XCEL Stream vs Spartan Camera Management
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
XCEL Stream
Control your action camera remotely, view live video feeds, and manage recorded content directly from your smartphone or tablet. Features two-way voice communication and live streaming capabilities to share your experiences.
- Remote camera control
- Live video preview
- Photo and video recording
- Album management
- Two-way voice communication
- Live streaming
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This app is the best way to stay connected to your SPYPOINT XCEL STREAM action camera. Use your smartphone/tablet as a remote controller to setup the camera, manage albums, and trigger photo and video recording. The XCEL Stream app allows you to see what your camera sees; view live videos from the camera on your smartphone/tablet! Keep contact with your hunting partners with the two-way voice communication between the camera and the smartphone/tablet! In addition, let your family and friends be part of your hunt wherever they are with the live streaming function, simply by connecting to the app via Wi-Fi.
Spartan Camera Management
Remotely manage and receive media from compatible cellular trail cameras directly to your mobile device. View photos and videos in near real-time, adjust camera settings, and request high-definition content. Ideal for security, surveillance, and wildlife monitoring without needing to be physically present.
- Receive real-time notifications and status reports
- Manage and update camera settings remotely
- Request HD images and videos
- Share photos with other users
- Livestream from GoLive cameras
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Be in control of your camera at all times with the Spartan Camera Management App. This useful tool will send photos and videos from your Spartan GoCam, Ghost, or GoLive camera directly to your mobile device seconds after the photo was taken. With the Spartan Camera Management app, you’ll be able to*: -Receive mobile notifications and status reports from your cameras in near real-time -Manage and Update your camera's settings at any time -Request HD images and videos -Easily share your photos with other Spartan Camera users -Livestream from your GoLive camera On-demand The Spartan Camera Management App is a great addition for security and surveillance use. Your Spartan camera will capture images of thieves and intruders, and deliver them to your mobile device seconds later. With Spartan Camera, you DON'T have to be there. * Premium Credits are required to receive photos and interact with camera settings from your mobile device. For more information about Premium Credits, please visit https://go.spartancamera.com/blogs/news/about-premium-credits. The Spartan Camera Management App is for use with Spartan cellular cameras only
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Spartan Camera Management at 3.4 against XCEL Stream's 2.4. Spartan Camera Management also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 9%) and ratings volume (177 vs 17). XCEL Stream's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Spartan Camera Management holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spartan Camera Management has 177 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of XCEL Stream's written reviews are positive against 47% of Spartan Camera Management's.
| Parameter | XCEL Stream | Spartan Camera Management |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (17 ratings) | 3.4 (177 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | 47.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 17 | 177 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 9138-4529 Quebec Inc. | Frontier Pursuits Technology, LLC |
Customer experience
XCEL Stream
Spartan Camera Management
Bugs and requests
XCEL Stream
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Spartan Camera Management
Reported bugs
4 issues- App freezes when viewing videos
- Photos not loading properly
- Camera settings not syncing correctly
- Delayed or missed camera notifications
Requested features
4 requests- Improved notification system
- Ability to delete photos remotely
- Faster photo/video download speeds
- Customizable app interface
In-app purchases
XCEL Stream
No in-app purchases
Spartan Camera Management
No in-app purchases
Questions
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