decoder

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Quad Decoder at 100% against stabcam's 34%. Quad Decoder also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). stabcam's advantage is ratings volume (392 vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. stabcam sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Quad Decoder asks for nothing beyond the download.

Quad Decoder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: stabcam has 392 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of stabcam's written reviews are positive against 100% of Quad Decoder's.

stabcam ships an update every 2 weeks, Quad Decoder every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | stabcam | Quad Decoder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (392 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stabcam-stabilize-videos/id1490351799/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quad-decoder/id1508958867/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **392** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 34.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 54 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Victor Aguilar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446189503) | [株式会社テクノマセマティカル](https://appshunter.io/developer/1144335251) |

## What reviewers say

### stabcam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stabcam-stabilize-videos/id1490351799)

Smooth out shaky footage from various cameras like Go-Pros, DSLRs, and iPhones. This app offers tools to reduce video shakiness, create time lapses, and slow-motion effects. It supports high-resolution formats and provides a professional look to your videos.

**Highlights:** Reduce video shakiness, Speed up videos, Slow down videos, Support for 4K and HDR, Stabilize footage from various cameras

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| stabcam PRO Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| stabcam PRO Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| stabcam PRO Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| stabcam Pro | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast processing speed
- 💰 Affordable pricing
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- ✨ Effective video stabilization for suitable content
- 🎯 Simple and straightforward functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Videos fail to load or import
- ❌ Stabilization produces no visible effect
- 📉 Poor output video quality
- 🎬 Creates artifacts and glitches in videos
- 😞 Makes videos worse/shakier than original

**Reported bugs**

- Video import/loading fails
- App crashes on share/save
- Processing gets stuck indefinitely
- Videos cut off mid-processing
- Stabilization produces no effect

**Requested features**

- HDR and Dolby Vision support
- Improved vibration/recoil reduction algorithm
- Trial version before purchase
- Removal or option to disable watermark
- Better video quality preservation


### Quad Decoder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quad-decoder/id1508958867)

Stream video and audio from multiple low-delay IP encoders simultaneously. Connect to up to four encoders by setting their IP addresses and port numbers for real-time viewing.

**Highlights:** Stream video and audio, Connect to 4 encoders, Low delay streaming, Set IP address and port, Simultaneous connection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is stabcam free?

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

### Is Quad Decoder free?

Quad Decoder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, stabcam or Quad Decoder?

Quad Decoder is rated higher. stabcam averages 4.2 out of 5 from 392 ratings, while Quad Decoder averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do stabcam or Quad Decoder have ads?

Neither stabcam nor Quad Decoder shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, stabcam or Quad Decoder?

stabcam ships an update every 2 weeks, and Quad Decoder every 2 months. Most recently, stabcam was updated on October 11, 2026 and Quad Decoder on September 29, 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.*