Comparison

PINVIEW2.0 vs Kapal for Frigate NVR

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

Head to head
About

PINVIEW2.0

Features
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PINVIEW2.0 is a mobile app created for surveillance purposes. It enables users to remotely monitor live video feeds from IP Cameras, Wi-Fi Cameras, NVRs, and XVRs, as well as playback recorded files. The app utilizes an advanced transmission system and a large number of servers. In comparison to previous solutions, PINVIEW2.0 offers superior performance in terms of connection rates and transmission speeds. One of PINVIEW2.0's key features is its ability to resolve communication issues in complex network environments. It effectively addresses problems related to dynamic IPs and lack of public IPs in ADSL, PPPoE, and LAN setups. Unlike other methods, PINVIEW2.0's system does not require users to apply for dynamic domain names, configure port forwarding, or run DNS clients. Users can access remote viewing by simply using a PINVIEW2.0 ID. The app uses CDN (Content Delivery Network) technology for its servers, a cutting-edge technology widely used in many web platforms. These servers are strategically placed at key network operator nodes to ensure optimal bandwidth. The use of CDN technology greatly enhances PINVIEW2.0's efficiency. Please note that the quality of live video streaming depends on the network performance and the hardware of the device. If you experience buffering or connection issues during live viewing, consider adjusting the resolution, frame rate, and bitrate of the devices, or switch to a lower streaming quality within the app.

About

Kapal for Frigate NVR

This app provides a streamlined and secure way to view live camera feeds and review past detection events from your Frigate NVR system. It offers a minimalist interface for maximum visibility and privacy, with no data collection or third-party trackers.

Highlights
  • Live camera grid view
  • Minimalist interface mode
  • Full-screen live playback
  • Review past detection events
  • Privacy-first design
  • H.264 event playback support
Features
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Your Frigate. In Focus.. Kapal is a native Frigate NVR client for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. It connects directly to your Frigate server—no Kapal account required. LIVE CAMERAS • Customize an adaptive grid with snapshots or live previews, switch camera groups, and choose its density. • Open any camera full screen with zoom, audio, stream selection, and Picture in Picture on compatible streams. • View Birdseye, detection overlays, zones, and recent camera activity when available. • Play HLS and MJPEG feeds, including supported H.265 / HEVC streams. • Try the Universal Video Engine beta for MSE playback, adaptive remote quality, and recovery from brief Wi-Fi interruptions. REVIEW, EVENTS & RECORDINGS • Browse Frigate Review alerts, detections, Events, and untracked Motion. • Search, sort, and filter by camera, object, zone, known name, sub-label, date, or confidence. • Inspect snapshots, boxes, plates, zones, scores, and available H.264 or supported H.265 clips. Adjust playback speed, zoom, and share video or images. • Use Kapal+ Timeline to scrub synchronized multi-camera history, see recording availability and activity, and jump to a date and time. • With Kapal+ Motion Search, draw a region, scan a time range, jump to hits, and save reusable presets. FRIGATE 0.18, GENAI & EXPORTS • Use Frigate’s new live protocol and persistent camera toggles. • Ask Your Cameras what happened and receive a streaming answer from your GenAI-enabled Frigate server. • Summarize Review activity by object and camera, followed by a separate report of concerns flagged by Frigate’s AI. • See GenAI provider status, roles, requirements, and setup guidance. • Switch Config Profiles such as Home, Away, or Vacation without restarting your server. • Browse exports, group related clips into Cases, and download a complete incident. MADE FOR IPHONE, IPAD & APPLE WATCH • Use adaptive iPad layouts with side-by-side details, a sidebar, multiple windows, keyboard shortcuts, and pointer support. • Check cameras, activity, snapshots, supported live views, saved servers, and snapshot complications from Apple Watch. • Keep recent Review activity on your Home Screen with configurable widgets. • Create camera links for Home Assistant notifications that open in Kapal. CONNECTIONS & SYSTEM HEALTH • Connect through local or remote addresses, HTTPS, authentication, VPNs, self-signed certificates, and Cloudflare Access service tokens (beta). • View server status, uptime, storage, detector performance, recording activity, heatmaps, and per-camera health. • See connection quality, stream health, reconnects, stalls, and GPU temperature when reported. • Share a playback report with no video, snapshots, or credentials—and review it before sending. KAPAL+ Kapal+ is a one-time purchase with no subscription or ads. It unlocks Timeline, Motion Search and presets, Ask Your Cameras, Review Activity Summaries, Config Profiles, Cases, the Apple Watch app, multiple servers, automatic failover, Smart Location Switching, Latest Activity widgets, Health Alerts, and ONVIF PTZ controls with presets. Existing owners receive every new 2.0 feature at no extra cost. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Camera and event data is requested directly from your servers. Credentials are protected in the iOS Keychain. Kapal does not provide a cloud NVR or store your camera library. SUPPORT & ROADMAP Found a bug, connection problem, or playback issue? Reach out through Support. Have an idea? Submit it to the in-app Roadmap and vote on what should come next. REQUIREMENTS Kapal requires an existing Frigate NVR installation and network access. Features depend on your Frigate version, permissions, cameras, retained recordings, codecs, go2rtc, GenAI, and network. PTZ requires a compatible ONVIF camera. Health Alert timing is subject to iOS background execution. Kapal is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Frigate project.

Screenshots

PINVIEW2.04 screens
Kapal for Frigate NVR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PINVIEW2.0 at none against Kapal for Frigate NVR's 1. PINVIEW2.0 also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.5). On price, ads and device support 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. Kapal for Frigate NVR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PINVIEW2.0 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PINVIEW2.0 versus Kapal for Frigate NVR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPINVIEW2.0Kapal for Frigate NVR
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—92.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—19 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB55 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperWALTON HI TECH INDUSTRIES LIMITEDJudeWorks

In-app purchases

None

PINVIEW2.0

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Kapal for Frigate NVR

One-time1
  • Kapal+$2.99

Questions

Is PINVIEW2.0 free?
PINVIEW2.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kapal for Frigate NVR free?
Kapal for Frigate NVR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PINVIEW2.0 or Kapal for Frigate NVR have ads?
Neither PINVIEW2.0 nor Kapal for Frigate NVR shows ads.

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