Comparison

Distant Surveillance vs StreetSync

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

Head to head
About

Distant Surveillance

Features
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Turn your iPhone and iPad into surveillance cameras that send you notifications with videos anytime they detect some changes, so you can feel safe at your place and can leave your house, rental, Airbnb with the mind at peace. Contrary to the other surveillance, security and CCTV apps, with Distant Surveillance you don't need to own several iPhone/iPad devices, to purchase another camera, nor need to download any third party software to watch your surveillance cameras; you already have everything you need! Just install the app on your iPhone/iPad, and you are ready to go! Absolutely no setting required to start the surveillance! Open the address internet provided by the surveillance camera, using any web browser on any platform, to watch it! Get notified of any change and receive videos of what has been detected on your iPhone/iPad, on any phones, tablets and computers. Download the videos and use them as evidence in case something happens. Special features: - Turn any iPhone and iPad into a video surveillance camera. Keeping an eye on your house, your baby sleeping or your pets has never been so easy. - Zero setting required to start the video surveillance wherever you are: just connect your device to internet and you are ready to go! - Watch your surveillance camera using any web browsers on any platform, or using app on another iPhone/iPad. - See all your surveillance cameras currently online at once. - Get notified on any platform of any change and receive videos of what has been detected. To receive notification on your iPhone/iPad, just scan the QR code of the camera using the app. If you use another device, share the QR code with your computer, or scan it with your phone or tablet camera and register, its web browser so it will be notified. - Select which devices the surveillance camera will send notifications to - The app record videos anytime it detects changes during the surveillance; the videos are saved locally in the device camera roll and also sent to the notified devices so they can also keep copies as eventual evidences. - Secure the connection to the surveillance camera with your own password - Up to Full HD 1080P video surveillance with audio If you have a question, an issue or a suggestion, just drop us an email at support@seb-appstore.com Notes: - it is recommended to keep your device plugged and charging while doing video surveillance, as it could drain its battery - the app detects all changes even the very subtile ones: the app detects fire flames, electric arcs but also curtains and trees/plants movements - the recorded videos are accessibles remotely with the web browsers only when the camera is currently doing surveillance.

About

StreetSync

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StreetSync - Professional Camera WiFi Manager A third-party photo management app designed for photographers using WiFi-enabled cameras. Offers more stable connections and intuitive interface than official apps. 【CORE FEATURES】 [Photo Browsing & Download] - High-performance thumbnail grid - Batch download (up to 3 simultaneous) - Smart caching system for faster loading - New photo detection - Downloaded photo markers - Real-time download progress [Video Support] - MP4 video streaming playback - Full playback controls - Fullscreen support - Smart cache management [Remote Shooting] - MJPEG live view - Tap-to-focus - Full camera parameter control (ISO, aperture, shutter, EV, white balance) - Support for P/Av/Tv/M/Auto modes - Landscape/portrait auto-adaptation - Bluetooth connectivity [Professional Info] - Complete EXIF display - ISO, aperture, shutter speed - File size and shooting date - Camera model and serial number [Advanced Features] - Multi-device management - Custom device naming - Smart caching system - One-tap cache clearing - Intelligent permission management - Local network permission guide [Multi-Language] Full support for 9 languages: Traditional/Simplified Chinese, English, Japanese, German, Spanish, Korean, French, Italian 【WHY CHOOSE STREETSYNC?】 More Stable WiFi Connection Tired of official app disconnects? StreetSync uses optimized connection mechanisms for reliable performance. Faster Batch Downloads Smart parallel download technology handles up to 3 photos simultaneously, significantly reducing wait times. Intuitive Interface Immersive Minimalism design with dark theme perfect for outdoor use, minimizing distractions. Complete Professional Features From basic photo browsing to advanced remote shooting - everything you need. Regular Updates Continuously maintained with bug fixes and new features for the best experience. 【COMPATIBILITY】 Works with WiFi-enabled digital cameras supporting: - Standard WiFi protocols (192.168.0.1) - MJPEG live view streaming - HTTP photo transfer Popular among users of: - Compact cameras with fixed lenses - Professional street photography cameras - WiFi-enabled digital cameras Compatible models: GR III, GR IIIx 【FREE vs PRO】 Free Version: - Connect 1 camera - Download 10 photos/videos daily - Basic photo browsing - EXIF information StreetSync Pro: - Unlimited device connections - Unlimited photo downloads - Video playback - New photo detection - Downloaded markers - Cache acceleration 【PRIVACY】 - No personal data collection - All data stored locally on device - No tracking tools (only anonymous Firebase Analytics) - Never share data with third parties - Delete all app data anytime 【REQUIREMENTS】 - iOS 13.0 or later - WiFi connectivity - iPhone or iPad recommended 【TECHNICAL SPECS】 - Camera WiFi network support (192.168.0.1) - MJPEG streaming protocol - HTTP API communication - Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) - Thumbnail caching technology - Batch download management 【QUICK START】 1. Enable camera WiFi 2. Connect to camera WiFi in device settings (SSID format: RICOH_XXXX or similar) 3. Open StreetSync, tap "Connect New Camera" 4. Grant local network permission (iOS requirement) 5. Start browsing and downloading photos! 【SUPPORT】 Questions or feedback? Contact us: Email: streetsync.app@gmail.com Website: https://streetsync.xyz Terms of Use: https://streetsync.xyz/terms Privacy Policy: https://streetsync.xyz/privacy --- Disclaimer: StreetSync is an independent third-party application not affiliated with or endorsed by any camera manufacturer. All camera brands and trademarks are property of their respective owners.

Screenshots

Distant Surveillance4 screens
StreetSync4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: StreetSync at daily against Distant Surveillance's every 2 months. StreetSync also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Distant Surveillance sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and StreetSync sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Distant Surveillance ships an update every 2 months, StreetSync daily. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Distant Surveillance versus StreetSync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDistant SurveillanceStreetSync
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSebastien BUETCHI LIANG CHENG

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Distant Surveillance

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
2 purchases

StreetSync

Subscriptions2
  • StreetSync Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • StreetSync Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Distant Surveillance free?
Distant Surveillance is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StreetSync free?
StreetSync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Distant Surveillance or StreetSync have ads?
Neither Distant Surveillance nor StreetSync shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Distant Surveillance or StreetSync?
Distant Surveillance ships an update every 2 months, and StreetSync daily. Most recently, Distant Surveillance was updated on September 17, 2026 and StreetSync on September 24, 2026.

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