Feature Comparison
| Feature | SmartRTSP | TinyCam |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | SmartRTSP: iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Windows, Android. Use only a television running Android TV. The television must include Google Play. | Android only — no official iOS app |
| Price | SmartRTSP is free to download. Apple and Android versions include 2 continuous hours of free live viewing, starting when the first video frame appears. Closing the app does not pause the timer. This is not a full-feature Pro trial or a store subscription trial. Once this free period ends, continued live viewing requires Pro. Pro features require purchase. Check each platform store and the app for available plans, prices and Windows viewing terms. | Free + Pro version |
| RTSP Support | Yes, full RTSP support | Yes, full RTSP support |
| ONVIF Support | Yes, auto-discovery | Yes |
| AI Detection | Supported AI processing runs on your device. Pro. | Motion detection (via device) |
| Privacy | Local by default · Remote viewing is optional · Relay services only when enabled | Local processing, optional cloud features |
| Native iOS App | iPhone / iPad | No iOS version |
| H.265 / HEVC | Yes, hardware accelerated | Android version supports it |
| Multi-camera Grid | Pro | Yes |
| Mac Support | Yes, native macOS app | No |
Is TinyCam Available on iPhone?
No. TinyCam Monitor is an Android-exclusive application available on the Google Play Store. As of 2026, there is no official TinyCam app for iPhone, iPad, or macOS. The developer has not announced any iOS release.
Some third-party apps have been marketed as "TinyCam for iPhone," but these are unofficial and unrelated to the original developer. They should be avoided as they are not trustworthy alternatives.
iPhone users: Keep an eye on your home, shop or office with live camera views, multi-camera grids and local recording. Available features and Pro requirements vary by platform.
Why iOS Users Choose SmartRTSP
Native iOS / macOS App
Keep an eye on your home, shop or office with live camera views, multi-camera grids and local recording. Available features and Pro requirements vary by platform.
IP camera viewer · H.265
Test live video, audio, PTZ controls, reconnection and recording separately. A camera brand alone does not establish compatibility with every model. Keep your existing recorder if you need uninterrupted recording and storage.
On-Device AI Detection
Supported AI processing runs on your device. If you enable remote viewing, camera video is sent over the internet to your viewing device and may pass through a relay server that forwards the video stream. If remote viewing is disabled, SmartRTSP does not contact remote-viewing or relay services. This does not disable the separate error reports or other services described below. Android and Windows may send technical reports when crashes or exceptions occur to help diagnose errors. Reports contain error information such as error types, code stack traces, and app or system versions. They do not collect images, videos, recordings, camera names, user names, camera addresses, or login credentials. Error reporting may use the internet even when remote viewing is disabled.
Unified iPhone + Mac Experience
One app ecosystem covering your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Switch seamlessly between devices while monitoring the same cameras.
SmartRTSP Features Overview
- ✓Full RTSP & ONVIF support — connects to any standard RTSP camera or ONVIF device
- ✓H.264 & H.265/HEVC hardware decode — Test live video, audio, PTZ controls, reconnection and recording separately. A camera brand alone does not establish compatibility with every model. Keep your existing recorder if you need uninterrupted recording and storage.
- ✓ONVIF WS-Discovery — automatically finds cameras on your local network in seconds
- ✓Multi-camera grid view — monitor multiple streams simultaneously on one screen
- ✓On-device AI detection — Supported AI processing runs on your device. Pro.
- ✓Low latency streaming — typically under 200ms on a local network
- ✓Background monitoring — receive AI-triggered alerts even when the app is in the background
- ✓iPhone, iPad & Mac — a single app ecosystem for all your Apple devices
- ✓Flexible Pro options — SmartRTSP is free to download. Apple and Android versions include 2 continuous hours of free live viewing, starting when the first video frame appears. Closing the app does not pause the timer. This is not a full-feature Pro trial or a store subscription trial. Once this free period ends, continued live viewing requires Pro. Pro features require purchase. Check each platform store and the app for available plans, prices and Windows viewing terms.