Comparison

SimpleStream vs Camera Feeds

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

Head to head
About

SimpleStream

Transform any network camera into a live stream for platforms like YouTube and Facebook. This app eliminates the need for expensive encoding hardware, making it easy to broadcast events from your iPhone or iPad. It supports advanced features like scheduled streaming and integration with Restream for custom titles.

Highlights
  • Stream any network camera feed
  • Supports YouTube, Facebook, Restream, and more
  • Eliminates need for expensive encoding hardware
  • Schedule streams in advance (including recurring)
  • Integrate with Restream for custom titles
  • Supports HTTP-CGI URLs for camera control
Features
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Introducing the all new SimpleStream 2.0! The new version allows for scheduling streams in advance (including recurring streams), view logs, and integrate with Restream to set custom titles for events automatically (including dynamic variables for date, day of week, etc). Email devPR@xalting.com to join our testing community for SimpleStream 2.0. With SimpleStream, you can stream any network camera to YouTube, FaceBook, Restream, or hundreds of other platforms with just your iPhone or iPad! This eliminates the need to purchase expensive encoding devices to translate the RTSP feed to RTMP, and makes streaming your events far easier than before. Want to Stream Your Cat to YouTube? Need to stream an important conference room meeting to FaceBook? We've got you covered! Just launch the app and hit "Go Live." Have a spare iPhone/iPad lying around? Great! You can easily dedicate it as a Streaming Encoder using Guided Access and SimpleStream. SimpleStream also supports HTTP-CGI URLS*, meaning you can set your camera to automatically zoom in/move when the stream is started and stopped, increasing the efficiency of your workflow. *This is not supported on all IP Cameras

About

Camera Feeds

This app allows you to view live feeds from local security cameras and webcams. It supports multiple camera brands and protocols, offering remote control and pan-tilt-zoom functionality for comprehensive monitoring from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Live streaming of security cameras
  • Supports H264, MJPEG, RTSP, Onvif protocols
  • Remote pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) control
  • Multi-device compatibility
  • Auto-detect camera streams
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Camera Feeds allows you to watch local security cameras or webcams. Ensure peace of mind and keep a watchful eye on your surroundings with Camera Feeds, the premier security camera viewer app designed to empower you with seamless monitoring and control of your surveillance devices. Whether you're safeguarding your home, office, or business, Camera Feeds offers a user-friendly interface and robust features to enhance your security experience. Key Features: - Intuitive Interface: Navigate effortlessly through your connected security cameras with our intuitive and user-friendly interface. View live feeds and manage settings with just a few taps. - Multi-Device Compatibility: Camera Feeds supports a wide range of security camera brands and models, ensuring compatibility with your existing surveillance system. Connect multiple cameras and monitor them all from a single, centralized app. - Real-Time Live Streaming: Experience real-time monitoring with high-definition live streaming. Stay connected to your property or premises from anywhere in the world, providing you with instant visual access to potential security events. - Remote Control and Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) Functionality: Take control of compatible cameras with PTZ functionality directly from the app. Pan, tilt, and zoom to get a comprehensive view of your surroundings, allowing you to respond effectively to changing situations. - Multiple Protocols Supported: You can connect almost all types of IP Cameras including Onvif compatibles, simple MJpeg streams, RTSP/H264 streams and more. - Auto Detect Feature: Just give the app IP address of your camera with login information and Camera Feeds can detect video stream of the camera. *** Camera Feeds is free for up to 4 cameras, if you need to add more, you can purchase a license for unlimited cameras. Download Camera Feeds today and elevate your security monitoring experience to new heights. Enjoy the convenience of advanced features, and peace of mind, all in the palm of your hand.

Screenshots

SimpleStream3 screens
Camera Feeds4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Camera Feeds at 50% against SimpleStream's 0%. Camera Feeds also leads on price (Free vs $549.99) and rating (4.0 vs 3.0). SimpleStream's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months). On ratings volume, ads 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

Camera Feeds is free to download; SimpleStream costs $549.99 up front. Camera Feeds sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 6 months. SimpleStream asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Camera Feeds holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SimpleStream's written reviews are positive against 50% of Camera Feeds's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimpleStream ships an update every 4 days, Camera Feeds every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SimpleStream versus Camera Feeds: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleStreamCamera Feeds
Price$549.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXALTING LLCDayana Networks Ltd

Customer experience

SimpleStream

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Camera Feeds

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

SimpleStream

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Camera Feeds

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Cameras for 6 Month3 Days trial$8.996 Months
  • Unlimited Cameras for One Year7 Days trial$12.991 Year

Questions

Is SimpleStream free?
SimpleStream costs $549.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Camera Feeds free?
Camera Feeds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SimpleStream or Camera Feeds?
Camera Feeds is rated higher. SimpleStream averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Camera Feeds averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do SimpleStream or Camera Feeds have ads?
Neither SimpleStream nor Camera Feeds shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SimpleStream or Camera Feeds?
SimpleStream ships an update every 4 days, and Camera Feeds every 4 months. Most recently, SimpleStream was updated on October 7, 2026 and Camera Feeds on October 11, 2026.

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