MaipuCloud vs Smart RTSP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MaipuCloud
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Maipu has gathered 27 years of R&D and manufacturing experience, and has launched a digital scenario interconnection business brand for SME networks.
Smart RTSP
View and record live streams from IP cameras supporting RTSP, HLS, or ONVIF protocols. Offers motion detection, event recording, and playback, with a local-first design for enhanced privacy. Supports PTZ camera control and optional iCloud synchronization.
- RTSP, HLS, ONVIF camera viewing
- Manual and event-triggered recording
- Motion, person, and sound detection
- Event history and playback
- Local notifications
- Local-first design
- Optional iCloud sync
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Smart RTSP is a private local RTSP Camera Viewer and event recorder for IP cameras that expose RTSP, HLS, or ONVIF streams. Add cameras by entering a stream URL or discovering ONVIF devices on your local network. Watch live video, record important events, review playback history, and control supported ONVIF PTZ cameras, with no Smart RTSP account required. Key features: • RTSP, HLS, and ONVIF camera viewing • Manual and event-triggered recording with no-recording schedules and adjustable duration • Smart recording retention by event type • Motion, person, and sound detection with motion ROI areas • Event history, recording playback, and batch cleanup • Apple Home bridge from Mac for supported RTSP cameras • Live Push to YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, or custom RTMP • Local notifications and privacy-focused design with no Smart RTSP account required • Optional iCloud sync and iCloud Drive storage Compatibility depends on the camera exposing a supported RTSP/HLS stream or ONVIF service. Privacy Policy: https://www.smartrtsp.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MaipuCloud at none against Smart RTSP's 10. MaipuCloud also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.5). Smart RTSP's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). 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
Both are free to download. Smart RTSP sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. MaipuCloud asks for nothing beyond the download.
MaipuCloud ships an update every 4 months, Smart RTSP every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | MaipuCloud | Smart RTSP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 87.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 179 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maipu Communication Technology Co., Ltd. | 原野 葛 |
In-app purchases
MaipuCloud
No in-app purchases
Smart RTSP
- SmartRTSP Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- Monthly Shared Stream$2.991 Month
- SmartRTSP Yearly$6.991 Year
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- Yearly Shared Stream$9.991 Year
- Yearly 2 Remote Cameras$14.991 Year
- Yearly 4 Remote Cameras$29.991 Year
- Yearly 6 Remote Cameras$44.991 Year
- Yearly 8 Remote Cameras$59.991 Year
- Lifetime Membership$14.99
- Family Lifetime$24.99
