Comparison

Viewu vs SetStack

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

SetStack

Features
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SetStack is a fast, focused collection tracker for organizing brick sets, minifigs, and wishlists in one place. Sign in with your free Brickset account to bring your collection with you. Search the catalog, scan a printed or handwritten set number, update what you own or want, and keep your Brickset collection in sync. TRACK YOUR COLLECTION • Record owned quantities without mixing owned and wanted states • Track new and used condition • Add wishlist quantities and priorities • Apply custom collection labels • Find duplicates instantly EXPLORE SETS AND MINIFIGS • Search by set name, number, theme, subtheme, or year • Scan printed and handwritten set numbers with your camera • Browse set details, images, ratings, notes, and building instructions • See which sets contain a minifig • Put sets you own first when viewing a minifig DISCOVER WHAT’S NEXT • Browse recent sets you do not already own or want • Get personalized suggestions based on themes you collect • Switch to a newest-first view • Keep unreleased sets hidden with one app-wide setting UNDERSTAND YOUR COLLECTION • View owned sets, total copies, piece counts, minifig totals, and original retail value • Calculate your wishlist budget • Find retiring-soon wanted sets • Measure theme completion POWER COLLECTOR — OPTIONAL ONE-TIME PURCHASE Unlock advanced tools with a single purchase—no subscription: • Record the total price paid for your sets • See your recorded spending and savings compared with original retail value • Continuously scan and organize multiple boxes in one inventory session • Export and share your complete collection as CSV All essential collection tracking, searching, synchronization, insights, theme completion, and single-set scanning features remain available without purchasing Power Collector. SetStack is designed as a companion to Brickset. A free Brickset account and internet connection are required for sign-in, synchronization, searches, and collection changes. Account access, set information, and collection data are provided through the Brickset API. Brickset is a third-party service, and SetStack is an independent app. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies, which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this app.

Screenshots

Viewu4 screens
SetStack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Viewu at none against SetStack's 1. Viewu also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. SetStack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Viewu asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Viewu ships an update every 3 days, SetStack every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 22, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Viewu versus SetStack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterViewuSetStack
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthew EhrhartJudeWorks

In-app purchases

None

Viewu

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SetStack

One-time1
  • Power Collector$2.99

Questions

Is Viewu free?
Viewu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SetStack free?
SetStack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Viewu or SetStack have ads?
Neither Viewu nor SetStack shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Viewu or SetStack?
Viewu ships an update every 3 days, and SetStack every 2 weeks. Most recently, Viewu was updated on June 22, 2026 and SetStack on September 26, 2026.

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