Comparison

CaptureLink vs CosmoViewer

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

Head to head
About

CaptureLink

Features
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Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ CaptureLink brings professional video capture and remote PlayStation streaming into one native, fluid experience for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. PROFESSIONAL VIDEO CAPTURE β€’ UVC capture cards, Continuity Camera, and HDMI devices β€’ HEVC and ProRes recording, screenshots, and instant replay β€’ RTMP, SRT, and WebRTC streaming to major platforms β€’ Metal hardware acceleration, SmartAdapt optimization, and ultra-low latency mode β€’ Multi-view, fullscreen, AirPlay mirroring, and professional audio DSP REMOTE STREAMING β€’ Stream PS5 and PS4 over Wi‑Fi or the internetβ€”even in rest mode β€’ Quick connect, 5-minute guided setup, and device pairing β€’ Up to 1080p HDR, 60/120 fps, H.265 encoding, and MetalFX super-resolution β€’ Full DualSense support: haptic feedback, gyroscope, and adaptive triggers β€’ Remote wake, standby, power off, and restart β€’ Real-time performance panel: latency, frame rate, packet loss, and network quality BUILT FOR APPLE β€’ Seamless Handoff across your devices β€’ Live Activities and Dynamic Island while streaming β€’ Home Screen widgets for console online status β€’ Picture in Picture and SharePlay β€’ 44 languages supported

About

CosmoViewer

Features
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CosmoViewerNG is a companion viewer and control app for Cosmostreamer devices. Connect your iPhone or iPad to the same local network as your device, discover it automatically, or enter its host address manually. Once connected, CosmoViewerNG displays the live video stream, camera status, telemetry, and device controls in a fullscreen interface. Features: - Automatic local network discovery - Manual connection by host, IP address, or port - Live video viewing with support for primary and secondary streams - Camera overlay with recording status, exposure values, storage status, and telemetry - Device settings and configuration tools - Camera controls for supported Cosmostreamer device types - TestFlight-ready iPhone and iPad interface CosmoViewerNG is designed for users of Cosmostreamer devices and requires a supported device on the same network.

Screenshots

CaptureLink4 screens
CosmoViewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CosmoViewer at none against CaptureLink's 3. CaptureLink's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, 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. CaptureLink sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. CosmoViewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CaptureLink ships an update every 5 days, CosmoViewer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
CaptureLink versus CosmoViewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCaptureLinkCosmoViewer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days β€” betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size29 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWeigan Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.Sergey Serov

In-app purchases

3 purchases

CaptureLink

Subscriptions2
  • Upgrade to Monthly VIP3 Days trial$2.491 Month
  • Upgrade to Yearly VIP3 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Upgrade to Lifetime VIP$29.99
None

CosmoViewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CaptureLink free?
CaptureLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CosmoViewer free?
CosmoViewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CaptureLink or CosmoViewer have ads?
Neither CaptureLink nor CosmoViewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CaptureLink or CosmoViewer?
CaptureLink ships an update every 5 days, and CosmoViewer every 2 weeks. Most recently, CaptureLink was updated on October 13, 2026 and CosmoViewer on October 12, 2026.

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