Comparison

XCEL Stream vs Stream_Vision

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Remote camera control
  • Live video preview
  • Photo and video recording
  • Album management
  • Two-way voice communication
  • Live streaming
Features
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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.

About

Stream_Vision

Connect your mobile device to Yukon or Pulsar observation equipment. Use your smartphone as a viewfinder, remote control, and data sharing hub for thermal imaging and digital devices. Capture and share photos and videos directly from your observation gear.

Highlights
  • Mobile viewfinder
  • Video and photo recorder
  • Remote control
  • Download tool
  • Sharing platform
Features
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Stream Vision is an application that provides connection of your mobile devices with observation devices of Yukon or Pulsar via integrated WiFi interface. The application provides full control of observation device and its features. With the help of the application the user can connect smartphone to a thermal imaging or any other digital device from Yukon or Pulsar and use smartphone as a mobile viewfinder, data share center or a remote control. APPLICATION FEATURES: • Mobile viewfinder Use your smartphone as a remote viewfinder for a night vision or thermal imaging device. • Video and Photo recorder Make photos and videos with the a tap of an icon and store them on your Yukon Pulsar device. • Remote control Change your device’s settings remotely. Change image settings, adjust device’s interface and control device’s operation. • Download tool Download photos and videos from your night vision or thermal imaging device to your smartphone or tablet. • Sharing platform Stream your videos or share your photos online, show your exciting moments to your friends Note: Certain features of Stream Vision application are available only when an observation device is connected to a smartphone via Wifi.

Screenshots

XCEL Stream3 screens
Stream_Vision4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Stream_Vision at 3.9 against XCEL Stream's 2.4. Stream_Vision also leads on ratings volume (392 vs 17). XCEL Stream's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stream_Vision holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stream_Vision has 392 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 9% and 9% positive.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
XCEL Stream versus Stream_Vision: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXCEL StreamStream_Vision
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (17 ratings)3.9 (392 ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.1% of reviews — better8.7% of reviews
Number of ratings17392 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB112 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer9138-4529 Quebec Inc.YUKON ADVANCED OPTICS WORLDWIDE UAB

Customer experience

XCEL Stream

All ratings17 ratings
Positive29.4%
Neutral11.8%
Negative58.8%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive9.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative90.9%

Stream_Vision

All ratings392 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral6.1%
Negative21.2%
Written reviews103 reviews
Positive8.7%
Neutral2.9%
Negative88.3%

Bugs and requests

XCEL Stream

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Stream_Vision

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Firmware update failures
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Inconsistent performance across devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved WiFi stability and range
  • Better video/audio synchronization
  • Easier file management and sharing
  • Support for more device models

In-app purchases

None

XCEL Stream

No in-app purchases

None

Stream_Vision

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is XCEL Stream free?
XCEL Stream is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stream_Vision free?
Stream_Vision is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, XCEL Stream or Stream_Vision?
Stream_Vision is rated higher. XCEL Stream averages 2.4 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Stream_Vision averages 3.9 from 392 ratings.
Do XCEL Stream or Stream_Vision have ads?
Neither XCEL Stream nor Stream_Vision shows ads.

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