Comparison

InstarVision vs Remote4

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

Head to head
About

InstarVision

View, control, and manage your IP cameras from anywhere. This app allows real-time video and audio streaming, camera settings adjustments, and playback of recorded footage.

Highlights
  • Live video/audio streaming
  • Add/edit/delete cameras
  • Pan/Tilt/Zoom control
  • Change camera settings
  • Save/share snapshots
  • Playback recordings
  • Motion detection activation
Features
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InstarVision is the perfect companion to your INSTAR IP camera. This user-friendly application allows you to view the video streams of your camera, to control it real-time or to change its settings. • FUNCTIONS • - Play live- video/audio streams - Add/edit/delete cameras - Pan/Tilt/Zoom functions - Swipe control - Change camera settings (brightness, contrast, resolution ...) - Save or share snapshots - Saving preset positions - Controllable IR LEDs and I/O Relay (depends on the camera model) - Activate / deactivate camera motion detection - Play recordings from the Cloud or SD card Additional to the INSTAR models you can use cameras of the following manufacturers: - 7Links - ABUS - Allnet - Apexis - Axis - Bosch - Dericam - Digitus - D-Link - EasyN - Edimax - Elro - Foscam - Hama - JVC - Linksys - Mobotix - Panasonic - Reolink - Samsung - Siemens - Sony - Swann - Vilar - Wanscam - Wansview If you have any suggestion or problem with this app please contact us at support@instar.com. You can help us to extend the functions and supported cameras in this app by providing: - Documentation to your camera - Test account if possible This software uses code of FFmpeg licensed under the LGPLv2.1 and its source can be downloaded here: https://github.com/instarcam/InstarVision-iPad

About

Remote4

View your RTSP cameras in real-time and control connected devices with custom buttons. This free app allows for multiple camera feeds and interactive controls, ideal for IoT enthusiasts and home automation.

Highlights
  • Real-time RTSP camera viewing
  • HTTP/HTTPS request buttons for device control
  • Multi-camera support via VLC
  • Customizable UI elements (buttons, text, emojis)
  • Copy/paste controls for backup and sharing
  • Remote configuration via JSON URL
  • JSON data source integration
Features
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Remote 4 is designed to view your RTSP Cameras on real time, while at the same time having buttons that send HTTP/HTTPS requests to, for example, open a garage door or turn a light on. Features: - FREE and No ads: this is a non profit app to be used by IOT enthusiasts and regular users around the world. - Ultra solid Multi Camera support: using VLC (very fast and reliable camera feeds) - UI elements: Buttons and Dynamic Text/Emoji labels. - Multiple Controls: You can have as many controls as you want and switch them from home screen. - Copy and Paste controls: To backup and share you controls with others - Configuration file: set up a json url to remotely config your controls. - Add JSON data sources and show information on your controls - Design controls with a simple yet powerful UI - Help button: with examples to learn how to use the app.

Screenshots

InstarVision4 screens
Remote44 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: InstarVision at 4.4 against Remote4's 3.9. InstarVision also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 61%) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, 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

InstarVision holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 25 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of InstarVision's written reviews are positive against 61% of Remote4's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

InstarVision ships an update every 5 weeks, Remote4 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
InstarVision versus Remote4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInstarVisionRemote4
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (9 ratings) — better3.9 (25 ratings)
Positive reviews92.5% of reviews — better61.1% of reviews
Number of ratings925 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size152 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperINSTAR Deutschland GmbHMaximo Cavazzani

Customer experience

InstarVision

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive92.5%
Neutral4.5%
Negative3.0%

Remote4

All ratings25 ratings
Positive76.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative24.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive61.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative38.9%

In-app purchases

None

InstarVision

No in-app purchases

None

Remote4

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is InstarVision free?
InstarVision is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remote4 free?
Remote4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, InstarVision or Remote4?
InstarVision is rated higher. InstarVision averages 4.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Remote4 averages 3.9 from 25 ratings.
Do InstarVision or Remote4 have ads?
Neither InstarVision nor Remote4 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, InstarVision or Remote4?
InstarVision ships an update every 5 weeks, and Remote4 every 3 months. Most recently, InstarVision was updated on October 23, 2026 and Remote4 on October 11, 2026.

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