Comparison

FREEIP vs Streamie

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

Head to head
About

FREEIP

Remotely monitor and control security devices through your mobile network. View live video streams and manage your devices by inputting their serial numbers.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Real-time video streaming
  • QR code serial number input
  • Manual serial number entry
  • 3G, 4G, and WIFI support
Features
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Via 3G, 4G or WIFI network, you can controll the monitoring device and check the real-time stream. 1. Input the serial number to your Freeip account by scanning the QR picture or enterring the serial number manually. 2. If the device is online, you can check the real-time stream.

About

Streamie

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
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IP Camera Streaming: Streamie is the low-latency, high-quality, highly scalable, and remotely manageable solution for all of your video security needs. - Do you need 60+ IP camera streaming on an Apple TV? Streamie can do that. - Are you developing an AI-powered video analysis product? Streamie can be the backbone of the video pipeline. - Are you a camera installer looking to extend your brand to the App Store and increase your recurring revenue? Streamie can be white-labeled and customized perfectly to your brand. - Are you just wanting to watch your baby sleep via IP camera while you’re stuck in the office? Yeah, Streamie can do that too. Streamie powers complex video systems, enables innovative products and protects homes, businesses and schools, every minute of every day. Streamie is not your ordinary CCTV IP camera streaming platform. - Video walls (60+ IP cameras streaming on an Apple TV). - Built-in remote management and multi-site support. - Compatible with industry standard IP cameras - Zero-configuration remote streaming. - Scalable CCTV 24/7 NAS, cloud recording - User-customizable event notifications. - 3rd party service integration with a Web API. - Permission Groups for locking down devices. - Access Controls for multi-factor authentication. - User-customizable on-screen content. - Web API for automating Streamie. - And so much more. Try Streamie today! Seamlessly integrate with: - ONVIF / RTSP IP cameras - Network Video Recorders (NVRs) - Rhombus IP Cameras (Secure Raw Streams) - Google Nest - Ubiquiti UniFi Protect - Apple HomeKit - Device built-in cameras - Attached USB cameras Streamie supports Modules for extended content such as Weather, Clock, Messages, Slideshow and more. Streamie works with H.264 (AVC) and H.265 (HEVC) video codecs and AAC, PCM (ulaw, alaw), and AC3 audio. Streamie supports Hubitat event notification via the Streamie SmartApp which allows your Apple TV to audibly alert you when Hubitat events occur, like doors opening, lights turning on, motion detection, etc. Streamie has been tested with cameras from Logitech (Logi Circle 2), Dahua, Amcrest, Hikvision, Foscam, Wyze, Ubiquiti and others. • Title of publication or service: Unlimited Cameras (Monthly) • Length of subscription: 1 month • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Please refer to our Terms of Use (symphonicsys.com/tos) and Privacy Policy (symphonicsys.com/privacy).

Screenshots

FREEIP2 screens
Streamie4 screens

Verdict

The call

FREEIP and Streamie both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Streamie's written reviews are positive against 25% of FREEIP's. Streamie also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (5 vs 3). FREEIP's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 134). On price, rating and update cadence 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. Streamie sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. FREEIP asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for FREEIP against 4.5 for Streamie. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FREEIP has 1.2K ratings behind it against 134, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of FREEIP's written reviews are positive against 67% of Streamie's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FREEIP ships an update monthly, Streamie every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
FREEIP versus Streamie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFREEIPStreamie
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.2K ratings)4.5 (134 ratings) — better
Positive reviews24.8% of reviews67.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K — better134
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHEROSPEED TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDSymphonic Systems, Inc.

Customer experience

FREEIP

All ratings1,180 ratings
Positive84.8%
Neutral4.8%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews556 reviews
Positive24.8%
Neutral9.2%
Negative66.0%

Streamie

All ratings134 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral0.7%
Negative11.9%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive67.4%
Neutral7.0%
Negative25.6%

User reviews

FREEIP

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🔒 Secure connection

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 📉 Unreliable connectivity
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 💤 Slow camera load times
  • 🤔 Confusing settings and controls

Streamie

From 134 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 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

Room to improve

  • 💰 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

Bugs and requests

FREEIP

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues after updates
  • Cameras disappearing from the app
  • Playback not working as expected
  • App freezing or becoming unresponsive

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for more camera models
  • Improve playback controls and timeline
  • Implement push notifications for motion detection
  • Allow multi-camera viewing on a single screen

Streamie

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • 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
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  • PIP mode crashes after 15-20 minutes
  • Upgrade is crap, instructions unclear
  • Lost setup and paid functionality after update
  • Connection crashes constantly saying 'we are stalled'
  • Cannot restore in-app purchase
  • No audio on HomeKit cameras
  • iPad app less functional than Apple TV app (cannot see more than one camera, no digital zoom, no motion detection settings)

Requested features

11 requests
  • 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
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  • Add motion detection settings
  • Fix audio issues with HomeKit cameras
  • Add Russian language support
  • Provide instructions for ONVIF camera connection
  • Improve UI overlay text size and exit stream intuitiveness
  • Allow editing camera names after creation or during setup

In-app purchases

None

FREEIP

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

Streamie

Subscriptions13
  • Record for 7 Days (Monthly)1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Streamie Pro + 1GB (1m)1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • 10 Devices, 1 Month1 Month trial$4.991 Month
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  • LEGACY - Streamie for 1 Month1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • LEGACY - 4 Cameras, 1 Month$4.991 Month
  • 9 Cameras, 1 Month1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • 16 Cameras, 1 Month1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • 4 Cameras, 1 Month$24.991 Month
  • 10 Devices, 1 Year1 Month trial$49.991 Year
  • LEGACY - Streamie for 1 Year1 Month trial$49.991 Year
  • LEGACY - 4 Cameras, 1 Year$49.991 Year
  • LEGACY - Unlimited Cameras$99.991 Month
  • LEGACY - 9 Cameras, 1 Year1 Month trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is FREEIP free?
FREEIP 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, FREEIP or Streamie?
Streamie is rated higher. FREEIP averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Streamie averages 4.5 from 134 ratings.
Do FREEIP or Streamie have ads?
FREEIP shows ads; Streamie does not.
Which is updated more often, FREEIP or Streamie?
FREEIP ships an update monthly, and Streamie every 3 weeks. Most recently, FREEIP was updated on October 16, 2026 and Streamie on October 13, 2026.

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