# InstarVision vs Streamie

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: InstarVision at none against Streamie's 13. InstarVision also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Streamie's advantage is ratings volume (135 vs 9) and device support (5 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Streamie sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. InstarVision asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for InstarVision against 4.5 for Streamie. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Streamie has 135 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of InstarVision's written reviews are positive against 67% of Streamie's.

InstarVision ships an update every 5 weeks, Streamie every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | InstarVision | Streamie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instarvision/id413109553/reviews) | **[4.5 (135 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streamie-ip-camera-streaming/id1420209171/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **135** |
| Positive reviews | **92.5% of reviews** | 67.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 152 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [INSTAR Deutschland GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/413109556) | [Symphonic Systems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/301519995) |

## What reviewers say

### InstarVision

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instarvision/id413109553)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Streamie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streamie-ip-camera-streaming/id1420209171)

This app provides a scalable solution for streaming and managing IP cameras, supporting high-quality video feeds for security, AI development, or personal monitoring. It offers features like video walls, remote management, and customizable notifications.

**Highlights:** High-quality IP camera streaming, Video wall support (60+ cameras), Remote management and multi-site support, ONVIF/RTSP compatibility, Customizable event notifications, White-labeling options, Web API for automation

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Record for 7 Days (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Streamie Pro + 1GB (1m) | $4.99 | per month |
| 10 Devices, 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| LEGACY - Streamie for 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| LEGACY - 4 Cameras, 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| 9 Cameras, 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| 16 Cameras, 1 Month | $14.99 | per month |
| 4 Cameras, 1 Month | $24.99 | per month |
| 10 Devices, 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |
| LEGACY - Streamie for 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |
| LEGACY - 4 Cameras, 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |
| LEGACY - Unlimited Cameras | $99.99 | per month |
| LEGACY - 9 Cameras, 1 Year | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works well for real-time monitoring
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use interface
- 💡 Versatile camera and layout features
- ✅ Seamless integration with various cameras (ONVIF, Nest, Unifi Protect, Reolink, Meraki, Google Nest, HomeKit)
- 🌟 Excellent for business security systems

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Unclear and high pricing
- 🔗 Requires internet connection to open app
- 🚫 No clear pricing information
- 💸 Overpriced for some users
- ❌ App errors out when linking to pricing

**Reported bugs**

- Link in app errors out
- App crashes frequently after updates
- Only left 2 cameras streaming when returning from another app
- App fails to connect on iPad, shuts down, and retries in an infinite loop
- Crashes all the time after the last update

**Requested features**

- Add Italian language support
- Ability to configure on one device and recall configuration on another without manual setup
- Dark mode option
- Improved UI/UX, especially for iPad
- Add digital zoom and image movement


## Frequently asked questions

### Is InstarVision free?

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

### Is Streamie free?

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

### Which has better reviews, InstarVision or Streamie?

Streamie is rated higher. InstarVision averages 4.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Streamie averages 4.5 from 135 ratings.

### Do InstarVision or Streamie have ads?

Neither InstarVision nor Streamie shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, InstarVision or Streamie?

InstarVision ships an update every 5 weeks, and Streamie every 3 weeks. Most recently, InstarVision was updated on October 23, 2026 and Streamie on October 24, 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.*