# Foscam  Viewer

> View and control Foscam IP cameras on mobile devices. (iPhone/iPad app by ShenZhen Foscam Intelligent Technology co., Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foscam-viewer/id740126713 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ShenZhen Foscam Intelligent Technology co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/924381687)
- Category: Lifestyle, Photo & Video
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 84 App Store ratings · 122 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 33 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Hebrew, Italian, Korean, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China) and 1 more
- Released: 2013-11-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-03
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foscam-viewer/id740126713/reviews.md

## What is Foscam  Viewer?

Foscam is the world leading brand focusing on IP camera products. This app is officially released by Foscam 
With Foscam IP cam viewer, you can view and control your Foscam IP camera from your iphone and ipad. You can use for watching your home, kids and pets anywhere if you can get a 3G or WiFi connection. Start to enjoy your security life now! 
Main Features 
Searching Foscam IP cameras automatically 
Real-time screenshot 
P/T/Z control
record vedio

## Key features

- View Foscam IP cameras
- Remote control
- Automatic camera search
- Real-time screenshots
- Pan/Tilt/Zoom control
- Video recording

## What do users think of Foscam  Viewer?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 📱 Multi-camera viewing capability (up to 4 cameras on one screen)
- 🔌 P2P connection technology eliminates port-forwarding complexity
- 🎮 Easy camera control with pan/tilt/zoom functionality
- 📸 Good picture quality when working properly
- ⚙️ Straightforward setup process for basic use
- 🌐 Works on both WiFi and cellular networks (when functioning)

**Cons**

- ⏰ Extremely slow app launch and loading times
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- ❌ Poor iOS compatibility (especially iOS 9 and later)
- 🔄 App forgets saved cameras requiring re-entry
- 🚫 Abandoned by developer with no updates for years
- 📵 Inconsistent connectivity and connection failures
- 🔐 Forced cloud/email registration requirements
- 🖼️ Full-screen image viewing not supported on newer iOS
- ⚠️ Reduced functionality in newer app versions
- 🎨 Outdated and unintuitive user interface design
- 📊 Limited camera model support (especially newer/HD cameras)
- 🔌 Requires manual reconnection after app closure

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes after 1-5 minutes on iOS 9+
- Cameras not recognized or failing to connect
- Saved camera list not persisting between sessions
- Login session not maintained requiring re-authentication
- Screen garbling when rotating between portrait/landscape
- Pan/tilt controls non-functional on 3G/4G
- Zoom controls unresponsive
- Preset deletion causing app crashes
- Presets not functioning correctly
- App closes after few minutes of use
- Video feed freezing and picture freezing
- Audio distortion and feedback issues
- Cellular data usage not controllable (excessive charges)
- Special characters in passwords not accepted (e.g., $)
- Scroll functionality broken on mobile data
- App incompatible with iOS 16 preventing full-screen images

**Most requested features**

- Motion detection on/off toggle from app
- Auto-connect to previously used cameras on app launch
- Ability to control alarm and email alerts from app
- Remove or speed up splash screen startup
- Landscape mode support for iPad
- Night vision on/off control
- Video recording capability for all camera models
- Date and time stamping for snapshots
- Support for more than 4 cameras simultaneously
- Background app playback capability
- HTTPS support for PTZ controls
- Ability to delete recorded videos
- Motion detection recording options
- Export video clips functionality
- Admin settings panel access from app

## Recent user reviews (10 of 122)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foscam-viewer/id740126713/reviews.md

### 2/5 — App needs updating.

*2022-10-23, version 1.2.1*

App hasn’t been updated in six years as of the time of this review. It currently is not compatible with IOS 16, so this means that it will not show images full screen.

### 1/5 — Total Crap

*2022-03-16, version 1.2.1*

This Foscam app is total crap.  I have given up and deleted the app because it keeps erasing the cameras I add.  Total frustration!!

### 1/5 — No image

*2019-03-16, version 1.2.1*

If there’s a choice of no star, I would not give any. Have been not able to view any image for a long time.  Want to ask the developer if they are going to fix it????

### 1/5 — Brand new Foscam cameral not recognized

*2018-12-11, version 1.2.1*

Brand new Foscam cameral not recognized

### 3/5 — Snapshots need work

*2018-11-10, version 1.2.1*

It would be nice if the snapshots were date and time stamped so you know when you took them. 

The app is easy to use and very useful. Easy to control the camera.

### 1/5 — Startup configuration

*2018-09-24, version 1.2.1*

Seriously... this isn't fixed yet?  It can't be that hard.... and no update to app in how long?  I don't want to use your other app which is even worse than this.  Fix the startup issue(s) and this app is just fine.  
The does mostly everything I want it to do.  The one thing that will make or break this app at anytime is the time it takes to use it (start it up).  I agree with the others that say the new splash screen needs to be removed.  And more importantly, the app should auto connect to the four cameras I tell it to or had last viewed/set.  It takes way too long to launch the app, then go and manually click on the cameras I want to look at.  It seems that if I do that and close the app and go back in a short time later it works fine but after a longer time, like a few hours or overnight, I have to select the cameras again.  Not useful for needing to look at something quickly in the middle of the night.  I would give it 5 stars instead of 2, it the cameras were selected correctly each time

### 1/5 — Useless!!!!!!!

*2018-08-14, version 1.2.1*

Don’t bother not worth the time of installing and uninstalling...........

### 2/5 — Always have to re log in!!!

*2018-05-03, version 1.2.1*

If I want to look at my camera’s image quickly to catch something, I’m always required to log in each time. By the time I log in, it’s too late. This is very frustrating, please address this!

### 1/5 — Why no support?

*2018-01-05, version 1.2.1*

Got this app, it tells me to download ANOTHER app, which is not listed here and has NO ICON.

Hey Foscam, Why is the new app not listed in the App Store?

### 2/5 — Long time to load app

*2017-11-16, version 1.2.1*

It’s a long time to load app.

## Frequently asked questions about Foscam  Viewer

### What does the Foscam Viewer app do?

The Foscam Viewer app allows you to remotely view and control your Foscam IP cameras directly from your iPhone or iPad. It enables you to monitor your home, children, and pets from any location with a 3G or WiFi connection, enhancing your security.

### What are the main features of the Foscam Viewer app?

Key features include the ability to automatically search for Foscam IP cameras on your network, take real-time screenshots, control the pan, tilt, and zoom functions of your cameras, and record video directly from the app.

### Is the Foscam Viewer app free to use?

Yes, the Foscam Viewer app is officially released by Foscam and is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided information.

### What devices is the Foscam Viewer app compatible with?

The app is designed for use on iPhone and iPad devices. It requires a 3G or WiFi connection to access and control your Foscam IP cameras remotely.

### How can I use the Foscam Viewer app for home security?

You can use the app to keep an eye on your home while you are away. Whether you want to check on pets, ensure children are safe, or simply monitor your property, the app provides a convenient way to stay connected to your Foscam IP cameras.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.1 — 2016-01-05

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

-Foscam Viewer cannot be compatible with all HD cameras, therefore, it will not be supported to add HD cameras any more ( except for the users who has added successfully). Sorry for that. Please use Foscam APP to add your HD cameras if necessary.
-We fixed some bugs.

### 1.1.6 — 2015-04-18

- Compatible with 64-bit system.
- Fix some known issues.

### 1.1.5 — 2014-12-03

1、Support iOS8
2、Fix some bugs

### 1.1.4 — 2014-08-29

We have modify the character set, solved the problem of the Hebrew display error， has been modified to Hebrew support, when the system language settings for Hebrew, program will be displayed in english.

### 1.1.3 — 2014-07-01

fix the bug:when scan QR code,show the message "Error en QR".

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