# Foscam Camera Viewer vs Streamie

The clearest difference is rating: Streamie at 4.5 against Foscam Camera Viewer's 2.6. Streamie also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (67% vs 36%). Foscam Camera Viewer's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Foscam Camera Viewer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Streamie sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Streamie holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Streamie has 134 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Foscam Camera Viewer's written reviews are positive against 67% of Streamie's.

Foscam Camera Viewer ships an update monthly, Streamie every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Foscam Camera Viewer | Streamie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foscam-camera-viewer/id922590763/reviews) | **[4.5 (134 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streamie-ip-camera-streaming/id1420209171/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **134** |
| Positive reviews | 35.7% of reviews | **67.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 12 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HAI PHAM VU HOANG](https://appshunter.io/developer/900194273) | [Symphonic Systems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/301519995) |

## What reviewers say

### Foscam Camera Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foscam-camera-viewer/id922590763)

Connect to and monitor your Foscam IP cameras remotely. View live feeds, control pan and tilt, record video, and take snapshots with a user-friendly interface. Supports secure connections and optimized battery usage for extended viewing.

**Highlights:** View H.264, Mpeg4, Jpeg, Mjpeg cameras, Remote pan, tilt, and preset control, Record video and take snapshots, Hand and optical zooming, Secure HTTPS/SSL connection, Battery optimized viewing, Selectable video scaling

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Pro version | $3.99 | one-time |


### 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 Foscam Camera Viewer free?

Foscam Camera Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Streamie free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Foscam Camera Viewer or Streamie?

Streamie is rated higher. Foscam Camera Viewer averages 2.6 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Streamie averages 4.5 from 134 ratings.

### Do Foscam Camera Viewer or Streamie have ads?

Foscam Camera Viewer shows ads; Streamie does not.

### Which is updated more often, Foscam Camera Viewer or Streamie?

Foscam Camera Viewer ships an update monthly, and Streamie every 3 weeks. Most recently, Foscam Camera Viewer was updated on October 7, 2026 and Streamie on October 13, 2026.

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