Comparison

Scrypted vs StreamTester

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

Head to head
About

Scrypted

This app allows you to remotely monitor and record live feeds from your ONVIF/RTSP security cameras. Access your footage from anywhere, receive real-time alerts for detected motion, and easily search through recordings.

Highlights
  • ONVIF/RTSP camera integration
  • Remote live stream and recording access
  • Real-time motion alerts
  • Smart search for footage
  • Multi-device synchronization
  • User-friendly interface
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Scrypted NVR - Smart Camera Monitoring & Recording Stay connected to your ONVIF/RTSP security cameras with Scrypted NVR, the ultimate video recording and monitoring solution. Effortlessly manage, record, and access your live camera feeds from anywhere, at any time, directly from your iOS device. Key Features: Seamless Camera Integration: Connect and manage multiple ONVIF and RTSP-enabled cameras with ease. Remote Access: View live streams and recordings from your cameras securely from any location. Real-Time Alerts: Receive instant notifications when motion is detected or events are triggered. Smart Search: Quickly find and review recorded footage with advanced search options. Multi-Device Support: Sync and access your cameras across multiple iOS devices. User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive controls and layout for easy navigation and monitoring. Whether you're home or away, keep an eye on what matters most with Scrypted NVR. Download today and take control of your security system like never before!

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

Scrypted3 screens
StreamTester4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StreamTester at 100% against Scrypted's 33%. StreamTester also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Scrypted's advantage is ratings volume (20 vs 1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StreamTester holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scrypted has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Scrypted's written reviews are positive against 100% of StreamTester's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scrypted ships an update every 3 weeks, StreamTester monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Scrypted versus StreamTester: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScryptedStreamTester
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (20 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings20 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.1 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVysor, Inc.耐 昭

Customer experience

Scrypted

All ratings16 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

StreamTester

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Scrypted

No in-app purchases

None

StreamTester

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scrypted free?
Scrypted is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StreamTester free?
StreamTester is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Scrypted or StreamTester?
StreamTester is rated higher. Scrypted averages 4.6 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while StreamTester averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Scrypted or StreamTester have ads?
Neither Scrypted nor StreamTester shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scrypted or StreamTester?
Scrypted ships an update every 3 weeks, and StreamTester monthly. Most recently, Scrypted was updated on October 24, 2026 and StreamTester on October 17, 2026.

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