# Mobile Security Camera vs Streamie

The clearest difference is rating: Streamie at 4.5 against Mobile Security Camera's 3.7. Streamie also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 50%) and ratings volume (134 vs 10). Mobile Security Camera's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mobile Security Camera sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Streamie sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Streamie holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Streamie has 134 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Mobile Security Camera's written reviews are positive against 67% of Streamie's.

Mobile Security Camera ships an update monthly, Streamie every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobile Security Camera | Streamie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-security-camera/id642098022/reviews) | **[4.5 (134 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streamie-ip-camera-streaming/id1420209171/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **134** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **67.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 28 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Drive Headquarters, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/467056338) | [Symphonic Systems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/301519995) |

## What reviewers say

### Mobile Security Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-security-camera/id642098022)

Transform your smartphone or tablet into a cloud-based security camera. Monitor your home, business, or loved ones remotely with an easy-to-set-up and affordable service. View live feeds or playback recorded footage from any device.

**Highlights:** Smartphone/tablet to security camera, Cloud-based recording, Remote monitoring, Live viewing, Playback recorded footage, Easy setup, Affordable service

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| monthly image camera license | $1.99 | one-time |
| Order 1 camera license | $2.99 | one-time |
| monthly video camera license | $2.99 | one-time |
| yearly image camera license | $9.99 | one-time |
| yearly video camera license | $14.99 | one-time |


### 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 Mobile Security Camera free?

Mobile Security Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Streamie free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mobile Security Camera or Streamie?

Streamie is rated higher. Mobile Security Camera averages 3.7 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Streamie averages 4.5 from 134 ratings.

### Do Mobile Security Camera or Streamie have ads?

Neither Mobile Security Camera nor Streamie shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mobile Security Camera or Streamie?

Mobile Security Camera ships an update monthly, and Streamie every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mobile Security Camera was updated on October 6, 2026 and Streamie on October 13, 2026.

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