Stream Vision 2 vs Praetorian Guard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stream Vision 2
Connect your Pulsar thermal or digital night vision device to your smartphone for live streaming, remote control, media management, and firmware updates. Access free cloud storage for your recordings and stay informed with the latest news in imaging technology.
- Live image streaming
- Remote device control
- Media browser and download
- Firmware updates
- Free cloud storage
- Newsfeed
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Pulsar Stream Vision 2 is the official mobile application that connects Pulsar thermal imaging, digital night vision and multispectral devices to your smartphone. Using a secure Wi-Fi connection, the app expands the capabilities of Pulsar devices by enabling live image streaming, remote control, firmware updates, media management and cloud storage directly from your mobile device. The Pulsar Stream Vision 2 app turns your smartphone into a powerful companion tool for operating your optic device in the field, allowing you to monitor images, adjust settings and manage recordings quickly and conveniently. Live streaming from your Pulsar device View a real-time image from your Pulsar thermal imaging or digital night vision device directly on your smartphone screen. The app works as a remote viewfinder that allows you to monitor what your device sees while capturing photos or recording videos. This feature is ideal for: • hunting • wildlife observation • outdoor exploration • night surveillance Remote control of device settings: Stream Vision 2 allows you to control and adjust settings on your Pulsar thermal or digital night vision device remotely. Using your smartphone you can: • change device settings • start or stop recording • adjust viewing modes • manage device functions All changes appear instantly in the live viewfinder, allowing fast adjustments while using the device outdoors. Photo and video browser Browse all photos and videos recorded on your Pulsar device directly from the app. You can: • view recorded media • download photos and videos to your smartphone • organise your recordings • share captured moments with friends Your outdoor footage is always accessible directly from your mobile device. Firmware updates for Pulsar devices Keep your Pulsar optic device up to date with the latest improvements and features. The Pulsar Stream Vision 2 app allows you to: • check available firmware updates • download new firmware versions • install updates directly from your smartphone Updating firmware ensures your device always runs with the newest capabilities and performance improvements. Free Stream Vision 2 Cloud storage After registration in the app, users receive free space in Stream Vision 2 Cloud storage for photos and videos. Cloud storage allows you to: • securely store your recordings • synchronize files across devices • access photos and videos from smartphones, tablets or PC browsers Your recordings remain safely stored and available anywhere. Stay updated with the latest news The built-in newsfeed keeps you informed about the latest developments in thermal imaging and night vision technology. Receive updates about: • new Pulsar products • firmware improvements • technology innovations • important news from Pulsar and Yukon Supported Pulsar devices Stream Vision 2 supports a wide range of Pulsar devices. Full compatibility list: https://pulsarvision.com/products/software-and-applications/stream-vision-2/ Note: Some features are available only when a supported device is connected to a smartphone via Wi-Fi.
Praetorian Guard
Monitor and communicate with visitors at your property remotely. Receive real-time video and audio, grant access, and get instant alerts for motion or entry attempts. Never miss a visitor or delivery, whether you're home or away.
- Live HD video with night vision
- 2-way audio communication
- Worldwide mobile access
- Push notifications for calls and alerts
- Programmable keypad/prox codes
- Event history and voicemail
- SD card storage for video
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AES Global Ltd proudly present the Praetorian Guard App which provides mobile access to our Praetorian Guard IP Video Intercoms. Using the app, you can see and hear your visitors in real time, speak with them or unlock the gate or door. When visitors press the call button, you receive a push notification on your smartphone or tablet and can immediately answer your intercom – from anywhere in the world. The Praetorian Guard can also send instant alerts when a visitor triggers the built-in motion sensor or uses the keypad or PROX reader (if applicable pn your model). No matter if you are at home or not, you will never miss a visitor or a delivery. Praetorian Guard's IP technology is continuously improved through regular app and hardware updates. The system works in your local network (LAN) as well as outside of your home network environment without range limitation. You can connect the intercom to the internet via CAT5 cable or WIFI connection. Praetorian Guard App Features: • Live HD video (120 camera lens & night vision) • 2-way audio communication • Worldwide mobile access to Praetorian Guard IP Video Intercoms • Push notifications on your smartphone or tablet when the call button is pushed, motion sensor is triggered or keypad/prox code is used. • Program 24-7 / Timed and Temporary Keypad codes or PROX ID's • Past 100 event history • App is optimized for portrait and landscape format • Up to 8 separate users • SD card storage for all video & picture files. (Can accommodate up to 32GB) • Voicemail - Visitors can leave a video messages when unanswered
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Stream Vision 2 at 4.7 against Praetorian Guard's 2.3. Stream Vision 2 also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 25) and review sentiment (25% vs 10%). Praetorian Guard's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Stream Vision 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stream Vision 2 has 1.2K ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Stream Vision 2's written reviews are positive against 10% of Praetorian Guard's.
Stream Vision 2 ships an update monthly, Praetorian Guard every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stream Vision 2 | Praetorian Guard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.2K ratings) — better | 2.3 (25 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 25.4% of reviews — better | 10.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | 25 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 254 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yukon Advanced Optics Worldwide | ADVANCED ELECTRONIC SOLUTIONS GLOBAL LTD |
Customer experience
Stream Vision 2
Praetorian Guard
Bugs and requests
Stream Vision 2
Reported bugs
15 issues- not downloading videos
- no image or video preview?
- Support group. Come up with fix to the bug that messed my scope up
- The latest firmware brings some good features but the glitch being experienced with the LRF PiP alignment is not acceptable
- Love the concept of this. Was able to install my first rifle profile with no problems. The second profile not so much. It won't let me save the zeroed yardage I use on the scope profile. It keeps changing it back to 109 yds. The library profile is correct, but even when I try to replace the profile on the scope it keeps reverting the zeroed yardage to 109 yds. Also the scope would not connect to the app at all the other day.
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- The app worked fine for a while and then it stopped. No it just freezes as soon as it connects and you just get a still image.
- Mobile data must be turned off
- Helion 2 XP50 Pro crashes while using the viewfinder.
- I just got a thermia and two and while trying to connect to the appI keep being asked for my password Where do I get this password?
- Frustratingly unreliable. Sometimes I can connect, most of the time I can't. No problem with the WiFi connection, just the stupid app can't see anything, no matter what I do. XP50 Thermion 2 with a stack of videos I can't get access too.
- If you have an iPhone, you may need to turn off Cellular Data for the app to connect to the scope. After an hour or so resetting, removing and reinstalling the app, restarting the phone, finally found a post to disable Cellular Data. Updating the firmware is challenging as wi-if is connected to the scope and cellular data is turned off, so there's no Internet. Hopefully they fix this dumb error soon!
- Brand new Trail 2 XP50. Does not connect. At all. Totally unable to update firmware. Very disappointing for$6k
- As near as I can tell everything works like it should. I can't get the firmware to update on my Helion 2 CQ 50. The original Stream Vision app I couldn't get my picture or videos to open on my phone. This one seams to work like it should. And able to adjust settings. Not complete if you can't update your firmware. Needs some work.
- My Thermion XP 50 would not connect to the original Ap and won't connect to version2 either. Terrible Ap.
- My xp50lrf manufactured in April 2020 is incompatible with this app and their old app is garbage. Please allow older scopes to use the newer app
Requested features
2 requests- We need a green color pallet
- Which is better? Stream Vision, or Steam Vision 2?
Praetorian Guard
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Stream Vision 2
No in-app purchases
Praetorian Guard
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Stream Vision 2 free?
Is Praetorian Guard free?
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