Comparison

StarTracker V2 vs StreamTester

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

Head to head
About

StarTracker V2

Features
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StarTracker Platform is the cutting edge fleet management system available as a web app. Now you can use apps to view and monitor your vehicles and assets without ever logging into the browser and websites. With StarTracker View app, you can - view your vehicles and assets - use localized maps - select and view groups - select individual vehicles - monitor speed and bearings - alert notification events You can use same username (email) and password you used to login at StarTracker Platform. App will remember it for you until you logout. If you used Google to register at StarTracker Platform, you can also use Google to login to the app.

About

StreamTester

Test live video streams and inspect playback results and media parameters in real time. Verify connectivity, view actual video output, and examine essential playback details for various stream types. Designed for diagnostics and verification of streaming protocols.

Highlights
  • Test RTSP, RTMP, HLS, and M3U8 streams
  • View actual video playback
  • Inspect media parameters
  • Verify stream connectivity
  • Private by design, local data storage
  • Powered by VLC
Features
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Enter and open a stream URL to verify the connection, check video playback, and inspect real-time stream information. Use it to troubleshoot a camera feed, test a live stream, or verify your encoder’s output. SUPPORTED PROTOCOLS • RTSP and RTMP • HLS, including M3U8 playlists • HTTP and HTTPS video streams STREAM TESTING & CAMERA PLAYBACK Connect to an RTSP camera or video stream using its URL. View the video output to confirm that the stream connects and plays correctly. Pause playback, mute audio, or reload the stream as needed. REAL-TIME STREAM STATUS Check connection status, resolution, codec, bitrate, and frame statistics during playback. Inspect decoded and lost frame counts to help identify playback issues. MULTIVIEW PRO Monitor multiple camera feeds and video streams side by side. • Choose from multiple viewing layouts. • Use a grid or a larger main view with smaller feeds alongside it. • Control audio for each stream. • Keep your layout and stream selections for the next session. FREE FEATURES & OPTIONAL UPGRADE Single-stream playback, diagnostics, and stream library management are included for free. You can also use one stream in Multiview. Upgrade to PRO to view multiple streams together. PRO is an optional one-time in-app purchase with lifetime access. No subscription or recurring fees. STREAM LIBRARY Save and name your stream URLs for easy access. Identify feeds by their thumbnail previews and arrange stream cards in the order you prefer. LANGUAGE OPTIONS Choose from 11 interface languages in Settings. LOCAL STORAGE & DIRECT CONNECTIONS Your saved stream URLs, thumbnails, and settings are stored on your device. Playback connects directly to the source you provide, without a cloud relay. BRING YOUR OWN STREAMS StreamTester does not include video content or camera services. You need a valid stream URL and network access to the source. IP cameras must provide a supported stream, such as RTSP. Powered by VLC. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.zaamdaastudio.com/products/netstream-tester/privacy/

Screenshots

StarTracker V24 screens
StreamTester4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: StreamTester at monthly against StarTracker V2's every 13 months. StarTracker V2's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StarTracker V2 ships an update every 13 months, StreamTester monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
StarTracker V2 versus StreamTester: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarTracker V2StreamTester
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTechnomation Company Limited耐 昭

In-app purchases

None

StarTracker V2

No in-app purchases

None

StreamTester

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StarTracker V2 free?
StarTracker V2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StreamTester free?
StreamTester is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do StarTracker V2 or StreamTester have ads?
Neither StarTracker V2 nor StreamTester shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StarTracker V2 or StreamTester?
StarTracker V2 ships an update every 13 months, and StreamTester monthly. Most recently, StarTracker V2 was updated on October 12, 2026 and StreamTester on October 17, 2026.

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