# Scrypted vs Caffeine Rhythm

Scrypted and Caffeine Rhythm both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Caffeine Rhythm's written reviews are positive against 33% of Scrypted's. Scrypted's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Caffeine Rhythm sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Scrypted asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Scrypted against 5.0 for Caffeine Rhythm. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scrypted has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Scrypted's written reviews are positive against 100% of Caffeine Rhythm's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scrypted | Caffeine Rhythm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrypted/id1658171214/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caffeine-rhythm/id6756790180/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 1 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vysor, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/892224510) | [Hatching Point LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1860158157) |

## What reviewers say

### Scrypted

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrypted/id1658171214)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Caffeine Rhythm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caffeine-rhythm/id6756790180)

Track your caffeine intake and understand its impact on your body. This app calculates your real-time caffeine levels and predicts when you'll be able to sleep, helping you optimize your daily consumption for better rest.

**Highlights:** Real-time caffeine decay tracking, Personalized half-life calculation, Sleep safety countdown, Coffee shop menu integration, Streak tracking and gamification, Apple Watch app with complications, Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, HealthKit integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scrypted free?

Scrypted is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Caffeine Rhythm free?

Caffeine Rhythm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Scrypted or Caffeine Rhythm?

Scrypted and Caffeine Rhythm are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 16 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Scrypted or Caffeine Rhythm have ads?

Caffeine Rhythm shows ads; Scrypted does not.

### Which is updated more often, Scrypted or Caffeine Rhythm?

Scrypted ships an update every 3 weeks, and Caffeine Rhythm every 3 weeks. Most recently, Scrypted was updated on October 11, 2026 and Caffeine Rhythm on October 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*