Streaming Player vs Freefly Ember
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Streaming Player
This app offers a high-fidelity streaming solution designed for color-critical professional work, operating efficiently even at global-average home internet speeds. It provides a robust platform for professionals who need to maintain visual integrity during remote collaboration or review.
- High-fidelity streaming
- Operates at global-average internet speeds
- Maintains color critical fidelity
- Professional video review
- Remote collaboration
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Currently the only solution that operates at global-average home internet speeds while maintaining the fidelity required for color critical work.
Freefly Ember
Control your Freefly Ember camera wirelessly from your iOS or iPadOS device. Adjust settings, review footage instantly, and export your best shots with ease. The app mirrors your camera's on-screen interface for a seamless workflow.
- Wireless camera connection
- Live preview
- Remote camera settings adjustment
- Instant video playback
- Export selected video clips
- Synced user interface
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Introducing remote wireless control for your Freefly Ember on iOS and iPadOS. Quickly adjust your camera settings, enjoy instant playback, and easily export your favorite shots, all directly from the app. The Ember app replicates all camera controls available on the on-camera UI, providing a cohesive and intuitive experience. Any changes made on your camera are reflected in the app instantly, ensuring you're always in full control. Key Features: Wireless Connection: Connect the app to your Freely Ember camera via the camera’s WiFi network to view live preview and control your camera settings. Instant Playback: Replay your shots instantly, allowing you to check and perfect your videos on the go. Export: Specify in/out points on videos and transfer your shots directly from the camera to your device with a few simple taps. Synced UI: Changes made on your camera are instantly mirrored on the app for a seamless experience. Video playback requires a device that supports ProRes decoding: iPhone 13 and newer iPad Mini 6th generation and newer iPad Pro 12.9” 5th generation and newer iPad Pro 11” 3rd generation and newer iPad Air 5th generation and newer Ensure your device's compatibility for the best experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Streaming Player at 5 against Freefly Ember's 3. Streaming Player also leads on iOS requirement (14.5 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Streaming Player against 5.0 for Freefly Ember. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Streaming Player ships an update every 2 months, Freefly Ember monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Streaming Player | Freefly Ember |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (10 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 14.5 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 277 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Colorfront | FREEFLY SYSTEMS INC. |
Customer experience
Streaming Player
Freefly Ember
In-app purchases
Streaming Player
No in-app purchases
Freefly Ember
No in-app purchases
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