Comparison

Viewu vs Pryzmr

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

Head to head
About

Viewu

Monitor and manage your Frigate security system with this open-source iOS app. View live camera streams, review past events on an intuitive timeline, and receive customizable push notifications. It offers seamless integration with Frigate Video NVR for enhanced home or office security.

Highlights
  • Event timeline navigation
  • Live RTSP stream viewing
  • Customizable push notifications
  • Frigate NVR integration
  • Privacy-focused data handling
  • Community-driven development
Features
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Discover the ultimate way to monitor and manage your Frigate security with Viewu, the free, open-source iOS app that seamlessly integrates with Frigate Video. Whether you're keeping an eye on your home, office, or any other important location, Viewu offers robust features to keep you connected and informed. Key Features: - Event Timeline: Easily view and navigate through past events with an intuitive timeline. - Live RTSP Streams: Watch live camera feeds directly from your iOS device for real-time monitoring. - Customizable Notifications: Set up and control push notifications to stay alerted to specific events. - Frigate Integration: Support for Frigate versions 13, 14, 15, and 16 ensuring compatibility and smooth operation. - Privacy First: Your data is yours alone. Viewu does not collect or store any user information, ensuring your privacy is always protected. Viewu is designed with the community in mind. As a community-driven project, it evolves based on user feedback, ensuring it meets your needs and expectations. With its user-friendly interface and powerful features, Viewu makes security management accessible to everyone. Become a part of the Viewu community and help shape the future of the app. Your feedback and feature requests drive our development. Note - Viewu app only supports Frigate Video NVR and no others.

About

Pryzmr

This app serves as a comprehensive companion for Plex Media Server users, offering tools for hosts to monitor streams, manage members, and control access. Members can easily request content and track their activity, while managers can assist with server operations and community engagement.

Highlights
  • Real-time stream monitoring
  • Member and trial management
  • Security alerts and access control
  • Content request and recommendation tools
  • Watch history tracking
  • Community connection features
Features
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Pryzmr is the all-in-one companion app for people who run a Plex, Jellyfin or Emby media server, and for the people they share it with. One app. Three servers. Sign in with Plex, Jellyfin or Emby, add as many accounts as you like, and switch between them in a tap. FOR HOSTS - See every live stream in real time: who's watching, on what device, and whether it's playing direct or transcoding - Stop any stream with a message - Pulse: your server's health in one number, with what's holding it back and how to fix it - Catch shared logins the moment one account streams from two places - Ban locations and devices in a tap - Manage your users: access end dates, Temp Access, stream and time limits, libraries and request limits - Approve or decline requests from one inbox, Seer compatible - Live Server stats: CPU, memory, network, storage, library scans and upkeep tasks - Jellyfin and Emby: see Live TV and regular streams side by side FOR MANAGERS (Plex) - Help run a shared server - Keep an eye on streams and security for the users you look after FOR MEMBERS - A home screen with featured picks, what's playing on the server, and your week at a glance - Discover: For You, Coming Soon and Top Charts - Request movies and shows in a tap - Social: friends, picks, polls and what everyone's watching - Send recommendations to friends - Share what you're watching Built for foldable iPhones too, with side-by-side layouts when unfolded. PRYZMR PRO Host tools are included with Pryzmr Pro, an auto-renewing subscription with a free trial for new subscribers. One subscription covers all of your servers on Plex, Jellyfin and Emby. Members never pay. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase, and the subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://docs.pryzmr.app Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Pryzmr is an independent, unofficial companion app. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Plex Inc., the Jellyfin project or Emby LLC. Pryzmr does not host, play or provide any media.

Screenshots

Viewu4 screens
Pryzmr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pryzmr at 5.0 against Viewu's 4.3. Pryzmr also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 71%). Viewu's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (9 vs 3). On price, update cadence, 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. Pryzmr sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Viewu asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pryzmr holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Viewu's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pryzmr's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Viewu ships an update every 3 days, Pryzmr every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Viewu versus Pryzmr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterViewuPryzmr
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (9 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB62 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMatthew EhrhartLos Charros Real Mexican Food LLC

Customer experience

Viewu

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive70.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative29.4%

Pryzmr

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Viewu

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Pryzmr

Subscriptions2
  • Pryzmr Host Access1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Host Yearly Access$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Viewu free?
Viewu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pryzmr free?
Pryzmr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Viewu or Pryzmr?
Pryzmr is rated higher. Viewu averages 4.3 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Pryzmr averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Viewu or Pryzmr have ads?
Neither Viewu nor Pryzmr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Viewu or Pryzmr?
Viewu ships an update every 3 days, and Pryzmr every 2 days. Most recently, Viewu was updated on October 30, 2026 and Pryzmr on November 10, 2026.

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