CaptureLink vs CosmoViewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
CaptureLink
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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 WiβFi or the internetβeven 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
CosmoViewer
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. CaptureLink sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. CosmoViewer asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | CaptureLink | CosmoViewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days β better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Weigan Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. | Sergey Serov |
In-app purchases
CaptureLink
- Upgrade to Monthly VIP3 Days trial$2.491 Month
- Upgrade to Yearly VIP3 Days trial$12.991 Year
- Upgrade to Lifetime VIP$29.99
CosmoViewer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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