Comparison

SimpleIPCamera vs RTSP Camera

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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!

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RTSP Camera

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RTSP Camera turns your iPhone into a standalone RTSP server. With no cloud and no account, it streams camera video (H.264) and microphone audio (AAC) to clients on the same local network in real time. HOW IT WORKS - Tap "Start" and the app shows an address like rtsp://[phone-ip]:8554/live. - Open that address in VLC, ffplay, an NVR, or any RTSP client on the same Wi-Fi. - No player? Open http://[phone-ip]:8080 in a web browser on the same Wi-Fi. Choose a near real-time fast view (no sound) or a view with sound (about 6–10 seconds behind). - Video goes straight from the device to the viewer β€” it never passes through our servers. FEATURES - Live camera preview and streaming controls (preview starts as soon as you open the app) - Web browser viewing β€” watch in Safari or Chrome with no app to install (fast view or view with sound) - Connection guide β€” address QR code, copy and share, per-player steps, and live connection diagnostics - Video quality β€” 540p, 720p, or 1080p (when supported by the device and camera) - 7 video filters β€” Original, Mono, Noir, Sepia, Low light, Radiant, Vivid - Front and back camera switching - Viewer count, viewer trend chart, and elapsed time - Lockable portrait/landscape streaming orientation - One-tap address copy - Optional Digest authentication for both RTSP and browser viewing (credentials stored in the device Keychain) - Optional cellular streaming: push to your own RTMP relay (bring-your-own) BEFORE YOU START - A separate client on the same network (a player such as VLC, or a web browser) is required to view the stream. - The browser fast view has no sound. The view with sound runs about 6–10 seconds behind and needs an internet connection in browsers other than Safari. For sound without delay, use VLC or another RTSP player. - Streaming runs only while the app is in the foreground (iOS does not allow background camera capture). - Authentication is off by default; enable it on untrusted networks. - Cellular streaming requires a relay server that you set up and operate. - The app shows an ad on launch (non-personalized). PRIVACY This app shows ads; Google AdMob may collect data to serve them (non-personalized only, no tracking). Otherwise audio/video is sent only to the destination you specify and is not collected by the developer. Privacy policy: https://legal.therene.co.kr/rtsp-camera/

Screenshots

SimpleIPCamera2 screens
RTSP Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SimpleIPCamera at none against RTSP Camera's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
SimpleIPCamera versus RTSP Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleIPCameraRTSP Camera
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 3 weeks
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.418.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB7 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?
RTSP Camera shows ads; SimpleIPCamera does not.

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