Comparison

SimpleIPCamera vs RTSP Camera

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

Head to head
About

SimpleIPCamera

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Absolutely free and simple IP camera. The application provides a network server for MJPEG streaming from the iPhone camera. Usage: 1) Run the application and press the Start Server button. 2) On another device (PC or phone) connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your iPhone, enter the displayed address into a web browser. 3) The browser will show a live video feed from your iPhone’s camera. P.S.: It’s free => no support. Enjoy!

About

RTSP Camera

Features
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RTSP Camera turns your iPhone or iPad into an RTSP server. With no cloud and no account, it streams camera video (H.264) and microphone audio (AAC) in real time to clients on the same network. ■ How it works - Tap "Start streaming" and the app shows an address like rtsp://[device IP]:8554/live. - Connect to that address from VLC, ffplay, an NVR and more on the same Wi-Fi to watch. - Video is sent directly from the device to the client, without any external server. ■ Key features - Live camera preview and streaming control - Viewer count, viewer trend chart and elapsed time - Lock portrait or landscape streaming orientation - One-tap address copy - Optional RTSP access authentication (Digest) — credentials are stored in the device Keychain - Optional cellular streaming: push to your own RTMP relay (BYO) ■ Before you start - You need a separate client on the same network (e.g., VLC) to watch. - Streaming works only while the app is on screen (iOS does not allow background streaming). - Authentication is off by default. Turn it on for public or untrusted networks. - Cellular streaming requires a relay server you set up and operate yourself. ■ Privacy This app does not collect user data. Video and audio are sent directly only to the destination you specify. Privacy policy: https://legal.therene.co.kr/rtsp-camera/

Screenshots

SimpleIPCamera2 screens
RTSP Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

SimpleIPCamera and RTSP Camera are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SimpleIPCamera versus RTSP Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleIPCameraRTSP Camera
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.418.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCIT.CZsuhong kim

In-app purchases

None

SimpleIPCamera

No in-app purchases

None

RTSP Camera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SimpleIPCamera free?
SimpleIPCamera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RTSP Camera free?
RTSP Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SimpleIPCamera or RTSP Camera have ads?
Neither SimpleIPCamera nor RTSP Camera shows ads.

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