Viewu vs Pryzmr
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Event timeline navigation
- Live RTSP stream viewing
- Customizable push notifications
- Frigate NVR integration
- Privacy-focused data handling
- Community-driven development
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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.
Pryzmr
This app is a companion for media server users, allowing hosts to monitor streams, server health, and manage users. Members can discover content, make requests, and interact with friends. It supports Plex, Jellyfin, and Emby servers.
- Monitor live streams
- Manage users and access
- View server health stats
- Request media
- Discover content
- Social features for members
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Pryzmr sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Viewu asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Viewu | Pryzmr |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (9 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Matthew Ehrhart | Los Charros Real Mexican Food LLC |
Customer experience
Viewu
Pryzmr
In-app purchases
Viewu
No in-app purchases
Pryzmr
- Pryzmr Host Access1 Month trial$4.991 Month
- Host Yearly Access$49.991 Year









