TeraView vs Freefly Ember
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TeraView
Stream live video from Teradek devices to your iOS device. Watch real-time feeds from cameras or other video sources directly on your iPhone or iPad. Requires a Wi-Fi connection for operation.
- Stream live video
- View from multiple devices
- Real-time feeds
- Wi-Fi connection required
- Supports various iOS devices
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Teradek's iOS application to Play Video from multiple Teradek Video Devices. Stream video in real time from a camera or video source and watch it on your iOS device. Requires a Wi-fi connection. Supported devices: iPhone 4, 4S, 5, 5S, 5c, 6 and 6plus; iPad 2, 3, 4, Air, Air2 and mini.
Freefly Ember
Control your Freefly Ember camera wirelessly from your iOS or iPadOS device. Adjust settings, review footage instantly, and export your best shots with ease. The app mirrors your camera's on-screen interface for a seamless workflow.
- Wireless camera connection
- Live preview
- Remote camera settings adjustment
- Instant video playback
- Export selected video clips
- Synced user interface
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Introducing remote wireless control for your Freefly Ember on iOS and iPadOS. Quickly adjust your camera settings, enjoy instant playback, and easily export your favorite shots, all directly from the app. The Ember app replicates all camera controls available on the on-camera UI, providing a cohesive and intuitive experience. Any changes made on your camera are reflected in the app instantly, ensuring you're always in full control. Key Features: Wireless Connection: Connect the app to your Freely Ember camera via the camera’s WiFi network to view live preview and control your camera settings. Instant Playback: Replay your shots instantly, allowing you to check and perfect your videos on the go. Export: Specify in/out points on videos and transfer your shots directly from the camera to your device with a few simple taps. Synced UI: Changes made on your camera are instantly mirrored on the app for a seamless experience. Video playback requires a device that supports ProRes decoding: iPhone 13 and newer iPad Mini 6th generation and newer iPad Pro 12.9” 5th generation and newer iPad Pro 11” 3rd generation and newer iPad Air 5th generation and newer Ensure your device's compatibility for the best experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Freefly Ember at 5.0 against TeraView's 3.0. Freefly Ember also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). TeraView's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Freefly Ember holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Freefly Ember has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of TeraView's written reviews are positive against 100% of Freefly Ember's.
TeraView ships an update every 2 months, Freefly Ember monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TeraView | Freefly Ember |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Teradek | FREEFLY SYSTEMS INC. |
Customer experience
TeraView
Freefly Ember
In-app purchases
TeraView
No in-app purchases
Freefly Ember
No in-app purchases
