# InstarVision vs MetzRemote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: InstarVision at 90% against MetzRemote's 12%. InstarVision also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (9 vs 1). MetzRemote's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

MetzRemote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: InstarVision has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 90% of InstarVision's written reviews are positive against 12% of MetzRemote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

InstarVision ships an update every 5 weeks, MetzRemote every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and June 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | InstarVision | MetzRemote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instarvision/id413109553/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metzremote/id962332926/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **90.0% of reviews** | 12.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 152 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [INSTAR Deutschland GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/413109556) | [METZ Consumer Electronics GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713568254) |

## 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


### MetzRemote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metzremote/id962332926)

Control compatible Metz Classic TVs from your smartphone or tablet. Manage channels, input text, stream media, and set recordings remotely. Offers a comprehensive electronic program guide and station editing features.

**Highlights:** Remote control with up to 30 functions, Text input via mobile keyboard, Electronic program guide (EPG), Station editor for favorite lists, Wake On LAN functionality, Stream local media to TV, Control recordings remotely

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is InstarVision free?

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

### Is MetzRemote free?

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

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

MetzRemote is rated higher. InstarVision averages 4.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while MetzRemote averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do InstarVision or MetzRemote have ads?

Neither InstarVision nor MetzRemote shows ads.

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

InstarVision ships an update every 5 weeks, and MetzRemote every 7 months. Most recently, InstarVision was updated on September 19, 2026 and MetzRemote on June 28, 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.*