Comparison

16 RTSP Player vs GuardFrame CCTV

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

Head to head
About

16 RTSP Player

Features
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RTSP Player is a simple viewer for CCTV and network cameras that support RTSP streams. Add your RTSP stream URLs and monitor multiple cameras from your iPhone or iPad. The app automatically adjusts the screen layout based on the number of cameras you register. Key features: - RTSP stream playback - Register up to 16 cameras - Automatic layout based on camera count - 1 to 4 cameras: landscape view - 5 to 12 cameras: portrait view - 13 to 16 cameras: landscape view - Custom camera names - Split-screen audio option - Double tap a camera for full-screen viewing - Local network camera support RTSP Player is designed to play streams configured by the user. It does not record, encode, or redistribute video. Use it to check RTSP-compatible network cameras at home, in a store, at an office, or anywhere you need a simple camera viewer.

About

GuardFrame CCTV

Features
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GuardFrame CCTV turns your iPhone or iPad into a simple, modern CCTV monitoring station for compatible RTSP/H.264 cameras. Connect IP cameras from different manufacturers, view them together on a live CCTV wall, record important moments, and use GuardFrame Cloud to keep recordings available when you need them. GuardFrame CCTV is built for everyday monitoring at home and for flexible professional use in shops, offices, warehouses, garages, transport, construction sites, hospitality spaces, and other places where video supervision matters. Live CCTV Wall View saved RTSP cameras in one clean wall layout. Quickly check which cameras are online, refresh streams after network changes, and open a larger live preview when you need more detail. RTSP Camera Support Add compatible RTSP/H.264 camera streams using standard RTSP URLs. GuardFrame CCTV is designed to work with many IP cameras, DVRs, and NVR sources that provide compatible RTSP streams. Local Recording Record live camera streams directly on your device and keep important clips organized by camera. GuardFrame Cloud Sign in to GuardFrame Cloud to upload, download, share, and manage recordings. Camera sync helps keep your saved camera list available across your devices. Secure Camera Management Save camera names, RTSP URLs, and optional authentication details. Passwords are stored securely in the iOS Keychain and are not embedded into the visible RTSP URL. Clean Modern Interface A focused design makes monitoring faster: large camera cards, clear online/offline status, quick refresh controls, and simple tabs for CCTV Wall, Cameras, Recordings, Cloud, and Settings. GuardFrame CCTV is useful for: • Home entrances, yards, garages, and apartments • Retail shops, offices, and storage rooms • Small businesses and service locations • Transport, parking, and temporary sites • Any setup where compatible RTSP cameras are already installed Important compatibility note: GuardFrame CCTV supports compatible RTSP over TCP/H.264 video streams. Camera availability and stream quality depend on your camera model, network, RTSP URL, authentication settings, and connection stability. Take control of your camera streams in one place with GuardFrame CCTV.

Screenshots

16 RTSP Player3 screens
GuardFrame CCTV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: 16 RTSP Player at none against GuardFrame CCTV's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

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

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
16 RTSP Player versus GuardFrame CCTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter16 RTSP PlayerGuardFrame CCTV
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSungWook ParkYevhenii Kolesnyk

In-app purchases

None

16 RTSP Player

No in-app purchases

None

GuardFrame CCTV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 16 RTSP Player free?
16 RTSP Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GuardFrame CCTV free?
GuardFrame CCTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 16 RTSP Player or GuardFrame CCTV have ads?
GuardFrame CCTV shows ads; 16 RTSP Player does not.

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