# Mavis Camera vs SiennaLink

The clearest difference is rating: Mavis Camera at 4.4 against SiennaLink's 3.0. Mavis Camera also leads on ratings volume (746 vs 6) and review sentiment (59% vs 50%). SiennaLink's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mavis Camera sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 7 days. SiennaLink asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mavis Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mavis Camera has 746 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Mavis Camera's written reviews are positive against 50% of SiennaLink's.

Mavis Camera ships an update fortnightly, SiennaLink every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mavis Camera | SiennaLink |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (746 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mavis-camera-pro-capture/id979227459/reviews)** | [3.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/siennalink/id1480149231/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **746** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **59.2% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 253 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mavis Broadcast](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458348258) | [Mark Gilbert](https://appshunter.io/developer/593898292) |

## What reviewers say

### Mavis Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mavis-camera-pro-capture/id979227459)

This app offers advanced video recording and live streaming capabilities for creators and professionals. It provides manual camera controls, professional monitoring tools, and various output options for seamless integration into modern workflows.

**Highlights:** ProRes, HEVC 10-bit, Open Gate recording, Custom and Filter LUTs for filmic looks, Advanced monitoring tools (focus peaking, zebras), Manual camera controls (focus, exposure, ISO), NDI® HX3 Certified, Camera to Cloud integrations (Frame.io, MediaSilo), Live streaming to YouTube, Twitch, Instagram, Facebook

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mavis C2C | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Pass | $29.99 | per year |
| Mavis C2C | $29.99 | per month |
| Timecode UltraSync BLUE | Free | one-time |
| Timecode | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gimbals | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy us a coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Viewfinder | $5.99 | one-time |
| Formats | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pro Tools | $5.99 | one-time |
| Film Kit | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Big Bundle | $17.99 | one-time |
| API | $19.99 | one-time |
| NDI® | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 🎥 Excellent video quality and features
- 🔧 Comprehensive manual controls
- 🎨 Useful tools like focus peaking and waveform monitor
- 🔒 Stable and reliable performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🚫 Removal of useful features like OpenGate
- 💰 Paywall for essential features like LUT support
- 🤔 Confusing layout and settings navigation
- 🔇 Issues with audio codec and sync

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent video metadata and resolution
- Upside-down video playback after switching cameras
- Inability to lock manual shutter speed and ISO
- Unreliable Bluetooth connectivity with external devices
- Saving videos taking an unusually long time

**Requested features**

- Dolby Vision HDR support
- Log color profile and flat picture settings
- Smooth zoom functionality
- Remote monitoring and control capabilities
- Improved gimbal integration and support


### SiennaLink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/siennalink/id1480149231)

This application receives video and audio streams from a compatible server, enabling low-latency, high-quality remote monitoring. It utilizes a proprietary protocol for efficient transmission over wide area networks, even across long distances. Users can configure server addresses through an in-app settings menu.

**Highlights:** Low latency video and audio monitoring, High quality streaming, Wide area network acceleration, NDI stream format compatibility, Remote server address configuration, Super low latency viewing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mavis Camera free?

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

### Is SiennaLink free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mavis Camera or SiennaLink?

Mavis Camera is rated higher. Mavis Camera averages 4.4 out of 5 from 746 ratings, while SiennaLink averages 3.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Mavis Camera or SiennaLink have ads?

Neither Mavis Camera nor SiennaLink shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mavis Camera or SiennaLink?

Mavis Camera ships an update fortnightly, and SiennaLink every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mavis Camera was updated on October 17, 2026 and SiennaLink on October 13, 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.*