Comparison

2Watch vs StreamTester

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

Head to head
About

2Watch

Stream video from various devices like HDVR, NVR, IP cameras, and PCs to your iOS device. Supports multiple protocols and codecs, with features for live viewing, playback, recording, and PTZ control.

Highlights
  • Stream video from HDVR, NVR, and IP cameras
  • Supports multiple streaming protocols (HTTP, RTMP, RTSP, MMS)
  • Supports various media codecs (H264, MP3, AAC, WMV)
  • Fullscreen viewing and customizable multi-screen layouts
  • Live and playback viewing modes
  • Record video and save screenshots locally
  • PTZ control for compatible cameras
Features
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The project 2Watch arises from the need to view, on iOS devices, video streams, from HDVR, NVR and SDI systems connected to the Internet that use the port 34567 as default to stream video. 2Watch is also able to stream audio / video from different devices connected to the Internet, such as IP cameras, PC, Web TV, streaming server, etc. etc. in fullscreen mode. - Supported streaming protocols: HTTP Progressive Streaming, HTTP Live Streaming, RTMP - RTMPS - RTMPE with connection parameters, UMS, Real RTSP, Windows Media RTSP, MMS, MMSH, RTP, ... - Media codecs supported: H264, MP3, AAC, WMV, WMA, VP6, MP4 ..... - Media containers supported: MKV, AVI, MOV, MP4, MP3, AAC, .... 2Watch can connect to multiple devices and organize different screens that display video from different devices, can also view recorded video locally or remotely on the devices. Customizing Views Making connections with custom views Views in Live or Playback Ability to search by date or event Possibility of recording on the local video or images. Free + ad version: 1. Vision single-screen or multiscreen scrollable. 2. Managing multiple dvr, aggregation (views) of streams from different DVR. 3. Saving local screenshots of video streams. 4. Recording video locally. 5. Playback of recordings remote. 6. Control PTZ 7. Settings quality and smooth video in fullscreen mode 2Watch uses the ffmpeg libraries (Copyright (c) 2000-2008 Fabrice Bellard, et al.) FFmpeg is a free software released under the GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL) http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/lgpl-2.1.html. FFmpeg is a trademark of Fabrice Bellard, originator of the FFmpeg project. The source code for FFmpeg can be found on the FFmpeg website. (ffmpeg.org)

About

StreamTester

Test live video streams and inspect playback results and media parameters in real time. Verify connectivity, view actual video output, and examine essential playback details for various stream types. Designed for diagnostics and verification of streaming protocols.

Highlights
  • Test RTSP, RTMP, HLS, and M3U8 streams
  • View actual video playback
  • Inspect media parameters
  • Verify stream connectivity
  • Private by design, local data storage
  • Powered by VLC
Features
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Enter and open a stream URL to verify the connection, check video playback, and inspect real-time stream information. Use it to troubleshoot a camera feed, test a live stream, or verify your encoder’s output. SUPPORTED PROTOCOLS • RTSP and RTMP • HLS, including M3U8 playlists • HTTP and HTTPS video streams STREAM TESTING & CAMERA PLAYBACK Connect to an RTSP camera or video stream using its URL. View the video output to confirm that the stream connects and plays correctly. Pause playback, mute audio, or reload the stream as needed. REAL-TIME STREAM STATUS Check connection status, resolution, codec, bitrate, and frame statistics during playback. Inspect decoded and lost frame counts to help identify playback issues. MULTIVIEW PRO Monitor multiple camera feeds and video streams side by side. • Choose from multiple viewing layouts. • Use a grid or a larger main view with smaller feeds alongside it. • Control audio for each stream. • Keep your layout and stream selections for the next session. FREE FEATURES & OPTIONAL UPGRADE Single-stream playback, diagnostics, and stream library management are included for free. You can also use one stream in Multiview. Upgrade to PRO to view multiple streams together. PRO is an optional one-time in-app purchase with lifetime access. No subscription or recurring fees. STREAM LIBRARY Save and name your stream URLs for easy access. Identify feeds by their thumbnail previews and arrange stream cards in the order you prefer. LANGUAGE OPTIONS Choose from 11 interface languages in Settings. LOCAL STORAGE & DIRECT CONNECTIONS Your saved stream URLs, thumbnails, and settings are stored on your device. Playback connects directly to the source you provide, without a cloud relay. BRING YOUR OWN STREAMS StreamTester does not include video content or camera services. You need a valid stream URL and network access to the source. IP cameras must provide a supported stream, such as RTSP. Powered by VLC. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.zaamdaastudio.com/products/netstream-tester/privacy/

Screenshots

2Watch4 screens
StreamTester4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: StreamTester at 5.0 against 2Watch's 1.0. StreamTester also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%). 2Watch's advantage is iOS requirement (6.1 vs 16.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StreamTester holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of 2Watch's written reviews are positive against 100% of StreamTester's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

2Watch ships an update fortnightly, StreamTester monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
2Watch versus StreamTester: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter2WatchStreamTester
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS6.1 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB53 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperADVANCED MEDIA TECHNOLOGY S.R.L.耐 昭

Customer experience

2Watch

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%

StreamTester

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

2Watch

No in-app purchases

None

StreamTester

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 2Watch free?
2Watch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StreamTester free?
StreamTester is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 2Watch or StreamTester?
StreamTester is rated higher. 2Watch averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while StreamTester averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do 2Watch or StreamTester have ads?
Neither 2Watch nor StreamTester shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 2Watch or StreamTester?
2Watch ships an update fortnightly, and StreamTester monthly. Most recently, 2Watch was updated on October 10, 2026 and StreamTester on October 17, 2026.

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