# IPmotion vs Streamie

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Streamie at 67% against IPmotion's 0%. Streamie also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (134 vs 2). IPmotion's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Streamie sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. IPmotion asks for nothing beyond the download.

Streamie holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Streamie has 134 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of IPmotion's written reviews are positive against 67% of Streamie's.

IPmotion ships an update every 6 weeks, Streamie every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPmotion | Streamie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipmotion/id770331624/reviews) | **[4.5 (134 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streamie-ip-camera-streaming/id1420209171/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **134** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **67.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 26 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VSC](https://appshunter.io/developer/770331627) | [Symphonic Systems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/301519995) |

## What reviewers say

### IPmotion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipmotion/id770331624)

Connect your mobile device to IP cameras for live and recorded video playback. Receive motion notifications for cameras with SD card support. Capture snapshots of your camera feeds.

**Highlights:** Connect to IP cameras, Live video streaming, SD card video playback, Motion detection notifications, Snapshot capture

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Streamie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streamie-ip-camera-streaming/id1420209171)

This app provides a scalable solution for streaming and managing IP cameras, supporting high-quality video feeds for security, AI development, or personal monitoring. It offers features like video walls, remote management, and customizable notifications.

**Highlights:** High-quality IP camera streaming, Video wall support (60+ cameras), Remote management and multi-site support, ONVIF/RTSP compatibility, Customizable event notifications, White-labeling options, Web API for automation

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Record for 7 Days (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Streamie Pro + 1GB (1m) | $4.99 | per month |
| 10 Devices, 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| LEGACY - Streamie for 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| LEGACY - 4 Cameras, 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| 9 Cameras, 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| 16 Cameras, 1 Month | $14.99 | per month |
| 4 Cameras, 1 Month | $24.99 | per month |
| 10 Devices, 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |
| LEGACY - Streamie for 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |
| LEGACY - 4 Cameras, 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |
| LEGACY - Unlimited Cameras | $99.99 | per month |
| LEGACY - 9 Cameras, 1 Year | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works well for real-time monitoring
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use interface
- 💡 Versatile camera and layout features
- ✅ Seamless integration with various cameras (ONVIF, Nest, Unifi Protect, Reolink, Meraki, Google Nest, HomeKit)
- 🌟 Excellent for business security systems

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Unclear and high pricing
- 🔗 Requires internet connection to open app
- 🚫 No clear pricing information
- 💸 Overpriced for some users
- ❌ App errors out when linking to pricing

**Reported bugs**

- Link in app errors out
- App crashes frequently after updates
- Only left 2 cameras streaming when returning from another app
- App fails to connect on iPad, shuts down, and retries in an infinite loop
- Crashes all the time after the last update

**Requested features**

- Add Italian language support
- Ability to configure on one device and recall configuration on another without manual setup
- Dark mode option
- Improved UI/UX, especially for iPad
- Add digital zoom and image movement


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPmotion free?

IPmotion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Streamie free?

Streamie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, IPmotion or Streamie?

Streamie is rated higher. IPmotion averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Streamie averages 4.5 from 134 ratings.

### Do IPmotion or Streamie have ads?

Neither IPmotion nor Streamie shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IPmotion or Streamie?

IPmotion ships an update every 6 weeks, and Streamie every 3 weeks. Most recently, IPmotion was updated on October 3, 2026 and Streamie on October 13, 2026.

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