# S Camera vs Remote4

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Remote4 at 61% against S Camera's 17%. Remote4 also leads on rating (3.9 vs 2.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). S Camera's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. S Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Remote4 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Remote4 holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 25 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of S Camera's written reviews are positive against 61% of Remote4's.

S Camera ships an update every 7 months, Remote4 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and July 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | S Camera | Remote4 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/s-camera-record-instantly/id961510700/reviews) | **[3.9 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote4-rtsp-camera-viewer/id1037093230/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **25** |
| Positive reviews | 16.9% of reviews | **61.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 25 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [春霞 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/376544204) | [Maximo Cavazzani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037093229) |

## What reviewers say

### S Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/s-camera-record-instantly/id961510700)

Easily record videos with a single tap and apply artistic filters like sketch or cartoon. Share your creations instantly to popular video platforms or save them to your device. The app offers fast performance and quick launch capabilities.

**Highlights:** One-touch recording, Artistic effect filters, Fast launch, Tap to focus & exposure, Direct sharing to video channels, Auto-save on interruption

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 App works as a normal camera
- 👍 Some users find it awesome
- 👍 Good for filming (for some)
- 👍 Allows recording without going to camera app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 App is not a screen recorder
- 👎 Users feel it's a waste of time
- 👎 App is described as fake and a lie
- 👎 Users find it useless
- 👎 Takes up storage space

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't record screen
- Doesn't work
- No sound
- Can't figure out how to take pictures, only videos

**Requested features**

- Make on screen recording possible
- Add screen recording functionality
- Make it so it records screen


### Remote4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote4-rtsp-camera-viewer/id1037093230)

View your RTSP cameras in real-time and control connected devices with custom buttons. This free app allows for multiple camera feeds and interactive controls, ideal for IoT enthusiasts and home automation.

**Highlights:** Real-time RTSP camera viewing, HTTP/HTTPS request buttons for device control, Multi-camera support via VLC, Customizable UI elements (buttons, text, emojis), Copy/paste controls for backup and sharing, Remote configuration via JSON URL, JSON data source integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is S Camera free?

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

### Is Remote4 free?

Remote4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, S Camera or Remote4?

Remote4 is rated higher. S Camera averages 2.5 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Remote4 averages 3.9 from 25 ratings.

### Do S Camera or Remote4 have ads?

Neither S Camera nor Remote4 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, S Camera or Remote4?

S Camera ships an update every 7 months, and Remote4 every 3 months. Most recently, S Camera was updated on September 19, 2026 and Remote4 on July 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*